used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "Dot vos not in the act; vos it, Mr. Pertell?"
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "No, but as long as you're not hurt we'll leave it in.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
choppedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːpt/
prepared by cutting
From this reading "Vot for you do dot to me?" demanded Mr. Switzer of the grouchy actor who had chopped the tree.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Vot for you do dot to me?" demanded Mr. Switzer of the grouchy actor who had chopped the tree.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Vot for you do dot to me?" demanded Mr. Switzer of the grouchy actor who had chopped the tree.
dotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading "Vot for you do dot to me?" demanded Mr. Switzer of the grouchy actor who had chopped the tree.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
divisible by two
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
made afraid
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
a person of German nationality
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
the act of departing
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
grouchyadjectiveUS /ˈɡraʊtʃi/
annoyed and irritable
From this reading "Vot for you do dot to me?" demanded Mr. Switzer of the grouchy actor who had chopped the tree.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
be the source of pain
From this reading "No, but as long as you're not hurt we'll leave it in.
impactnounUS /ˌɪmˈpækt/
the striking of one body against another
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
go away from a place
From this reading "No, but as long as you're not hurt we'll leave it in.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "No, but as long as you're not hurt we'll leave it in.
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Vot for you do dot to me?" demanded Mr. Switzer of the grouchy actor who had chopped the tree.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Vot for you do dot to me?" demanded Mr. Switzer of the grouchy actor who had chopped the tree.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, but as long as you're not hurt we'll leave it in.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
and nothing more
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
Pertell
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From this reading "Dot vos not in the act; vos it, Mr. Pertell?"
precisely, exactly
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
rumpledadjectiveUS /ˈrʌmpəld/
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
an educational institution
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
having a supporting base
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
Switzer
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From this reading "Vot for you do dot to me?" demanded Mr. Switzer of the grouchy actor who had chopped the tree.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
the upper part of anything
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
vos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dot vos not in the act; vos it, Mr. Pertell?"
Vot
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From this reading "Vot for you do dot to me?" demanded Mr. Switzer of the grouchy actor who had chopped the tree.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fact, he was not even knocked down by the impact, but stood up right in the midst of the foliage, his frightened blue eyes and rumpled light hair standing out from amid the maze of green in a curious fashion.
we'll
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From this reading "No, but as long as you're not hurt we'll leave it in.
at the time that
From this reading GOING TO SCHOOL Fortunately for the German actor, he had been far enough away when the tree came down, so that only the top part of it, consisting of little branches and leaves, fell on him.
which person or people
From this reading "Vot for you do dot to me?" demanded Mr. Switzer of the grouchy actor who had chopped the tree.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Vot for you do dot to me?" demanded Mr. Switzer of the grouchy actor who had chopped the tree.
you're
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From this reading "No, but as long as you're not hurt we'll leave it in.
