used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Colliding suddenly as they met headlong at a sharp turn in the garden path, both the Scarecrow and the Patchwork Girl tumbled in a heap on the garden walk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dorothy and the Wizard Speak Strangely "OOOMPH!" puffed the Scarecrow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Colliding suddenly as they met headlong at a sharp turn in the garden path, both the Scarecrow and the Patchwork Girl tumbled in a heap on the garden walk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Colliding suddenly as they met headlong at a sharp turn in the garden path, both the Scarecrow and the Patchwork Girl tumbled in a heap on the garden walk.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Colliding suddenly as they met headlong at a sharp turn in the garden path, both the Scarecrow and the Patchwork Girl tumbled in a heap on the garden walk.
CollidingverbUS /kəˈlaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “collide” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading Colliding suddenly as they met headlong at a sharp turn in the garden path, both the Scarecrow and the Patchwork Girl tumbled in a heap on the garden walk.
comicallyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəli/
in a comical manner
From this reading A moment later they had risen to sitting positions and were regarding each other comically.
Dorothy
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From this reading Dorothy and the Wizard Speak Strangely "OOOMPH!" puffed the Scarecrow.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A moment later they had risen to sitting positions and were regarding each other comically.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Colliding suddenly as they met headlong at a sharp turn in the garden path, both the Scarecrow and the Patchwork Girl tumbled in a heap on the garden walk.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "Whooosh!" gasped the Patchwork Girl.
a young female
From this reading "Whooosh!" gasped the Patchwork Girl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A moment later they had risen to sitting positions and were regarding each other comically.
headlongadverbUS /ˈhedlɔːŋ/
with the head foremost
From this reading Colliding suddenly as they met headlong at a sharp turn in the garden path, both the Scarecrow and the Patchwork Girl tumbled in a heap on the garden walk.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Colliding suddenly as they met headlong at a sharp turn in the garden path, both the Scarecrow and the Patchwork Girl tumbled in a heap on the garden walk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Colliding suddenly as they met headlong at a sharp turn in the garden path, both the Scarecrow and the Patchwork Girl tumbled in a heap on the garden walk.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A moment later they had risen to sitting positions and were regarding each other comically.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Colliding suddenly as they met headlong at a sharp turn in the garden path, both the Scarecrow and the Patchwork Girl tumbled in a heap on the garden walk.
a particular point in time
From this reading A moment later they had risen to sitting positions and were regarding each other comically.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Colliding suddenly as they met headlong at a sharp turn in the garden path, both the Scarecrow and the Patchwork Girl tumbled in a heap on the garden walk.
OOOMPH
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From this reading Dorothy and the Wizard Speak Strangely "OOOMPH!" puffed the Scarecrow.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A moment later they had risen to sitting positions and were regarding each other comically.
PatchworknounUS /ˈpætʃwɜːrk/
a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas
From this reading "Whooosh!" gasped the Patchwork Girl.
a course of conduct
From this reading Colliding suddenly as they met headlong at a sharp turn in the garden path, both the Scarecrow and the Patchwork Girl tumbled in a heap on the garden walk.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading A moment later they had risen to sitting positions and were regarding each other comically.
puffedadjectiveUS /pʌft/
gathered for protruding fullness
From this reading Dorothy and the Wizard Speak Strangely "OOOMPH!" puffed the Scarecrow.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading A moment later they had risen to sitting positions and were regarding each other comically.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading A moment later they had risen to sitting positions and were regarding each other comically.
ScarecrownounUS /ˈskærkroʊ/
an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
From this reading Dorothy and the Wizard Speak Strangely "OOOMPH!" puffed the Scarecrow.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Colliding suddenly as they met headlong at a sharp turn in the garden path, both the Scarecrow and the Patchwork Girl tumbled in a heap on the garden walk.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The Patchwork Girl was a sorry sight.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading A moment later they had risen to sitting positions and were regarding each other comically.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading The Patchwork Girl was a sorry sight.
express in speech
From this reading Dorothy and the Wizard Speak Strangely "OOOMPH!" puffed the Scarecrow.
in a strange manner
From this reading Dorothy and the Wizard Speak Strangely "OOOMPH!" puffed the Scarecrow.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Colliding suddenly as they met headlong at a sharp turn in the garden path, both the Scarecrow and the Patchwork Girl tumbled in a heap on the garden walk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dorothy and the Wizard Speak Strangely "OOOMPH!" puffed the Scarecrow.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Colliding suddenly as they met headlong at a sharp turn in the garden path, both the Scarecrow and the Patchwork Girl tumbled in a heap on the garden walk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A moment later they had risen to sitting positions and were regarding each other comically.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading Colliding suddenly as they met headlong at a sharp turn in the garden path, both the Scarecrow and the Patchwork Girl tumbled in a heap on the garden walk.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Colliding suddenly as they met headlong at a sharp turn in the garden path, both the Scarecrow and the Patchwork Girl tumbled in a heap on the garden walk.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Colliding suddenly as they met headlong at a sharp turn in the garden path, both the Scarecrow and the Patchwork Girl tumbled in a heap on the garden walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Patchwork Girl was a sorry sight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A moment later they had risen to sitting positions and were regarding each other comically.
Whooosh
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From this reading "Whooosh!" gasped the Patchwork Girl.
WizardnounUS /ˈwɪzərd/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading Dorothy and the Wizard Speak Strangely "OOOMPH!" puffed the Scarecrow.
