used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But I wanted to go outdoors and play this afternoon--you know we have only a few more weeks until school starts.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Twins Look In "It just isn't fair," declared Tom, staring unhappily through the window at the heavy rain pelting the lawn and garden about the house.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "But I wanted to go outdoors and play this afternoon--you know we have only a few more weeks until school starts.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost as if he understood Tom's words, Twoffle, the children's wooden clown, tumbled over on his face in the corner where he had been standing neglected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Twins Look In "It just isn't fair," declared Tom, staring unhappily through the window at the heavy rain pelting the lawn and garden about the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well, there's nothing we can do about it so we might as well make the best of it," replied Twink philosophically.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Twins Look In "It just isn't fair," declared Tom, staring unhappily through the window at the heavy rain pelting the lawn and garden about the house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Almost as if he understood Tom's words, Twoffle, the children's wooden clown, tumbled over on his face in the corner where he had been standing neglected.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, I'm sick and tired of this old house and of every single thing we have to play with."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Well, there's nothing we can do about it so we might as well make the best of it," replied Twink philosophically.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I wanted to go outdoors and play this afternoon--you know we have only a few more weeks until school starts.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Well, there's nothing we can do about it so we might as well make the best of it," replied Twink philosophically.
children's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Almost as if he understood Tom's words, Twoffle, the children's wooden clown, tumbled over on his face in the corner where he had been standing neglected.
clownnounUS /klaʊn/
a rude or vulgar fool
From this reading Almost as if he understood Tom's words, Twoffle, the children's wooden clown, tumbled over on his face in the corner where he had been standing neglected.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Almost as if he understood Tom's words, Twoffle, the children's wooden clown, tumbled over on his face in the corner where he had been standing neglected.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The Twins Look In "It just isn't fair," declared Tom, staring unhappily through the window at the heavy rain pelting the lawn and garden about the house.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Well, there's nothing we can do about it so we might as well make the best of it," replied Twink philosophically.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Besides, I'm sick and tired of this old house and of every single thing we have to play with."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Almost as if he understood Tom's words, Twoffle, the children's wooden clown, tumbled over on his face in the corner where he had been standing neglected.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The Twins Look In "It just isn't fair," declared Tom, staring unhappily through the window at the heavy rain pelting the lawn and garden about the house.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "But I wanted to go outdoors and play this afternoon--you know we have only a few more weeks until school starts.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The Twins Look In "It just isn't fair," declared Tom, staring unhappily through the window at the heavy rain pelting the lawn and garden about the house.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "But I wanted to go outdoors and play this afternoon--you know we have only a few more weeks until school starts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Almost as if he understood Tom's words, Twoffle, the children's wooden clown, tumbled over on his face in the corner where he had been standing neglected.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But I wanted to go outdoors and play this afternoon--you know we have only a few more weeks until school starts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Almost as if he understood Tom's words, Twoffle, the children's wooden clown, tumbled over on his face in the corner where he had been standing neglected.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The Twins Look In "It just isn't fair," declared Tom, staring unhappily through the window at the heavy rain pelting the lawn and garden about the house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Almost as if he understood Tom's words, Twoffle, the children's wooden clown, tumbled over on his face in the corner where he had been standing neglected.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Twins Look In "It just isn't fair," declared Tom, staring unhappily through the window at the heavy rain pelting the lawn and garden about the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But I wanted to go outdoors and play this afternoon--you know we have only a few more weeks until school starts.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Besides, I'm sick and tired of this old house and of every single thing we have to play with."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Almost as if he understood Tom's words, Twoffle, the children's wooden clown, tumbled over on his face in the corner where he had been standing neglected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Twins Look In "It just isn't fair," declared Tom, staring unhappily through the window at the heavy rain pelting the lawn and garden about the house.
isn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Twins Look In "It just isn't fair," declared Tom, staring unhappily through the window at the heavy rain pelting the lawn and garden about the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Twins Look In "It just isn't fair," declared Tom, staring unhappily through the window at the heavy rain pelting the lawn and garden about the house.
and nothing more
From this reading The Twins Look In "It just isn't fair," declared Tom, staring unhappily through the window at the heavy rain pelting the lawn and garden about the house.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "But I wanted to go outdoors and play this afternoon--you know we have only a few more weeks until school starts.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading The Twins Look In "It just isn't fair," declared Tom, staring unhappily through the window at the heavy rain pelting the lawn and garden about the house.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Twins Look In "It just isn't fair," declared Tom, staring unhappily through the window at the heavy rain pelting the lawn and garden about the house.
engage in
From this reading "Well, there's nothing we can do about it so we might as well make the best of it," replied Twink philosophically.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Well, there's nothing we can do about it so we might as well make the best of it," replied Twink philosophically.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "But I wanted to go outdoors and play this afternoon--you know we have only a few more weeks until school starts.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Almost as if he understood Tom's words, Twoffle, the children's wooden clown, tumbled over on his face in the corner where he had been standing neglected.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Well, there's nothing we can do about it so we might as well make the best of it," replied Twink philosophically.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well, there's nothing we can do about it so we might as well make the best of it," replied Twink philosophically.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Besides, I'm sick and tired of this old house and of every single thing we have to play with."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Almost as if he understood Tom's words, Twoffle, the children's wooden clown, tumbled over on his face in the corner where he had been standing neglected.
and nothing more
From this reading "But I wanted to go outdoors and play this afternoon--you know we have only a few more weeks until school starts.
outdoorsadverbUS /ˈaʊtˈdɔːrz/
outside a building
From this reading "But I wanted to go outdoors and play this afternoon--you know we have only a few more weeks until school starts.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Almost as if he understood Tom's words, Twoffle, the children's wooden clown, tumbled over on his face in the corner where he had been standing neglected.
peltingnounUS /ˈpeltɪŋ/
anything happening rapidly or in quick successive
From this reading The Twins Look In "It just isn't fair," declared Tom, staring unhappily through the window at the heavy rain pelting the lawn and garden about the house.
philosophicallyadverbUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəli/
in a philosophic manner
From this reading "Well, there's nothing we can do about it so we might as well make the best of it," replied Twink philosophically.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "But I wanted to go outdoors and play this afternoon--you know we have only a few more weeks until school starts.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The Twins Look In "It just isn't fair," declared Tom, staring unhappily through the window at the heavy rain pelting the lawn and garden about the house.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Well, there's nothing we can do about it so we might as well make the best of it," replied Twink philosophically.
an educational institution
From this reading "But I wanted to go outdoors and play this afternoon--you know we have only a few more weeks until school starts.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Besides, I'm sick and tired of this old house and of every single thing we have to play with."
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Besides, I'm sick and tired of this old house and of every single thing we have to play with."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Well, there's nothing we can do about it so we might as well make the best of it," replied Twink philosophically.
having a supporting base
From this reading Almost as if he understood Tom's words, Twoffle, the children's wooden clown, tumbled over on his face in the corner where he had been standing neglected.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading The Twins Look In "It just isn't fair," declared Tom, staring unhappily through the window at the heavy rain pelting the lawn and garden about the house.
startsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading "But I wanted to go outdoors and play this afternoon--you know we have only a few more weeks until school starts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Twins Look In "It just isn't fair," declared Tom, staring unhappily through the window at the heavy rain pelting the lawn and garden about the house.
there's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, there's nothing we can do about it so we might as well make the best of it," replied Twink philosophically.
a special situation
From this reading Besides, I'm sick and tired of this old house and of every single thing we have to play with."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "But I wanted to go outdoors and play this afternoon--you know we have only a few more weeks until school starts.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The Twins Look In "It just isn't fair," declared Tom, staring unhappily through the window at the heavy rain pelting the lawn and garden about the house.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Besides, I'm sick and tired of this old house and of every single thing we have to play with."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But I wanted to go outdoors and play this afternoon--you know we have only a few more weeks until school starts.
male cat
From this reading The Twins Look In "It just isn't fair," declared Tom, staring unhappily through the window at the heavy rain pelting the lawn and garden about the house.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading Almost as if he understood Tom's words, Twoffle, the children's wooden clown, tumbled over on his face in the corner where he had been standing neglected.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading Almost as if he understood Tom's words, Twoffle, the children's wooden clown, tumbled over on his face in the corner where he had been standing neglected.
Twink
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, there's nothing we can do about it so we might as well make the best of it," replied Twink philosophically.
TwinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading The Twins Look In "It just isn't fair," declared Tom, staring unhappily through the window at the heavy rain pelting the lawn and garden about the house.
Twoffle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Almost as if he understood Tom's words, Twoffle, the children's wooden clown, tumbled over on his face in the corner where he had been standing neglected.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Almost as if he understood Tom's words, Twoffle, the children's wooden clown, tumbled over on his face in the corner where he had been standing neglected.
unhappilyadverbUS /ənˈhæpəli/
in an unpleasant way
From this reading The Twins Look In "It just isn't fair," declared Tom, staring unhappily through the window at the heavy rain pelting the lawn and garden about the house.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "But I wanted to go outdoors and play this afternoon--you know we have only a few more weeks until school starts.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "But I wanted to go outdoors and play this afternoon--you know we have only a few more weeks until school starts.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well, there's nothing we can do about it so we might as well make the best of it," replied Twink philosophically.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "But I wanted to go outdoors and play this afternoon--you know we have only a few more weeks until school starts.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, there's nothing we can do about it so we might as well make the best of it," replied Twink philosophically.
in or at the place that
From this reading Almost as if he understood Tom's words, Twoffle, the children's wooden clown, tumbled over on his face in the corner where he had been standing neglected.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The Twins Look In "It just isn't fair," declared Tom, staring unhappily through the window at the heavy rain pelting the lawn and garden about the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Besides, I'm sick and tired of this old house and of every single thing we have to play with."
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Almost as if he understood Tom's words, Twoffle, the children's wooden clown, tumbled over on his face in the corner where he had been standing neglected.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Almost as if he understood Tom's words, Twoffle, the children's wooden clown, tumbled over on his face in the corner where he had been standing neglected.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But I wanted to go outdoors and play this afternoon--you know we have only a few more weeks until school starts.
