(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 I plucked up courage when I was groomed and watered, though I must say I could not eat all of my oats.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I plucked up courage when I was groomed and watered, though I must say I could not eat all of my oats.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Somehow or other, my appetite was gone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not as I would have liked, for my coat was not so shining as usual, and some of my mane hung over the wrong side.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Missy came, and we went out together.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But Missy came, and we went out together.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Not as I would have liked, for my coat was not so shining as usual, and some of my mane hung over the wrong side.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I plucked up courage when I was groomed and watered, though I must say I could not eat all of my oats.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading I plucked up courage when I was groomed and watered, though I must say I could not eat all of my oats.
take in solid food
From this reading I plucked up courage when I was groomed and watered, though I must say I could not eat all of my oats.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not as I would have liked, for my coat was not so shining as usual, and some of my mane hung over the wrong side.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Somehow or other, my appetite was gone.
groomedadjectiveUS /ɡruːmd/
neat and smart in appearance; well cared for
From this reading I plucked up courage when I was groomed and watered, though I must say I could not eat all of my oats.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Not as I would have liked, for my coat was not so shining as usual, and some of my mane hung over the wrong side.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Not as I would have liked, for my coat was not so shining as usual, and some of my mane hung over the wrong side.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I plucked up courage when I was groomed and watered, though I must say I could not eat all of my oats.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And, worse than all, some straws were sticking in my tail!
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Not as I would have liked, for my coat was not so shining as usual, and some of my mane hung over the wrong side.
manenounUS /meɪn/
long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck
From this reading Not as I would have liked, for my coat was not so shining as usual, and some of my mane hung over the wrong side.
MissynounUS /ˈmɪsi/
a young female
From this reading But Missy came, and we went out together.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I plucked up courage when I was groomed and watered, though I must say I could not eat all of my oats.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I plucked up courage when I was groomed and watered, though I must say I could not eat all of my oats.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I plucked up courage when I was groomed and watered, though I must say I could not eat all of my oats.
oatsnounUS /oʊts/
plural of “oat” — annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: “oats”)
From this reading I plucked up courage when I was groomed and watered, though I must say I could not eat all of my oats.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I plucked up courage when I was groomed and watered, though I must say I could not eat all of my oats.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Somehow or other, my appetite was gone.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Somehow or other, my appetite was gone.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But Missy came, and we went out together.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Not as I would have liked, for my coat was not so shining as usual, and some of my mane hung over the wrong side.
pluckedadjectiveUS /plʌkt/
of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum
From this reading I plucked up courage when I was groomed and watered, though I must say I could not eat all of my oats.
express in words
From this reading I plucked up courage when I was groomed and watered, though I must say I could not eat all of my oats.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Not as I would have liked, for my coat was not so shining as usual, and some of my mane hung over the wrong side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Not as I would have liked, for my coat was not so shining as usual, and some of my mane hung over the wrong side.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not as I would have liked, for my coat was not so shining as usual, and some of my mane hung over the wrong side.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Not as I would have liked, for my coat was not so shining as usual, and some of my mane hung over the wrong side.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow or other, my appetite was gone.
stickingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪkɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading And, worse than all, some straws were sticking in my tail!
strawsnounUS /strɔːz/
plural of “straw” — plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading And, worse than all, some straws were sticking in my tail!
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 And, worse than all, some straws were sticking in my tail!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And, worse than all, some straws were sticking in my tail!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not as I would have liked, for my coat was not so shining as usual, and some of my mane hung over the wrong side.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I plucked up courage when I was groomed and watered, though I must say I could not eat all of my oats.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading But Missy came, and we went out together.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I plucked up courage when I was groomed and watered, though I must say I could not eat all of my oats.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Not as I would have liked, for my coat was not so shining as usual, and some of my mane hung over the wrong side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I plucked up courage when I was groomed and watered, though I must say I could not eat all of my oats.
wateredadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtərd/
(of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern
From this reading I plucked up courage when I was groomed and watered, though I must say I could not eat all of my oats.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But Missy came, and we went out together.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But Missy came, and we went out together.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And, worse than all, some straws were sticking in my tail!
at the time that
From this reading I plucked up courage when I was groomed and watered, though I must say I could not eat all of my oats.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading And, worse than all, some straws were sticking in my tail!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not as I would have liked, for my coat was not so shining as usual, and some of my mane hung over the wrong side.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Not as I would have liked, for my coat was not so shining as usual, and some of my mane hung over the wrong side.
