used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There's a horrid smell here," said Mrs. Reed-Warbler.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Carp The summer wore on and things grew worse and worse.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading Out in the middle it was quite green with millions of little water-weeds, which died and rotted and reeked till seven big perch died of it and floated on their backs.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Out in the middle it was quite green with millions of little water-weeds, which died and rotted and reeked till seven big perch died of it and floated on their backs.
blossomingnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmɪŋ/
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading "The pond's blossoming!" sneered the rushes.
CarpnounUS /kɑːrp/
the lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed; can be baked or braised
From this reading The Carp The summer wore on and things grew worse and worse.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading No end of young had come out of the eggs and they filled the whole pond.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Out in the middle it was quite green with millions of little water-weeds, which died and rotted and reeked till seven big perch died of it and floated on their backs.
eggsnounUS /eɡz/
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading No end of young had come out of the eggs and they filled the whole pond.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading No end of young had come out of the eggs and they filled the whole pond.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading No end of young had come out of the eggs and they filled the whole pond.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Out in the middle it was quite green with millions of little water-weeds, which died and rotted and reeked till seven big perch died of it and floated on their backs.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Out in the middle it was quite green with millions of little water-weeds, which died and rotted and reeked till seven big perch died of it and floated on their backs.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The Carp The summer wore on and things grew worse and worse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No end of young had come out of the eggs and they filled the whole pond.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "There's a horrid smell here," said Mrs. Reed-Warbler.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading "There's a horrid smell here," said Mrs. Reed-Warbler.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Out in the middle it was quite green with millions of little water-weeds, which died and rotted and reeked till seven big perch died of it and floated on their backs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Out in the middle it was quite green with millions of little water-weeds, which died and rotted and reeked till seven big perch died of it and floated on their backs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Out in the middle it was quite green with millions of little water-weeds, which died and rotted and reeked till seven big perch died of it and floated on their backs.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Out in the middle it was quite green with millions of little water-weeds, which died and rotted and reeked till seven big perch died of it and floated on their backs.
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Out in the middle it was quite green with millions of little water-weeds, which died and rotted and reeked till seven big perch died of it and floated on their backs.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "There's a horrid smell here," said Mrs. Reed-Warbler.
not any; not one
From this reading No end of young had come out of the eggs and they filled the whole pond.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No end of young had come out of the eggs and they filled the whole pond.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Carp The summer wore on and things grew worse and worse.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading No end of young had come out of the eggs and they filled the whole pond.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading Out in the middle it was quite green with millions of little water-weeds, which died and rotted and reeked till seven big perch died of it and floated on their backs.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading No end of young had come out of the eggs and they filled the whole pond.
pond'snounUS /pɑːndz/
possessive form of “pond” — a small lake
From this reading "The pond's blossoming!" sneered the rushes.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Out in the middle it was quite green with millions of little water-weeds, which died and rotted and reeked till seven big perch died of it and floated on their backs.
Reed-Warbler
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From this reading "There's a horrid smell here," said Mrs. Reed-Warbler.
reeked
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From this reading Out in the middle it was quite green with millions of little water-weeds, which died and rotted and reeked till seven big perch died of it and floated on their backs.
rottedadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːtɪd/
damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless
From this reading Out in the middle it was quite green with millions of little water-weeds, which died and rotted and reeked till seven big perch died of it and floated on their backs.
rushesnounUS /ˈrʌʃəz/
plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
From this reading "The pond's blossoming!" sneered the rushes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There's a horrid smell here," said Mrs. Reed-Warbler.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Out in the middle it was quite green with millions of little water-weeds, which died and rotted and reeked till seven big perch died of it and floated on their backs.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading "There's a horrid smell here," said Mrs. Reed-Warbler.
sneeredverbUS /snɪrd/
past form of “sneer” — express through a scornful smile
From this reading "The pond's blossoming!" sneered the rushes.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The Carp The summer wore on and things grew worse and worse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Carp The summer wore on and things grew worse and worse.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Out in the middle it was quite green with millions of little water-weeds, which died and rotted and reeked till seven big perch died of it and floated on their backs.
There's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There's a horrid smell here," said Mrs. Reed-Warbler.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No end of young had come out of the eggs and they filled the whole pond.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The Carp The summer wore on and things grew worse and worse.
up to a particular time
From this reading Out in the middle it was quite green with millions of little water-weeds, which died and rotted and reeked till seven big perch died of it and floated on their backs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Out in the middle it was quite green with millions of little water-weeds, which died and rotted and reeked till seven big perch died of it and floated on their backs.
water-weeds
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From this reading Out in the middle it was quite green with millions of little water-weeds, which died and rotted and reeked till seven big perch died of it and floated on their backs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Out in the middle it was quite green with millions of little water-weeds, which died and rotted and reeked till seven big perch died of it and floated on their backs.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading No end of young had come out of the eggs and they filled the whole pond.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Out in the middle it was quite green with millions of little water-weeds, which died and rotted and reeked till seven big perch died of it and floated on their backs.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The Carp The summer wore on and things grew worse and worse.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading The Carp The summer wore on and things grew worse and worse.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading No end of young had come out of the eggs and they filled the whole pond.
