Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

(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 She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading So of course Sara did, as soon as she had properly disposed of her dimples.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

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From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

past form of “bridle” — anger or take offense

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had known from the first, just from his general expression, that the Snoodle was going to lead her to something interesting; but she was not prepared for this.

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It was clear, of course, that she was expected to ride the creature; but what it was she could not at first make out.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was clear, of course, that she was expected to ride the creature; but what it was she could not at first make out.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading So of course Sara did, as soon as she had properly disposed of her dimples.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading It was clear, of course, that she was expected to ride the creature; but what it was she could not at first make out.

(of hair) having curls or waves

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading So of course Sara did, as soon as she had properly disposed of her dimples.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

plural of “dimple” — a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached

From this reading So of course Sara did, as soon as she had properly disposed of her dimples.

having made preparations

From this reading So of course Sara did, as soon as she had properly disposed of her dimples.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

resembling a horse

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading It was clear, of course, that she was expected to ride the creature; but what it was she could not at first make out.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading She had known from the first, just from his general expression, that the Snoodle was going to lead her to something interesting; but she was not prepared for this.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She had known from the first, just from his general expression, that the Snoodle was going to lead her to something interesting; but she was not prepared for this.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

set up or found

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She had known from the first, just from his general expression, that the Snoodle was going to lead her to something interesting; but she was not prepared for this.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading She had known from the first, just from his general expression, that the Snoodle was going to lead her to something interesting; but she was not prepared for this.

the act of departing

From this reading She had known from the first, just from his general expression, that the Snoodle was going to lead her to something interesting; but she was not prepared for this.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading So of course Sara did, as soon as she had properly disposed of her dimples.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

calculated to please or gain favor

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading She had known from the first, just from his general expression, that the Snoodle was going to lead her to something interesting; but she was not prepared for this.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

and nothing more

From this reading She had known from the first, just from his general expression, that the Snoodle was going to lead her to something interesting; but she was not prepared for this.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading She had known from the first, just from his general expression, that the Snoodle was going to lead her to something interesting; but she was not prepared for this.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading She had known from the first, just from his general expression, that the Snoodle was going to lead her to something interesting; but she was not prepared for this.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

engage in

From this reading It was clear, of course, that she was expected to ride the creature; but what it was she could not at first make out.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So of course Sara did, as soon as she had properly disposed of her dimples.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was clear, of course, that she was expected to ride the creature; but what it was she could not at first make out.

above and across; more than

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

a course of conduct

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

a light shade of red

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading She had known from the first, just from his general expression, that the Snoodle was going to lead her to something interesting; but she was not prepared for this.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading So of course Sara did, as soon as she had properly disposed of her dimples.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading It was clear, of course, that she was expected to ride the creature; but what it was she could not at first make out.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading So of course Sara did, as soon as she had properly disposed of her dimples.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading So of course Sara did, as soon as she had properly disposed of her dimples.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

inflected form of “skip” — bypass

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So of course Sara did, as soon as she had properly disposed of her dimples.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading She had known from the first, just from his general expression, that the Snoodle was going to lead her to something interesting; but she was not prepared for this.

in the near future

From this reading So of course Sara did, as soon as she had properly disposed of her dimples.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading She had known from the first, just from his general expression, that the Snoodle was going to lead her to something interesting; but she was not prepared for this.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading She had known from the first, just from his general expression, that the Snoodle was going to lead her to something interesting; but she was not prepared for this.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

up to a particular time

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

inflected form of “wag” — move from side to side

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was clear, of course, that she was expected to ride the creature; but what it was she could not at first make out.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She went skipping along so eagerly that she did not notice that it was an entirely different path--neither pink nor curly--until she had gone through a new arch in the hedge and found herself in the meadow, with the Equine Gahoppigas, all saddled and bridled, waiting for her.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Cheers and Butter You would have followed the Snoodle, too, if he had wagged himself at you in that delightful, insinuating fashion, rolled over and over across your foot, and then gone frisking down the path, looking back beguilingly over his shoulder.