used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TAFFY GIVES A PROMISE.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The sound sent the rabbits scampering into their burrows; and just as they began to pop out again, Taffy came charging across the slope.
anew
From this reading The sound sent the rabbits scampering into their burrows; and just as they began to pop out again, Taffy came charging across the slope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The postman halted by the foot-bridge and blew his horn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sound sent the rabbits scampering into their burrows; and just as they began to pop out again, Taffy came charging across the slope.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Whereupon they drew back their noses in disgust, and to avoid the sand scattered by his toes.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Whereupon they drew back their noses in disgust, and to avoid the sand scattered by his toes.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The sound sent the rabbits scampering into their burrows; and just as they began to pop out again, Taffy came charging across the slope.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading The postman halted by the foot-bridge and blew his horn.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The postman held up a blue envelope and waved it.
burrowsnounUS /ˈbɜːroʊz/
plural of “burrow” — a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter
From this reading The sound sent the rabbits scampering into their burrows; and just as they began to pop out again, Taffy came charging across the slope.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The postman halted by the foot-bridge and blew his horn.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The sound sent the rabbits scampering into their burrows; and just as they began to pop out again, Taffy came charging across the slope.
chargingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The sound sent the rabbits scampering into their burrows; and just as they began to pop out again, Taffy came charging across the slope.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading Whereupon they drew back their noses in disgust, and to avoid the sand scattered by his toes.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Whereupon they drew back their noses in disgust, and to avoid the sand scattered by his toes.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading The postman held up a blue envelope and waved it.
foot-bridge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The postman halted by the foot-bridge and blew his horn.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading TAFFY GIVES A PROMISE.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading The postman halted by the foot-bridge and blew his horn.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The postman held up a blue envelope and waved it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The postman halted by the foot-bridge and blew his horn.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading The postman halted by the foot-bridge and blew his horn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whereupon they drew back their noses in disgust, and to avoid the sand scattered by his toes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The sound sent the rabbits scampering into their burrows; and just as they began to pop out again, Taffy came charging across the slope.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The postman held up a blue envelope and waved it.
and nothing more
From this reading The sound sent the rabbits scampering into their burrows; and just as they began to pop out again, Taffy came charging across the slope.
nosesnounUS /ˈnoʊzɪz/
plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Whereupon they drew back their noses in disgust, and to avoid the sand scattered by his toes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The sound sent the rabbits scampering into their burrows; and just as they began to pop out again, Taffy came charging across the slope.
popverbUS /pɑːp/
bulge outward
From this reading The sound sent the rabbits scampering into their burrows; and just as they began to pop out again, Taffy came charging across the slope.
postmannounUS /ˈpoʊstmən/
a man who delivers the mail
From this reading The postman halted by the foot-bridge and blew his horn.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading TAFFY GIVES A PROMISE.
rabbitsnounUS /ˈræbəts/
plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading The sound sent the rabbits scampering into their burrows; and just as they began to pop out again, Taffy came charging across the slope.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Whereupon they drew back their noses in disgust, and to avoid the sand scattered by his toes.
scamperingverbUS /ˈskæmpərɪŋ/
-ing form of “scamper” — to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading The sound sent the rabbits scampering into their burrows; and just as they began to pop out again, Taffy came charging across the slope.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Whereupon they drew back their noses in disgust, and to avoid the sand scattered by his toes.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The sound sent the rabbits scampering into their burrows; and just as they began to pop out again, Taffy came charging across the slope.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading The sound sent the rabbits scampering into their burrows; and just as they began to pop out again, Taffy came charging across the slope.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The sound sent the rabbits scampering into their burrows; and just as they began to pop out again, Taffy came charging across the slope.
TAFFYnounUS /ˈtæfi/
chewy candy of sugar or syrup boiled until thick and pulled until glossy
From this reading TAFFY GIVES A PROMISE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The postman halted by the foot-bridge and blew his horn.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sound sent the rabbits scampering into their burrows; and just as they began to pop out again, Taffy came charging across the slope.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sound sent the rabbits scampering into their burrows; and just as they began to pop out again, Taffy came charging across the slope.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sound sent the rabbits scampering into their burrows; and just as they began to pop out again, Taffy came charging across the slope.
toesnounUS /toʊz/
plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot
From this reading Whereupon they drew back their noses in disgust, and to avoid the sand scattered by his toes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The postman held up a blue envelope and waved it.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading The postman held up a blue envelope and waved it.
Whereupon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whereupon they drew back their noses in disgust, and to avoid the sand scattered by his toes.
