used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NICE MAN "Dear me!" thought the White Rocking Horse to himself, as he felt the boy banging hard, leather heels into his side.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Just because the White Rocking Horse and the other toys could not talk and move about when human eyes were watching them, did not stop them from thinking things to themselves, or from having feelings.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I hope I am not sold to this boy!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just because the White Rocking Horse and the other toys could not talk and move about when human eyes were watching them, did not stop them from thinking things to themselves, or from having feelings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A NICE MAN "Dear me!" thought the White Rocking Horse to himself, as he felt the boy banging hard, leather heels into his side.
bangingnounUS /ˈbæŋɪŋ/
a continuing very loud noise
From this reading A NICE MAN "Dear me!" thought the White Rocking Horse to himself, as he felt the boy banging hard, leather heels into his side.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He would be a very unpleasant master to have, I am sure!"
for the reason that
From this reading Just because the White Rocking Horse and the other toys could not talk and move about when human eyes were watching them, did not stop them from thinking things to themselves, or from having feelings.
a youthful male person
From this reading A NICE MAN "Dear me!" thought the White Rocking Horse to himself, as he felt the boy banging hard, leather heels into his side.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Just because the White Rocking Horse and the other toys could not talk and move about when human eyes were watching them, did not stop them from thinking things to themselves, or from having feelings.
dearly loved
From this reading A NICE MAN "Dear me!" thought the White Rocking Horse to himself, as he felt the boy banging hard, leather heels into his side.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Just because the White Rocking Horse and the other toys could not talk and move about when human eyes were watching them, did not stop them from thinking things to themselves, or from having feelings.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "This is quite dreadful!
opinion or judgment
From this reading Just because the White Rocking Horse and the other toys could not talk and move about when human eyes were watching them, did not stop them from thinking things to themselves, or from having feelings.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Just because the White Rocking Horse and the other toys could not talk and move about when human eyes were watching them, did not stop them from thinking things to themselves, or from having feelings.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading A NICE MAN "Dear me!" thought the White Rocking Horse to himself, as he felt the boy banging hard, leather heels into his side.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Just because the White Rocking Horse and the other toys could not talk and move about when human eyes were watching them, did not stop them from thinking things to themselves, or from having feelings.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A NICE MAN "Dear me!" thought the White Rocking Horse to himself, as he felt the boy banging hard, leather heels into his side.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would be a very unpleasant master to have, I am sure!"
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Just because the White Rocking Horse and the other toys could not talk and move about when human eyes were watching them, did not stop them from thinking things to themselves, or from having feelings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A NICE MAN "Dear me!" thought the White Rocking Horse to himself, as he felt the boy banging hard, leather heels into his side.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading A NICE MAN "Dear me!" thought the White Rocking Horse to himself, as he felt the boy banging hard, leather heels into his side.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A NICE MAN "Dear me!" thought the White Rocking Horse to himself, as he felt the boy banging hard, leather heels into his side.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A NICE MAN "Dear me!" thought the White Rocking Horse to himself, as he felt the boy banging hard, leather heels into his side.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope I am not sold to this boy!
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A NICE MAN "Dear me!" thought the White Rocking Horse to himself, as he felt the boy banging hard, leather heels into his side.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Just because the White Rocking Horse and the other toys could not talk and move about when human eyes were watching them, did not stop them from thinking things to themselves, or from having feelings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hope I am not sold to this boy!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A NICE MAN "Dear me!" thought the White Rocking Horse to himself, as he felt the boy banging hard, leather heels into his side.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is quite dreadful!
and nothing more
From this reading Just because the White Rocking Horse and the other toys could not talk and move about when human eyes were watching them, did not stop them from thinking things to themselves, or from having feelings.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading A NICE MAN "Dear me!" thought the White Rocking Horse to himself, as he felt the boy banging hard, leather heels into his side.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A NICE MAN "Dear me!" thought the White Rocking Horse to himself, as he felt the boy banging hard, leather heels into his side.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He would be a very unpleasant master to have, I am sure!"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A NICE MAN "Dear me!" thought the White Rocking Horse to himself, as he felt the boy banging hard, leather heels into his side.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Just because the White Rocking Horse and the other toys could not talk and move about when human eyes were watching them, did not stop them from thinking things to themselves, or from having feelings.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading A NICE MAN "Dear me!" thought the White Rocking Horse to himself, as he felt the boy banging hard, leather heels into his side.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I hope I am not sold to this boy!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Just because the White Rocking Horse and the other toys could not talk and move about when human eyes were watching them, did not stop them from thinking things to themselves, or from having feelings.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Just because the White Rocking Horse and the other toys could not talk and move about when human eyes were watching them, did not stop them from thinking things to themselves, or from having feelings.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "This is quite dreadful!
RockingverbUS /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading A NICE MAN "Dear me!" thought the White Rocking Horse to himself, as he felt the boy banging hard, leather heels into his side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A NICE MAN "Dear me!" thought the White Rocking Horse to himself, as he felt the boy banging hard, leather heels into his side.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading I hope I am not sold to this boy!
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Just because the White Rocking Horse and the other toys could not talk and move about when human eyes were watching them, did not stop them from thinking things to themselves, or from having feelings.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He would be a very unpleasant master to have, I am sure!"
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Just because the White Rocking Horse and the other toys could not talk and move about when human eyes were watching them, did not stop them from thinking things to themselves, or from having feelings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NICE MAN "Dear me!" thought the White Rocking Horse to himself, as he felt the boy banging hard, leather heels into his side.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Just because the White Rocking Horse and the other toys could not talk and move about when human eyes were watching them, did not stop them from thinking things to themselves, or from having feelings.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Just because the White Rocking Horse and the other toys could not talk and move about when human eyes were watching them, did not stop them from thinking things to themselves, or from having feelings.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Just because the White Rocking Horse and the other toys could not talk and move about when human eyes were watching them, did not stop them from thinking things to themselves, or from having feelings.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Just because the White Rocking Horse and the other toys could not talk and move about when human eyes were watching them, did not stop them from thinking things to themselves, or from having feelings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is quite dreadful!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A NICE MAN "Dear me!" thought the White Rocking Horse to himself, as he felt the boy banging hard, leather heels into his side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NICE MAN "Dear me!" thought the White Rocking Horse to himself, as he felt the boy banging hard, leather heels into his side.
toysnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading Just because the White Rocking Horse and the other toys could not talk and move about when human eyes were watching them, did not stop them from thinking things to themselves, or from having feelings.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading He would be a very unpleasant master to have, I am sure!"
precisely as stated
From this reading He would be a very unpleasant master to have, I am sure!"
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Just because the White Rocking Horse and the other toys could not talk and move about when human eyes were watching them, did not stop them from thinking things to themselves, or from having feelings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Just because the White Rocking Horse and the other toys could not talk and move about when human eyes were watching them, did not stop them from thinking things to themselves, or from having feelings.
at the time that
From this reading Just because the White Rocking Horse and the other toys could not talk and move about when human eyes were watching them, did not stop them from thinking things to themselves, or from having feelings.
a Caucasian
From this reading A NICE MAN "Dear me!" thought the White Rocking Horse to himself, as he felt the boy banging hard, leather heels into his side.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would be a very unpleasant master to have, I am sure!"
