used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But should I remain here a prisoner for any length of time," protested Jack, "I'm liable to spoil."
Ah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah! then you would not be fit to associate with," returned the Scarecrow.
in addition
From this reading "But we also are in danger," said the Pumpkinhead, anxiously.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading "But we also are in danger," said the Pumpkinhead, anxiously.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "If any of these girls understand cooking, my end is not far off!"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But we also are in danger," said the Pumpkinhead, anxiously.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading "Ah! then you would not be fit to associate with," returned the Scarecrow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Ah! then you would not be fit to associate with," returned the Scarecrow.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading "Nonsense!" exclaimed the Scarecrow; "they're too busy to cook, even if they know how!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But we also are in danger," said the Pumpkinhead, anxiously.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading "Nonsense!" exclaimed the Scarecrow; "they're too busy to cook, even if they know how!"
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading "If any of these girls understand cooking, my end is not far off!"
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "But we also are in danger," said the Pumpkinhead, anxiously.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "If any of these girls understand cooking, my end is not far off!"
divisible by two
From this reading "Nonsense!" exclaimed the Scarecrow; "they're too busy to cook, even if they know how!"
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Nonsense!" exclaimed the Scarecrow; "they're too busy to cook, even if they know how!"
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "If any of these girls understand cooking, my end is not far off!"
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading "Ah! then you would not be fit to associate with," returned the Scarecrow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "But should I remain here a prisoner for any length of time," protested Jack, "I'm liable to spoil."
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "If any of these girls understand cooking, my end is not far off!"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "But should I remain here a prisoner for any length of time," protested Jack, "I'm liable to spoil."
how
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From this reading "Nonsense!" exclaimed the Scarecrow; "they're too busy to cook, even if they know how!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But should I remain here a prisoner for any length of time," protested Jack, "I'm liable to spoil."
I'm
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From this reading "But should I remain here a prisoner for any length of time," protested Jack, "I'm liable to spoil."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If any of these girls understand cooking, my end is not far off!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "But we also are in danger," said the Pumpkinhead, anxiously.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If any of these girls understand cooking, my end is not far off!"
a small worthless amount
From this reading "But should I remain here a prisoner for any length of time," protested Jack, "I'm liable to spoil."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Nonsense!" exclaimed the Scarecrow; "they're too busy to cook, even if they know how!"
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading "But should I remain here a prisoner for any length of time," protested Jack, "I'm liable to spoil."
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading "But should I remain here a prisoner for any length of time," protested Jack, "I'm liable to spoil."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "If any of these girls understand cooking, my end is not far off!"
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading "Nonsense!" exclaimed the Scarecrow; "they're too busy to cook, even if they know how!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "If any of these girls understand cooking, my end is not far off!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "If any of these girls understand cooking, my end is not far off!"
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "If any of these girls understand cooking, my end is not far off!"
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "But should I remain here a prisoner for any length of time," protested Jack, "I'm liable to spoil."
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading "But should I remain here a prisoner for any length of time," protested Jack, "I'm liable to spoil."
Pumpkinhead
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But we also are in danger," said the Pumpkinhead, anxiously.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "But should I remain here a prisoner for any length of time," protested Jack, "I'm liable to spoil."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Ah! then you would not be fit to associate with," returned the Scarecrow.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But we also are in danger," said the Pumpkinhead, anxiously.
ScarecrownounUS /ˈskærkroʊ/
an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
From this reading "Nonsense!" exclaimed the Scarecrow; "they're too busy to cook, even if they know how!"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "But should I remain here a prisoner for any length of time," protested Jack, "I'm liable to spoil."
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading "But should I remain here a prisoner for any length of time," protested Jack, "I'm liable to spoil."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But we also are in danger," said the Pumpkinhead, anxiously.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Ah! then you would not be fit to associate with," returned the Scarecrow.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "If any of these girls understand cooking, my end is not far off!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Nonsense!" exclaimed the Scarecrow; "they're too busy to cook, even if they know how!"
they're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nonsense!" exclaimed the Scarecrow; "they're too busy to cook, even if they know how!"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "But should I remain here a prisoner for any length of time," protested Jack, "I'm liable to spoil."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Nonsense!" exclaimed the Scarecrow; "they're too busy to cook, even if they know how!"
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Nonsense!" exclaimed the Scarecrow; "they're too busy to cook, even if they know how!"
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "If any of these girls understand cooking, my end is not far off!"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But we also are in danger," said the Pumpkinhead, anxiously.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Ah! then you would not be fit to associate with," returned the Scarecrow.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Ah! then you would not be fit to associate with," returned the Scarecrow.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ah! then you would not be fit to associate with," returned the Scarecrow.
