used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DOROTHY'S LONELY BREAKFAST Dorothy, who occupied one of the coziest apartments in Ozma's palace, wakened the morning after the party with a feeling of great uneasiness.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Professor himself had left before breakfast, and everybody but Dorothy had forgotten all about the Royal Book of Oz.
the state of being absent
From this reading Ordinarily Dorothy would have thought nothing of the Scarecrow's absence, but she could not forget his distressed expression when Professor Wogglebug had so rudely remarked on his family tree.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading DOROTHY'S LONELY BREAKFAST Dorothy, who occupied one of the coziest apartments in Ozma's palace, wakened the morning after the party with a feeling of great uneasiness.
(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 The Professor himself had left before breakfast, and everybody but Dorothy had forgotten all about the Royal Book of Oz.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although he, the Tin Woodman and Scraps did not require food, they always livened up the table with their conversation.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Although he, the Tin Woodman and Scraps did not require food, they always livened up the table with their conversation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although he, the Tin Woodman and Scraps did not require food, they always livened up the table with their conversation.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading DOROTHY'S LONELY BREAKFAST Dorothy, who occupied one of the coziest apartments in Ozma's palace, wakened the morning after the party with a feeling of great uneasiness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At breakfast, the Scarecrow was missing.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Professor himself had left before breakfast, and everybody but Dorothy had forgotten all about the Royal Book of Oz.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The Professor himself had left before breakfast, and everybody but Dorothy had forgotten all about the Royal Book of Oz.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading DOROTHY'S LONELY BREAKFAST Dorothy, who occupied one of the coziest apartments in Ozma's palace, wakened the morning after the party with a feeling of great uneasiness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ordinarily Dorothy would have thought nothing of the Scarecrow's absence, but she could not forget his distressed expression when Professor Wogglebug had so rudely remarked on his family tree.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Although he, the Tin Woodman and Scraps did not require food, they always livened up the table with their conversation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ordinarily Dorothy would have thought nothing of the Scarecrow's absence, but she could not forget his distressed expression when Professor Wogglebug had so rudely remarked on his family tree.
coziest
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From this reading DOROTHY'S LONELY BREAKFAST Dorothy, who occupied one of the coziest apartments in Ozma's palace, wakened the morning after the party with a feeling of great uneasiness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Although he, the Tin Woodman and Scraps did not require food, they always livened up the table with their conversation.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading Ordinarily Dorothy would have thought nothing of the Scarecrow's absence, but she could not forget his distressed expression when Professor Wogglebug had so rudely remarked on his family tree.
Dorothy
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From this reading DOROTHY'S LONELY BREAKFAST Dorothy, who occupied one of the coziest apartments in Ozma's palace, wakened the morning after the party with a feeling of great uneasiness.
DOROTHY'S
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From this reading DOROTHY'S LONELY BREAKFAST Dorothy, who occupied one of the coziest apartments in Ozma's palace, wakened the morning after the party with a feeling of great uneasiness.
every person
From this reading The Professor himself had left before breakfast, and everybody but Dorothy had forgotten all about the Royal Book of Oz.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Ordinarily Dorothy would have thought nothing of the Scarecrow's absence, but she could not forget his distressed expression when Professor Wogglebug had so rudely remarked on his family tree.
a social unit living together
From this reading Ordinarily Dorothy would have thought nothing of the Scarecrow's absence, but she could not forget his distressed expression when Professor Wogglebug had so rudely remarked on his family tree.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading DOROTHY'S LONELY BREAKFAST Dorothy, who occupied one of the coziest apartments in Ozma's palace, wakened the morning after the party with a feeling of great uneasiness.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Although he, the Tin Woodman and Scraps did not require food, they always livened up the table with their conversation.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Ordinarily Dorothy would have thought nothing of the Scarecrow's absence, but she could not forget his distressed expression when Professor Wogglebug had so rudely remarked on his family tree.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The Professor himself had left before breakfast, and everybody but Dorothy had forgotten all about the Royal Book of Oz.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading DOROTHY'S LONELY BREAKFAST Dorothy, who occupied one of the coziest apartments in Ozma's palace, wakened the morning after the party with a feeling of great uneasiness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ordinarily Dorothy would have thought nothing of the Scarecrow's absence, but she could not forget his distressed expression when Professor Wogglebug had so rudely remarked on his family tree.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ordinarily Dorothy would have thought nothing of the Scarecrow's absence, but she could not forget his distressed expression when Professor Wogglebug had so rudely remarked on his family tree.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although he, the Tin Woodman and Scraps did not require food, they always livened up the table with their conversation.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Professor himself had left before breakfast, and everybody but Dorothy had forgotten all about the Royal Book of Oz.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ordinarily Dorothy would have thought nothing of the Scarecrow's absence, but she could not forget his distressed expression when Professor Wogglebug had so rudely remarked on his family tree.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DOROTHY'S LONELY BREAKFAST Dorothy, who occupied one of the coziest apartments in Ozma's palace, wakened the morning after the party with a feeling of great uneasiness.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The Professor himself had left before breakfast, and everybody but Dorothy had forgotten all about the Royal Book of Oz.
livenedverbUS /ˈlaɪvənd/
past form of “liven” — make lively
From this reading Although he, the Tin Woodman and Scraps did not require food, they always livened up the table with their conversation.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading DOROTHY'S LONELY BREAKFAST Dorothy, who occupied one of the coziest apartments in Ozma's palace, wakened the morning after the party with a feeling of great uneasiness.
not able to be found
From this reading At breakfast, the Scarecrow was missing.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading DOROTHY'S LONELY BREAKFAST Dorothy, who occupied one of the coziest apartments in Ozma's palace, wakened the morning after the party with a feeling of great uneasiness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although he, the Tin Woodman and Scraps did not require food, they always livened up the table with their conversation.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Ordinarily Dorothy would have thought nothing of the Scarecrow's absence, but she could not forget his distressed expression when Professor Wogglebug had so rudely remarked on his family tree.
held or filled or in use
From this reading DOROTHY'S LONELY BREAKFAST Dorothy, who occupied one of the coziest apartments in Ozma's palace, wakened the morning after the party with a feeling of great uneasiness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DOROTHY'S LONELY BREAKFAST Dorothy, who occupied one of the coziest apartments in Ozma's palace, wakened the morning after the party with a feeling of great uneasiness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ordinarily Dorothy would have thought nothing of the Scarecrow's absence, but she could not forget his distressed expression when Professor Wogglebug had so rudely remarked on his family tree.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DOROTHY'S LONELY BREAKFAST Dorothy, who occupied one of the coziest apartments in Ozma's palace, wakened the morning after the party with a feeling of great uneasiness.
OrdinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Ordinarily Dorothy would have thought nothing of the Scarecrow's absence, but she could not forget his distressed expression when Professor Wogglebug had so rudely remarked on his family tree.
Oz
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From this reading The Professor himself had left before breakfast, and everybody but Dorothy had forgotten all about the Royal Book of Oz.
Ozma's
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From this reading DOROTHY'S LONELY BREAKFAST Dorothy, who occupied one of the coziest apartments in Ozma's palace, wakened the morning after the party with a feeling of great uneasiness.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading DOROTHY'S LONELY BREAKFAST Dorothy, who occupied one of the coziest apartments in Ozma's palace, wakened the morning after the party with a feeling of great uneasiness.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading DOROTHY'S LONELY BREAKFAST Dorothy, who occupied one of the coziest apartments in Ozma's palace, wakened the morning after the party with a feeling of great uneasiness.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Ordinarily Dorothy would have thought nothing of the Scarecrow's absence, but she could not forget his distressed expression when Professor Wogglebug had so rudely remarked on his family tree.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Ordinarily Dorothy would have thought nothing of the Scarecrow's absence, but she could not forget his distressed expression when Professor Wogglebug had so rudely remarked on his family tree.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Although he, the Tin Woodman and Scraps did not require food, they always livened up the table with their conversation.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The Professor himself had left before breakfast, and everybody but Dorothy had forgotten all about the Royal Book of Oz.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading Ordinarily Dorothy would have thought nothing of the Scarecrow's absence, but she could not forget his distressed expression when Professor Wogglebug had so rudely remarked on his family tree.
ScarecrownounUS /ˈskærkroʊ/
an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
From this reading At breakfast, the Scarecrow was missing.
Scarecrow'snounUS /ˈskærkroʊz/
possessive form of “scarecrow” — an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
From this reading Ordinarily Dorothy would have thought nothing of the Scarecrow's absence, but she could not forget his distressed expression when Professor Wogglebug had so rudely remarked on his family tree.
ScrapsnounUS /skræps/
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading Although he, the Tin Woodman and Scraps did not require food, they always livened up the table with their conversation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ordinarily Dorothy would have thought nothing of the Scarecrow's absence, but she could not forget his distressed expression when Professor Wogglebug had so rudely remarked on his family tree.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ordinarily Dorothy would have thought nothing of the Scarecrow's absence, but she could not forget his distressed expression when Professor Wogglebug had so rudely remarked on his family tree.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Although he, the Tin Woodman and Scraps did not require food, they always livened up the table with their conversation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOROTHY'S LONELY BREAKFAST Dorothy, who occupied one of the coziest apartments in Ozma's palace, wakened the morning after the party with a feeling of great uneasiness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although he, the Tin Woodman and Scraps did not require food, they always livened up the table with their conversation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although he, the Tin Woodman and Scraps did not require food, they always livened up the table with their conversation.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Ordinarily Dorothy would have thought nothing of the Scarecrow's absence, but she could not forget his distressed expression when Professor Wogglebug had so rudely remarked on his family tree.
TinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading Although he, the Tin Woodman and Scraps did not require food, they always livened up the table with their conversation.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Ordinarily Dorothy would have thought nothing of the Scarecrow's absence, but she could not forget his distressed expression when Professor Wogglebug had so rudely remarked on his family tree.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading DOROTHY'S LONELY BREAKFAST Dorothy, who occupied one of the coziest apartments in Ozma's palace, wakened the morning after the party with a feeling of great uneasiness.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Although he, the Tin Woodman and Scraps did not require food, they always livened up the table with their conversation.
wakened
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From this reading DOROTHY'S LONELY BREAKFAST Dorothy, who occupied one of the coziest apartments in Ozma's palace, wakened the morning after the party with a feeling of great uneasiness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At breakfast, the Scarecrow was missing.
at the time that
From this reading Ordinarily Dorothy would have thought nothing of the Scarecrow's absence, but she could not forget his distressed expression when Professor Wogglebug had so rudely remarked on his family tree.
which person or people
From this reading DOROTHY'S LONELY BREAKFAST Dorothy, who occupied one of the coziest apartments in Ozma's palace, wakened the morning after the party with a feeling of great uneasiness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DOROTHY'S LONELY BREAKFAST Dorothy, who occupied one of the coziest apartments in Ozma's palace, wakened the morning after the party with a feeling of great uneasiness.
Wogglebug
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From this reading Ordinarily Dorothy would have thought nothing of the Scarecrow's absence, but she could not forget his distressed expression when Professor Wogglebug had so rudely remarked on his family tree.
WoodmannounUS /ˈwʊdmən/
someone who lives in the woods
From this reading Although he, the Tin Woodman and Scraps did not require food, they always livened up the table with their conversation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ordinarily Dorothy would have thought nothing of the Scarecrow's absence, but she could not forget his distressed expression when Professor Wogglebug had so rudely remarked on his family tree.
