used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading “Indeed it is,” agreed Mrs. Martin.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Look at the cows!” cried Trouble, pointing to a herd of fine animals in a distant pasture.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Look at the cows!
autonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading “Look at the cows!
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Look at the cows!” cried Trouble, pointing to a herd of fine animals in a distant pasture.
dandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Look at the cows!” cried Trouble, pointing to a herd of fine animals in a distant pasture.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Look at the cows!” cried Trouble, pointing to a herd of fine animals in a distant pasture.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading Look at the cows!” cried Trouble, pointing to a herd of fine animals in a distant pasture.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I should like to spend part of our vacation here, if they would let us.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I should like to spend part of our vacation here, if they would let us.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I should like to spend part of our vacation here, if they would let us.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Look at the cows!” cried Trouble, pointing to a herd of fine animals in a distant pasture.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “Indeed it is,” agreed Mrs. Martin.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Indeed it is,” agreed Mrs. Martin.
a narrow way or road
From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “I should like to spend part of our vacation here, if they would let us.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I should like to spend part of our vacation here, if they would let us.”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Look at the cows!
most important element
From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading “Indeed it is,” agreed Mrs. Martin.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Indeed it is,” agreed Mrs. Martin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “I should like to spend part of our vacation here, if they would let us.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “I should like to spend part of our vacation here, if they would let us.”
pasturenounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading Look at the cows!” cried Trouble, pointing to a herd of fine animals in a distant pasture.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading Look at the cows!” cried Trouble, pointing to a herd of fine animals in a distant pasture.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I should like to spend part of our vacation here, if they would let us.”
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading “I should like to spend part of our vacation here, if they would let us.”
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I should like to spend part of our vacation here, if they would let us.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Look at the cows!” cried Trouble, pointing to a herd of fine animals in a distant pasture.
TROUBLE'S
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From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading TROUBLE’S DANGER “This is a dandy place!” exclaimed Ted, as his father guided the auto into a lane that led from the main road up to the group of farm buildings.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I should like to spend part of our vacation here, if they would let us.”
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading “I should like to spend part of our vacation here, if they would let us.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I should like to spend part of our vacation here, if they would let us.”
