used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wasn't he frightened to death!" and Mary hugged the chattering little animal under her arm, like a short haired terrier, or even an abused and exhausted little kitten.
abusedadjectiveUS /əˈbjuːzd/
used improperly or excessively especially drugs
From this reading Wasn't he frightened to death!" and Mary hugged the chattering little animal under her arm, like a short haired terrier, or even an abused and exhausted little kitten.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Wasn't he frightened to death!" and Mary hugged the chattering little animal under her arm, like a short haired terrier, or even an abused and exhausted little kitten.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wasn't he frightened to death!" and Mary hugged the chattering little animal under her arm, like a short haired terrier, or even an abused and exhausted little kitten.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Wasn't he frightened to death!" and Mary hugged the chattering little animal under her arm, like a short haired terrier, or even an abused and exhausted little kitten.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Wasn't he frightened to death!" and Mary hugged the chattering little animal under her arm, like a short haired terrier, or even an abused and exhausted little kitten.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "Oh, do let's hurry!" begged Madaline.
chatteringnounUS /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading Wasn't he frightened to death!" and Mary hugged the chattering little animal under her arm, like a short haired terrier, or even an abused and exhausted little kitten.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading To the other girls it seemed quite impossible to realize this was really a monkey, and the domestic puppy or kitten naturally furnished a comparison.
cuddles
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From this reading See how he cuddles up!
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Wasn't he frightened to death!" and Mary hugged the chattering little animal under her arm, like a short haired terrier, or even an abused and exhausted little kitten.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Oh, do let's hurry!" begged Madaline.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading To the other girls it seemed quite impossible to realize this was really a monkey, and the domestic puppy or kitten naturally furnished a comparison.
divisible by two
From this reading Wasn't he frightened to death!" and Mary hugged the chattering little animal under her arm, like a short haired terrier, or even an abused and exhausted little kitten.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Wasn't he frightened to death!" and Mary hugged the chattering little animal under her arm, like a short haired terrier, or even an abused and exhausted little kitten.
made afraid
From this reading Wasn't he frightened to death!" and Mary hugged the chattering little animal under her arm, like a short haired terrier, or even an abused and exhausted little kitten.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading To the other girls it seemed quite impossible to realize this was really a monkey, and the domestic puppy or kitten naturally furnished a comparison.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading To the other girls it seemed quite impossible to realize this was really a monkey, and the domestic puppy or kitten naturally furnished a comparison.
hairedadjectiveUS /herd/
having or covered with hair
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading See how he cuddles up!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Wasn't he frightened to death!" and Mary hugged the chattering little animal under her arm, like a short haired terrier, or even an abused and exhausted little kitten.
how
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From this reading See how he cuddles up!
huggedverbUS /hʌɡd/
inflected form of “hug” — hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading Wasn't he frightened to death!" and Mary hugged the chattering little animal under her arm, like a short haired terrier, or even an abused and exhausted little kitten.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading "Oh, do let's hurry!" begged Madaline.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading To the other girls it seemed quite impossible to realize this was really a monkey, and the domestic puppy or kitten naturally furnished a comparison.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To the other girls it seemed quite impossible to realize this was really a monkey, and the domestic puppy or kitten naturally furnished a comparison.
kittennounUS /ˈkɪtən/
young domestic cat
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let's
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From this reading "Oh, do let's hurry!" begged Madaline.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Wasn't he frightened to death!" and Mary hugged the chattering little animal under her arm, like a short haired terrier, or even an abused and exhausted little kitten.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE MASCOT'S RESCUE "Oh, the poor little thing!
Madaline
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From this reading "Oh, do let's hurry!" begged Madaline.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
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MASCOT'S
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From this reading THE MASCOT'S RESCUE "Oh, the poor little thing!
monkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading To the other girls it seemed quite impossible to realize this was really a monkey, and the domestic puppy or kitten naturally furnished a comparison.
as might be expected
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a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading THE MASCOT'S RESCUE "Oh, the poor little thing!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Wasn't he frightened to death!" and Mary hugged the chattering little animal under her arm, like a short haired terrier, or even an abused and exhausted little kitten.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading To the other girls it seemed quite impossible to realize this was really a monkey, and the domestic puppy or kitten naturally furnished a comparison.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading THE MASCOT'S RESCUE "Oh, the poor little thing!
puppynounUS /ˈpʌpi/
a young dog
From this reading To the other girls it seemed quite impossible to realize this was really a monkey, and the domestic puppy or kitten naturally furnished a comparison.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading To the other girls it seemed quite impossible to realize this was really a monkey, and the domestic puppy or kitten naturally furnished a comparison.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading To the other girls it seemed quite impossible to realize this was really a monkey, and the domestic puppy or kitten naturally furnished a comparison.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading To the other girls it seemed quite impossible to realize this was really a monkey, and the domestic puppy or kitten naturally furnished a comparison.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE MASCOT'S RESCUE "Oh, the poor little thing!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See how he cuddles up!
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To the other girls it seemed quite impossible to realize this was really a monkey, and the domestic puppy or kitten naturally furnished a comparison.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Wasn't he frightened to death!" and Mary hugged the chattering little animal under her arm, like a short haired terrier, or even an abused and exhausted little kitten.
terriernounUS /ˈteriər/
any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground
From this reading Wasn't he frightened to death!" and Mary hugged the chattering little animal under her arm, like a short haired terrier, or even an abused and exhausted little kitten.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MASCOT'S RESCUE "Oh, the poor little thing!
a special situation
From this reading THE MASCOT'S RESCUE "Oh, the poor little thing!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To the other girls it seemed quite impossible to realize this was really a monkey, and the domestic puppy or kitten naturally furnished a comparison.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wasn't he frightened to death!" and Mary hugged the chattering little animal under her arm, like a short haired terrier, or even an abused and exhausted little kitten.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Wasn't he frightened to death!" and Mary hugged the chattering little animal under her arm, like a short haired terrier, or even an abused and exhausted little kitten.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading See how he cuddles up!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To the other girls it seemed quite impossible to realize this was really a monkey, and the domestic puppy or kitten naturally furnished a comparison.
Wasn't
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From this reading Wasn't he frightened to death!" and Mary hugged the chattering little animal under her arm, like a short haired terrier, or even an abused and exhausted little kitten.
