Chapter I

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading One night when the wind was blowing and it was clear and cold out of doors, a cat and a dog, who were very good friends, sat dozing before a fire-place.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Some flew up the chimney, others settled into coals in the bed of the fireplace, while others flew out on the hearth and slowly closed their eyes and went to sleep.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading One night when the wind was blowing and it was clear and cold out of doors, a cat and a dog, who were very good friends, sat dozing before a fire-place.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading One night when the wind was blowing and it was clear and cold out of doors, a cat and a dog, who were very good friends, sat dozing before a fire-place.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

plural of “chick” — young bird especially of domestic fowl

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading Some flew up the chimney, others settled into coals in the bed of the fireplace, while others flew out on the hearth and slowly closed their eyes and went to sleep.

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

rid of obstructions

From this reading One night when the wind was blowing and it was clear and cold out of doors, a cat and a dog, who were very good friends, sat dozing before a fire-place.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Some flew up the chimney, others settled into coals in the bed of the fireplace, while others flew out on the hearth and slowly closed their eyes and went to sleep.

plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading Some flew up the chimney, others settled into coals in the bed of the fireplace, while others flew out on the hearth and slowly closed their eyes and went to sleep.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading One night when the wind was blowing and it was clear and cold out of doors, a cat and a dog, who were very good friends, sat dozing before a fire-place.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered

From this reading The wood was snapping and crackling, making the sparks fly.

past form of “crow” — dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

any of several herbs of the genus Taraxacum having long tap roots and deeply notched leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy seed balls

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

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From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

undisciplined and unruly

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading One night when the wind was blowing and it was clear and cold out of doors, a cat and a dog, who were very good friends, sat dozing before a fire-place.

a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading One night when the wind was blowing and it was clear and cold out of doors, a cat and a dog, who were very good friends, sat dozing before a fire-place.

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From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

-ing form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading One night when the wind was blowing and it was clear and cold out of doors, a cat and a dog, who were very good friends, sat dozing before a fire-place.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

opinion or judgment

From this reading Some flew up the chimney, others settled into coals in the bed of the fireplace, while others flew out on the hearth and slowly closed their eyes and went to sleep.

plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading One spark ventured farther out upon the hearth and fell very near Pussy.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading One spark ventured farther out upon the hearth and fell very near Pussy.

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From this reading One night when the wind was blowing and it was clear and cold out of doors, a cat and a dog, who were very good friends, sat dozing before a fire-place.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Some flew up the chimney, others settled into coals in the bed of the fireplace, while others flew out on the hearth and slowly closed their eyes and went to sleep.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Some flew up the chimney, others settled into coals in the bed of the fireplace, while others flew out on the hearth and slowly closed their eyes and went to sleep.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading The wood was snapping and crackling, making the sparks fly.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading One night when the wind was blowing and it was clear and cold out of doors, a cat and a dog, who were very good friends, sat dozing before a fire-place.

mature male goose

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

a young female

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Some flew up the chimney, others settled into coals in the bed of the fireplace, while others flew out on the hearth and slowly closed their eyes and went to sleep.

adult female chicken

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Some flew up the chimney, others settled into coals in the bed of the fireplace, while others flew out on the hearth and slowly closed their eyes and went to sleep.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Some flew up the chimney, others settled into coals in the bed of the fireplace, while others flew out on the hearth and slowly closed their eyes and went to sleep.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One night when the wind was blowing and it was clear and cold out of doors, a cat and a dog, who were very good friends, sat dozing before a fire-place.

tell false information to for fun

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

moving slowly and gently

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The wood was snapping and crackling, making the sparks fly.

half woman and half fish; lives in the sea

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

possessive form of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

a form of address for a man

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading One spark ventured farther out upon the hearth and fell very near Pussy.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading One night when the wind was blowing and it was clear and cold out of doors, a cat and a dog, who were very good friends, sat dozing before a fire-place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One night when the wind was blowing and it was clear and cold out of doors, a cat and a dog, who were very good friends, sat dozing before a fire-place.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Some flew up the chimney, others settled into coals in the bed of the fireplace, while others flew out on the hearth and slowly closed their eyes and went to sleep.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One night when the wind was blowing and it was clear and cold out of doors, a cat and a dog, who were very good friends, sat dozing before a fire-place.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Some flew up the chimney, others settled into coals in the bed of the fireplace, while others flew out on the hearth and slowly closed their eyes and went to sleep.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading One night when the wind was blowing and it was clear and cold out of doors, a cat and a dog, who were very good friends, sat dozing before a fire-place.

a light shade of red

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

plural of “poppy” — annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

obscene terms for female genitals

From this reading One spark ventured farther out upon the hearth and fell very near Pussy.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

adult male chicken

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading One night when the wind was blowing and it was clear and cold out of doors, a cat and a dog, who were very good friends, sat dozing before a fire-place.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Some flew up the chimney, others settled into coals in the bed of the fireplace, while others flew out on the hearth and slowly closed their eyes and went to sleep.

a person who makes or repairs shoes

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Some flew up the chimney, others settled into coals in the bed of the fireplace, while others flew out on the hearth and slowly closed their eyes and went to sleep.

plural of “sleep” — a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Some flew up the chimney, others settled into coals in the bed of the fireplace, while others flew out on the hearth and slowly closed their eyes and went to sleep.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading The wood was snapping and crackling, making the sparks fly.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some flew up the chimney, others settled into coals in the bed of the fireplace, while others flew out on the hearth and slowly closed their eyes and went to sleep.

in the near future

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

a momentary flash of light

From this reading One spark ventured farther out upon the hearth and fell very near Pussy.

plural of “spark” — a momentary flash of light

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

filled with or marked by tears

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Some flew up the chimney, others settled into coals in the bed of the fireplace, while others flew out on the hearth and slowly closed their eyes and went to sleep.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Some flew up the chimney, others settled into coals in the bed of the fireplace, while others flew out on the hearth and slowly closed their eyes and went to sleep.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Some flew up the chimney, others settled into coals in the bed of the fireplace, while others flew out on the hearth and slowly closed their eyes and went to sleep.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading One spark ventured farther out upon the hearth and fell very near Pussy.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading One spark ventured farther out upon the hearth and fell very near Pussy.

precisely as stated

From this reading One night when the wind was blowing and it was clear and cold out of doors, a cat and a dog, who were very good friends, sat dozing before a fire-place.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading One night when the wind was blowing and it was clear and cold out of doors, a cat and a dog, who were very good friends, sat dozing before a fire-place.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Some flew up the chimney, others settled into coals in the bed of the fireplace, while others flew out on the hearth and slowly closed their eyes and went to sleep.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading One night when the wind was blowing and it was clear and cold out of doors, a cat and a dog, who were very good friends, sat dozing before a fire-place.

at the time that

From this reading One night when the wind was blowing and it was clear and cold out of doors, a cat and a dog, who were very good friends, sat dozing before a fire-place.

in or at the place that

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

during the time that

From this reading Some flew up the chimney, others settled into coals in the bed of the fireplace, while others flew out on the hearth and slowly closed their eyes and went to sleep.

which person or people

From this reading One night when the wind was blowing and it was clear and cold out of doors, a cat and a dog, who were very good friends, sat dozing before a fire-place.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading One night when the wind was blowing and it was clear and cold out of doors, a cat and a dog, who were very good friends, sat dozing before a fire-place.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

a female sorcerer or magician

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading The wood was snapping and crackling, making the sparks fly.

a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit"

From this reading Where the Sparks Go The Good Sea Monster Mother Turkey and Her Chicks The Fairies and the Dandelion Mr. ’Possum The Rooster That Crowed Too Soon Tearful Hilda’s Mermaid The Mirror’s Dream The Contest The Pink and Blue Eggs Why the Morning-Glory Sleeps Dorothy and the Portrait Mistress Pussy’s Mistake Kid The Shoemaker Rat The Poppies Little China Doll The Disorderly Girl The Wise Old Gander Dinah Cat and the Witch The Star and the Lily Lazy Gray The Old Gray Hen The Worsted Doll