anew
From this reading Oh, how glad he was to be out of doors again, and how glad everything seemed to be to see him!
(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 All the trees shook down pearls and diamonds on him (very wet ones they were, but he did not mind that), the birds sang to him, the flowers nodded to him, the sunbeams twinkled at him; everything seemed to say, “How are you, Toto?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the trees shook down pearls and diamonds on him (very wet ones they were, but he did not mind that), the birds sang to him, the flowers nodded to him, the sunbeams twinkled at him; everything seemed to say, “How are you, Toto?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All the trees shook down pearls and diamonds on him (very wet ones they were, but he did not mind that), the birds sang to him, the flowers nodded to him, the sunbeams twinkled at him; everything seemed to say, “How are you, Toto?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On the fourth day, however, the clouds broke away, and the sun came out bright and beautiful.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Oh, how glad he was to be out of doors again, and how glad everything seemed to be to see him!
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading On the fourth day, however, the clouds broke away, and the sun came out bright and beautiful.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading All the trees shook down pearls and diamonds on him (very wet ones they were, but he did not mind that), the birds sang to him, the flowers nodded to him, the sunbeams twinkled at him; everything seemed to say, “How are you, Toto?
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading On the fourth day, however, the clouds broke away, and the sun came out bright and beautiful.
lacking funds
From this reading On the fourth day, however, the clouds broke away, and the sun came out bright and beautiful.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All the trees shook down pearls and diamonds on him (very wet ones they were, but he did not mind that), the birds sang to him, the flowers nodded to him, the sunbeams twinkled at him; everything seemed to say, “How are you, Toto?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On the fourth day, however, the clouds broke away, and the sun came out bright and beautiful.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Toto snatched up his cap, kissed his grandmother, and flew off to the forest.
Chimborazonoun
a mountain peak in the Andes in Ecuador (20,560 feet high)
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading On the fourth day, however, the clouds broke away, and the sun came out bright and beautiful.
without stop or interruption
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the fourth day, however, the clouds broke away, and the sun came out bright and beautiful.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
dearly loved
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading All the trees shook down pearls and diamonds on him (very wet ones they were, but he did not mind that), the birds sang to him, the flowers nodded to him, the sunbeams twinkled at him; everything seemed to say, “How are you, Toto?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading All the trees shook down pearls and diamonds on him (very wet ones they were, but he did not mind that), the birds sang to him, the flowers nodded to him, the sunbeams twinkled at him; everything seemed to say, “How are you, Toto?
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Oh, how glad he was to be out of doors again, and how glad everything seemed to be to see him!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading All the trees shook down pearls and diamonds on him (very wet ones they were, but he did not mind that), the birds sang to him, the flowers nodded to him, the sunbeams twinkled at him; everything seemed to say, “How are you, Toto?
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Oh, how glad he was to be out of doors again, and how glad everything seemed to be to see him!
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Toto snatched up his cap, kissed his grandmother, and flew off to the forest.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading All the trees shook down pearls and diamonds on him (very wet ones they were, but he did not mind that), the birds sang to him, the flowers nodded to him, the sunbeams twinkled at him; everything seemed to say, “How are you, Toto?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Toto snatched up his cap, kissed his grandmother, and flew off to the forest.
set up or found
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading On the fourth day, however, the clouds broke away, and the sun came out bright and beautiful.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Oh, how glad he was to be out of doors again, and how glad everything seemed to be to see him!
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Toto snatched up his cap, kissed his grandmother, and flew off to the forest.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Oh, how glad he was to be out of doors again, and how glad everything seemed to be to see him!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
how
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From this reading Oh, how glad he was to be out of doors again, and how glad everything seemed to be to see him!
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading On the fourth day, however, the clouds broke away, and the sun came out bright and beautiful.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading Toto snatched up his cap, kissed his grandmother, and flew off to the forest.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading All the trees shook down pearls and diamonds on him (very wet ones they were, but he did not mind that), the birds sang to him, the flowers nodded to him, the sunbeams twinkled at him; everything seemed to say, “How are you, Toto?
mindfuladjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndfəl/
bearing in mind; attentive to
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading All the trees shook down pearls and diamonds on him (very wet ones they were, but he did not mind that), the birds sang to him, the flowers nodded to him, the sunbeams twinkled at him; everything seemed to say, “How are you, Toto?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Toto snatched up his cap, kissed his grandmother, and flew off to the forest.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading All the trees shook down pearls and diamonds on him (very wet ones they were, but he did not mind that), the birds sang to him, the flowers nodded to him, the sunbeams twinkled at him; everything seemed to say, “How are you, Toto?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the fourth day, however, the clouds broke away, and the sun came out bright and beautiful.
pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading All the trees shook down pearls and diamonds on him (very wet ones they were, but he did not mind that), the birds sang to him, the flowers nodded to him, the sunbeams twinkled at him; everything seemed to say, “How are you, Toto?
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading All the trees shook down pearls and diamonds on him (very wet ones they were, but he did not mind that), the birds sang to him, the flowers nodded to him, the sunbeams twinkled at him; everything seemed to say, “How are you, Toto?
express in words
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Oh, how glad he was to be out of doors again, and how glad everything seemed to be to see him!
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Oh, how glad he was to be out of doors again, and how glad everything seemed to be to see him!
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading All the trees shook down pearls and diamonds on him (very wet ones they were, but he did not mind that), the birds sang to him, the flowers nodded to him, the sunbeams twinkled at him; everything seemed to say, “How are you, Toto?
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading Toto snatched up his cap, kissed his grandmother, and flew off to the forest.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading On the fourth day, however, the clouds broke away, and the sun came out bright and beautiful.
sunbeams
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From this reading All the trees shook down pearls and diamonds on him (very wet ones they were, but he did not mind that), the birds sang to him, the flowers nodded to him, the sunbeams twinkled at him; everything seemed to say, “How are you, Toto?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the trees shook down pearls and diamonds on him (very wet ones they were, but he did not mind that), the birds sang to him, the flowers nodded to him, the sunbeams twinkled at him; everything seemed to say, “How are you, Toto?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the trees shook down pearls and diamonds on him (very wet ones they were, but he did not mind that), the birds sang to him, the flowers nodded to him, the sunbeams twinkled at him; everything seemed to say, “How are you, Toto?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
Toto
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plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
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tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
twinkledverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəld/
past form of “twinkle” — gleam or glow intermittently
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Toto snatched up his cap, kissed his grandmother, and flew off to the forest.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE rain continued for several days; and though Toto, mindful of the sad story of Chimborazo, tried hard not to say “Oh, dear!” still he found the time hang very heavy on his hands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oh, how glad he was to be out of doors again, and how glad everything seemed to be to see him!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the trees shook down pearls and diamonds on him (very wet ones they were, but he did not mind that), the birds sang to him, the flowers nodded to him, the sunbeams twinkled at him; everything seemed to say, “How are you, Toto?
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading All the trees shook down pearls and diamonds on him (very wet ones they were, but he did not mind that), the birds sang to him, the flowers nodded to him, the sunbeams twinkled at him; everything seemed to say, “How are you, Toto?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading All the trees shook down pearls and diamonds on him (very wet ones they were, but he did not mind that), the birds sang to him, the flowers nodded to him, the sunbeams twinkled at him; everything seemed to say, “How are you, Toto?
