used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But she could feel the big machine gliding along on its rubber-tired wheels, and she knew she was having a ride.
(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 BIRTHDAY PARTY The Sawdust Doll could not see, of course, all the things that happened on her automobile ride, for she was wrapped in paper from the store.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading But she could feel the big machine gliding along on its rubber-tired wheels, and she knew she was having a ride.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “It may be nicer than a ride on the back of the White Rocking Horse,” thought the Sawdust Doll, “but it isn’t so much fun, cooped up here as I am.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But she could feel the big machine gliding along on its rubber-tired wheels, and she knew she was having a ride.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It may be nicer than a ride on the back of the White Rocking Horse,” thought the Sawdust Doll, “but it isn’t so much fun, cooped up here as I am.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY The Sawdust Doll could not see, of course, all the things that happened on her automobile ride, for she was wrapped in paper from the store.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “It may be nicer than a ride on the back of the White Rocking Horse,” thought the Sawdust Doll, “but it isn’t so much fun, cooped up here as I am.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It may be nicer than a ride on the back of the White Rocking Horse,” thought the Sawdust Doll, “but it isn’t so much fun, cooped up here as I am.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But she could feel the big machine gliding along on its rubber-tired wheels, and she knew she was having a ride.
BIRTHDAYnounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY The Sawdust Doll could not see, of course, all the things that happened on her automobile ride, for she was wrapped in paper from the store.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she could feel the big machine gliding along on its rubber-tired wheels, and she knew she was having a ride.
cooped
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From this reading “It may be nicer than a ride on the back of the White Rocking Horse,” thought the Sawdust Doll, “but it isn’t so much fun, cooped up here as I am.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY The Sawdust Doll could not see, of course, all the things that happened on her automobile ride, for she was wrapped in paper from the store.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY The Sawdust Doll could not see, of course, all the things that happened on her automobile ride, for she was wrapped in paper from the store.
DollnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY The Sawdust Doll could not see, of course, all the things that happened on her automobile ride, for she was wrapped in paper from the store.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading And, soon enough, she had her wish.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But she could feel the big machine gliding along on its rubber-tired wheels, and she knew she was having a ride.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY The Sawdust Doll could not see, of course, all the things that happened on her automobile ride, for she was wrapped in paper from the store.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY The Sawdust Doll could not see, of course, all the things that happened on her automobile ride, for she was wrapped in paper from the store.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading “It may be nicer than a ride on the back of the White Rocking Horse,” thought the Sawdust Doll, “but it isn’t so much fun, cooped up here as I am.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I wish we’d get where we’re going.”
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading But she could feel the big machine gliding along on its rubber-tired wheels, and she knew she was having a ride.
the act of departing
From this reading I wish we’d get where we’re going.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And, soon enough, she had her wish.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY The Sawdust Doll could not see, of course, all the things that happened on her automobile ride, for she was wrapped in paper from the store.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But she could feel the big machine gliding along on its rubber-tired wheels, and she knew she was having a ride.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY The Sawdust Doll could not see, of course, all the things that happened on her automobile ride, for she was wrapped in paper from the store.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “It may be nicer than a ride on the back of the White Rocking Horse,” thought the Sawdust Doll, “but it isn’t so much fun, cooped up here as I am.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading “It may be nicer than a ride on the back of the White Rocking Horse,” thought the Sawdust Doll, “but it isn’t so much fun, cooped up here as I am.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “It may be nicer than a ride on the back of the White Rocking Horse,” thought the Sawdust Doll, “but it isn’t so much fun, cooped up here as I am.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY The Sawdust Doll could not see, of course, all the things that happened on her automobile ride, for she was wrapped in paper from the store.
isn't
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From this reading “It may be nicer than a ride on the back of the White Rocking Horse,” thought the Sawdust Doll, “but it isn’t so much fun, cooped up here as I am.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It may be nicer than a ride on the back of the White Rocking Horse,” thought the Sawdust Doll, “but it isn’t so much fun, cooped up here as I am.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But she could feel the big machine gliding along on its rubber-tired wheels, and she knew she was having a ride.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But she could feel the big machine gliding along on its rubber-tired wheels, and she knew she was having a ride.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading But she could feel the big machine gliding along on its rubber-tired wheels, and she knew she was having a ride.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “It may be nicer than a ride on the back of the White Rocking Horse,” thought the Sawdust Doll, “but it isn’t so much fun, cooped up here as I am.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “It may be nicer than a ride on the back of the White Rocking Horse,” thought the Sawdust Doll, “but it isn’t so much fun, cooped up here as I am.
niceradjectiveUS /ˈnaɪsər/
comparative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading “It may be nicer than a ride on the back of the White Rocking Horse,” thought the Sawdust Doll, “but it isn’t so much fun, cooped up here as I am.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY The Sawdust Doll could not see, of course, all the things that happened on her automobile ride, for she was wrapped in paper from the store.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY The Sawdust Doll could not see, of course, all the things that happened on her automobile ride, for she was wrapped in paper from the store.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY The Sawdust Doll could not see, of course, all the things that happened on her automobile ride, for she was wrapped in paper from the store.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY The Sawdust Doll could not see, of course, all the things that happened on her automobile ride, for she was wrapped in paper from the store.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY The Sawdust Doll could not see, of course, all the things that happened on her automobile ride, for she was wrapped in paper from the store.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY The Sawdust Doll could not see, of course, all the things that happened on her automobile ride, for she was wrapped in paper from the store.
RockingverbUS /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading “It may be nicer than a ride on the back of the White Rocking Horse,” thought the Sawdust Doll, “but it isn’t so much fun, cooped up here as I am.
rubber-tired
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From this reading But she could feel the big machine gliding along on its rubber-tired wheels, and she knew she was having a ride.
SawdustnounUS /ˈsɔːdʌst/
fine particles of wood made by sawing wood
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY The Sawdust Doll could not see, of course, all the things that happened on her automobile ride, for she was wrapped in paper from the store.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY The Sawdust Doll could not see, of course, all the things that happened on her automobile ride, for she was wrapped in paper from the store.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY The Sawdust Doll could not see, of course, all the things that happened on her automobile ride, for she was wrapped in paper from the store.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “It may be nicer than a ride on the back of the White Rocking Horse,” thought the Sawdust Doll, “but it isn’t so much fun, cooped up here as I am.
in the near future
From this reading And, soon enough, she had her wish.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY The Sawdust Doll could not see, of course, all the things that happened on her automobile ride, for she was wrapped in paper from the store.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “It may be nicer than a ride on the back of the White Rocking Horse,” thought the Sawdust Doll, “but it isn’t so much fun, cooped up here as I am.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY The Sawdust Doll could not see, of course, all the things that happened on her automobile ride, for she was wrapped in paper from the store.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY The Sawdust Doll could not see, of course, all the things that happened on her automobile ride, for she was wrapped in paper from the store.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY The Sawdust Doll could not see, of course, all the things that happened on her automobile ride, for she was wrapped in paper from the store.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “It may be nicer than a ride on the back of the White Rocking Horse,” thought the Sawdust Doll, “but it isn’t so much fun, cooped up here as I am.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “It may be nicer than a ride on the back of the White Rocking Horse,” thought the Sawdust Doll, “but it isn’t so much fun, cooped up here as I am.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY The Sawdust Doll could not see, of course, all the things that happened on her automobile ride, for she was wrapped in paper from the store.
we'd
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From this reading I wish we’d get where we’re going.”
we're
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From this reading I wish we’d get where we’re going.”
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading But she could feel the big machine gliding along on its rubber-tired wheels, and she knew she was having a ride.
in or at the place that
From this reading I wish we’d get where we’re going.”
a Caucasian
From this reading “It may be nicer than a ride on the back of the White Rocking Horse,” thought the Sawdust Doll, “but it isn’t so much fun, cooped up here as I am.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish we’d get where we’re going.”
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY The Sawdust Doll could not see, of course, all the things that happened on her automobile ride, for she was wrapped in paper from the store.
