used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Do you call this a city?" sniffed the Scarecrow, looking scornfully down the dim damp corridors opening to right and left and the muddy stream of water flowing through the center.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Where are we going?" asked Trot, following the old mer-man cautiously and once almost treading on his tail.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "To the King," answered the mer-man sadly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Where are we going?" asked Trot, following the old mer-man cautiously and once almost treading on his tail.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where are we going?" asked Trot, following the old mer-man cautiously and once almost treading on his tail.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "No, I don't call it a city," wheezed their guide resting for a few moments on his crutches, "but you had better not let the cave men hear you criticizing their town.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "No, I don't call it a city," wheezed their guide resting for a few moments on his crutches, "but you had better not let the cave men hear you criticizing their town.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Do you call this a city?" sniffed the Scarecrow, looking scornfully down the dim damp corridors opening to right and left and the muddy stream of water flowing through the center.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading "Where are we going?" asked Trot, following the old mer-man cautiously and once almost treading on his tail.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading "Do you call this a city?" sniffed the Scarecrow, looking scornfully down the dim damp corridors opening to right and left and the muddy stream of water flowing through the center.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading "Do you call this a city?" sniffed the Scarecrow, looking scornfully down the dim damp corridors opening to right and left and the muddy stream of water flowing through the center.
criticizingverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “criticize” — find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading "No, I don't call it a city," wheezed their guide resting for a few moments on his crutches, "but you had better not let the cave men hear you criticizing their town.
crutchesnounUS /ˈkrʌtʃɪz/
plural of “crutch” — a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
From this reading "No, I don't call it a city," wheezed their guide resting for a few moments on his crutches, "but you had better not let the cave men hear you criticizing their town.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading "Do you call this a city?" sniffed the Scarecrow, looking scornfully down the dim damp corridors opening to right and left and the muddy stream of water flowing through the center.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading "Do you call this a city?" sniffed the Scarecrow, looking scornfully down the dim damp corridors opening to right and left and the muddy stream of water flowing through the center.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you call this a city?" sniffed the Scarecrow, looking scornfully down the dim damp corridors opening to right and left and the muddy stream of water flowing through the center.
don't
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From this reading "No, I don't call it a city," wheezed their guide resting for a few moments on his crutches, "but you had better not let the cave men hear you criticizing their town.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Do you call this a city?" sniffed the Scarecrow, looking scornfully down the dim damp corridors opening to right and left and the muddy stream of water flowing through the center.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "No, I don't call it a city," wheezed their guide resting for a few moments on his crutches, "but you had better not let the cave men hear you criticizing their town.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading "Do you call this a city?" sniffed the Scarecrow, looking scornfully down the dim damp corridors opening to right and left and the muddy stream of water flowing through the center.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "Where are we going?" asked Trot, following the old mer-man cautiously and once almost treading on his tail.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "No, I don't call it a city," wheezed their guide resting for a few moments on his crutches, "but you had better not let the cave men hear you criticizing their town.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
the act of departing
From this reading "Where are we going?" asked Trot, following the old mer-man cautiously and once almost treading on his tail.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading "No, I don't call it a city," wheezed their guide resting for a few moments on his crutches, "but you had better not let the cave men hear you criticizing their town.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "No, I don't call it a city," wheezed their guide resting for a few moments on his crutches, "but you had better not let the cave men hear you criticizing their town.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "No, I don't call it a city," wheezed their guide resting for a few moments on his crutches, "but you had better not let the cave men hear you criticizing their town.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
temporary military shelter
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No, I don't call it a city," wheezed their guide resting for a few moments on his crutches, "but you had better not let the cave men hear you criticizing their town.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "No, I don't call it a city," wheezed their guide resting for a few moments on his crutches, "but you had better not let the cave men hear you criticizing their town.
Joe
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From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Do you call this a city?" sniffed the Scarecrow, looking scornfully down the dim damp corridors opening to right and left and the muddy stream of water flowing through the center.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "No, I don't call it a city," wheezed their guide resting for a few moments on his crutches, "but you had better not let the cave men hear you criticizing their town.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Do you call this a city?" sniffed the Scarecrow, looking scornfully down the dim damp corridors opening to right and left and the muddy stream of water flowing through the center.
the force of workers available
From this reading "No, I don't call it a city," wheezed their guide resting for a few moments on his crutches, "but you had better not let the cave men hear you criticizing their town.
mer-man
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From this reading "Where are we going?" asked Trot, following the old mer-man cautiously and once almost treading on his tail.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading "No, I don't call it a city," wheezed their guide resting for a few moments on his crutches, "but you had better not let the cave men hear you criticizing their town.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading "Do you call this a city?" sniffed the Scarecrow, looking scornfully down the dim damp corridors opening to right and left and the muddy stream of water flowing through the center.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, I don't call it a city," wheezed their guide resting for a few moments on his crutches, "but you had better not let the cave men hear you criticizing their town.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "No, I don't call it a city," wheezed their guide resting for a few moments on his crutches, "but you had better not let the cave men hear you criticizing their town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Where are we going?" asked Trot, following the old mer-man cautiously and once almost treading on his tail.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
on one occasion
From this reading "Where are we going?" asked Trot, following the old mer-man cautiously and once almost treading on his tail.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading "Do you call this a city?" sniffed the Scarecrow, looking scornfully down the dim damp corridors opening to right and left and the muddy stream of water flowing through the center.
Philador
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From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "No, I don't call it a city," wheezed their guide resting for a few moments on his crutches, "but you had better not let the cave men hear you criticizing their town.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Do you call this a city?" sniffed the Scarecrow, looking scornfully down the dim damp corridors opening to right and left and the muddy stream of water flowing through the center.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading "To the King," answered the mer-man sadly.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
ScarecrownounUS /ˈskærkroʊ/
an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
From this reading "Do you call this a city?" sniffed the Scarecrow, looking scornfully down the dim damp corridors opening to right and left and the muddy stream of water flowing through the center.
scornfullyadverb
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading "Do you call this a city?" sniffed the Scarecrow, looking scornfully down the dim damp corridors opening to right and left and the muddy stream of water flowing through the center.
sniffedverbUS /snɪft/
past form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading "Do you call this a city?" sniffed the Scarecrow, looking scornfully down the dim damp corridors opening to right and left and the muddy stream of water flowing through the center.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading "Do you call this a city?" sniffed the Scarecrow, looking scornfully down the dim damp corridors opening to right and left and the muddy stream of water flowing through the center.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading "Where are we going?" asked Trot, following the old mer-man cautiously and once almost treading on his tail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "No, I don't call it a city," wheezed their guide resting for a few moments on his crutches, "but you had better not let the cave men hear you criticizing their town.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Do you call this a city?" sniffed the Scarecrow, looking scornfully down the dim damp corridors opening to right and left and the muddy stream of water flowing through the center.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Do you call this a city?" sniffed the Scarecrow, looking scornfully down the dim damp corridors opening to right and left and the muddy stream of water flowing through the center.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "To the King," answered the mer-man sadly.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "No, I don't call it a city," wheezed their guide resting for a few moments on his crutches, "but you had better not let the cave men hear you criticizing their town.
treadingverbUS /ˈtredɪŋ/
-ing form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading "Where are we going?" asked Trot, following the old mer-man cautiously and once almost treading on his tail.
TrotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "Do you call this a city?" sniffed the Scarecrow, looking scornfully down the dim damp corridors opening to right and left and the muddy stream of water flowing through the center.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Where are we going?" asked Trot, following the old mer-man cautiously and once almost treading on his tail.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
wheezed
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From this reading "No, I don't call it a city," wheezed their guide resting for a few moments on his crutches, "but you had better not let the cave men hear you criticizing their town.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where are we going?" asked Trot, following the old mer-man cautiously and once almost treading on his tail.
Witch'snounUS /ˈwɪtʃɪz/
possessive form of “witch” — a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading The King of Cave City The same morning that Philador was having his amazing experiences in the Good Witch's hut and on Joe King's Mountain, Trot and her friends were having some curious adventures in Cave City.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you call this a city?" sniffed the Scarecrow, looking scornfully down the dim damp corridors opening to right and left and the muddy stream of water flowing through the center.
