used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not only did she consider herself a "speckled beauty" (to use her own words) but she had an excellent opinion of her own ways, her own ideas--even of her own belongings.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading When she pulled a fat worm--or a grub--out of the ground she did it with an air of pride; and she was almost sure to say, "There!
(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 Of course, it wouldn't really have pleased her at all to have one of her neighbors do better than she did.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When she pulled a fat worm--or a grub--out of the ground she did it with an air of pride; and she was almost sure to say, "There!
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered) "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) Made in the United States of America Henrietta Hen thought highly of herself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not only did she consider herself a "speckled beauty" (to use her own words) but she had an excellent opinion of her own ways, her own ideas--even of her own belongings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When she pulled a fat worm--or a grub--out of the ground she did it with an air of pride; and she was almost sure to say, "There!
any person at all
From this reading I'd like to see anybody else find a bigger one than that!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course, it wouldn't really have pleased her at all to have one of her neighbors do better than she did.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered) "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) Made in the United States of America Henrietta Hen thought highly of herself.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Not only did she consider herself a "speckled beauty" (to use her own words) but she had an excellent opinion of her own ways, her own ideas--even of her own belongings.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Not only did she consider herself a "speckled beauty" (to use her own words) but she had an excellent opinion of her own ways, her own ideas--even of her own belongings.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Of course, it wouldn't really have pleased her at all to have one of her neighbors do better than she did.
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading I'd like to see anybody else find a bigger one than that!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only did she consider herself a "speckled beauty" (to use her own words) but she had an excellent opinion of her own ways, her own ideas--even of her own belongings.
deem to be
From this reading Not only did she consider herself a "speckled beauty" (to use her own words) but she had an excellent opinion of her own ways, her own ideas--even of her own belongings.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, it wouldn't really have pleased her at all to have one of her neighbors do better than she did.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not only did she consider herself a "speckled beauty" (to use her own words) but she had an excellent opinion of her own ways, her own ideas--even of her own belongings.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Of course, it wouldn't really have pleased her at all to have one of her neighbors do better than she did.
else
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From this reading I'd like to see anybody else find a bigger one than that!"
divisible by two
From this reading Not only did she consider herself a "speckled beauty" (to use her own words) but she had an excellent opinion of her own ways, her own ideas--even of her own belongings.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Not only did she consider herself a "speckled beauty" (to use her own words) but she had an excellent opinion of her own ways, her own ideas--even of her own belongings.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading When she pulled a fat worm--or a grub--out of the ground she did it with an air of pride; and she was almost sure to say, "There!
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I'd like to see anybody else find a bigger one than that!"
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading When she pulled a fat worm--or a grub--out of the ground she did it with an air of pride; and she was almost sure to say, "There!
grubnounUS /ɡrʌb/
informal terms for a meal
From this reading When she pulled a fat worm--or a grub--out of the ground she did it with an air of pride; and she was almost sure to say, "There!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not only did she consider herself a "speckled beauty" (to use her own words) but she had an excellent opinion of her own ways, her own ideas--even of her own belongings.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Of course, it wouldn't really have pleased her at all to have one of her neighbors do better than she did.
HennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered) "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) Made in the United States of America Henrietta Hen thought highly of herself.
Henrietta
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From this reading Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered) "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) Made in the United States of America Henrietta Hen thought highly of herself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not only did she consider herself a "speckled beauty" (to use her own words) but she had an excellent opinion of her own ways, her own ideas--even of her own belongings.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered) "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) Made in the United States of America Henrietta Hen thought highly of herself.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered) "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) Made in the United States of America Henrietta Hen thought highly of herself.
I'd
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From this reading I'd like to see anybody else find a bigger one than that!"
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Not only did she consider herself a "speckled beauty" (to use her own words) but she had an excellent opinion of her own ways, her own ideas--even of her own belongings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered) "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) Made in the United States of America Henrietta Hen thought highly of herself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When she pulled a fat worm--or a grub--out of the ground she did it with an air of pride; and she was almost sure to say, "There!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I'd like to see anybody else find a bigger one than that!"
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered) "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) Made in the United States of America Henrietta Hen thought highly of herself.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Of course, it wouldn't really have pleased her at all to have one of her neighbors do better than she did.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only did she consider herself a "speckled beauty" (to use her own words) but she had an excellent opinion of her own ways, her own ideas--even of her own belongings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered) "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) Made in the United States of America Henrietta Hen thought highly of herself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I'd like to see anybody else find a bigger one than that!"
and nothing more
From this reading Not only did she consider herself a "speckled beauty" (to use her own words) but she had an excellent opinion of her own ways, her own ideas--even of her own belongings.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Not only did she consider herself a "speckled beauty" (to use her own words) but she had an excellent opinion of her own ways, her own ideas--even of her own belongings.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When she pulled a fat worm--or a grub--out of the ground she did it with an air of pride; and she was almost sure to say, "There!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When she pulled a fat worm--or a grub--out of the ground she did it with an air of pride; and she was almost sure to say, "There!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Not only did she consider herself a "speckled beauty" (to use her own words) but she had an excellent opinion of her own ways, her own ideas--even of her own belongings.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Of course, it wouldn't really have pleased her at all to have one of her neighbors do better than she did.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading When she pulled a fat worm--or a grub--out of the ground she did it with an air of pride; and she was almost sure to say, "There!
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading When she pulled a fat worm--or a grub--out of the ground she did it with an air of pride; and she was almost sure to say, "There!
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Of course, it wouldn't really have pleased her at all to have one of her neighbors do better than she did.
RegisteredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered) "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) Made in the United States of America Henrietta Hen thought highly of herself.
express in words
From this reading When she pulled a fat worm--or a grub--out of the ground she did it with an air of pride; and she was almost sure to say, "There!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I'd like to see anybody else find a bigger one than that!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not only did she consider herself a "speckled beauty" (to use her own words) but she had an excellent opinion of her own ways, her own ideas--even of her own belongings.
SLEEPY-TIME
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From this reading Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered) "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) Made in the United States of America Henrietta Hen thought highly of herself.
speckledadjectiveUS /ˈspekəld/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading Not only did she consider herself a "speckled beauty" (to use her own words) but she had an excellent opinion of her own ways, her own ideas--even of her own belongings.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered) "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) Made in the United States of America Henrietta Hen thought highly of herself.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading When she pulled a fat worm--or a grub--out of the ground she did it with an air of pride; and she was almost sure to say, "There!
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered) "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) Made in the United States of America Henrietta Hen thought highly of herself.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I'd like to see anybody else find a bigger one than that!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I'd like to see anybody else find a bigger one than that!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered) "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) Made in the United States of America Henrietta Hen thought highly of herself.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When she pulled a fat worm--or a grub--out of the ground she did it with an air of pride; and she was almost sure to say, "There!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered) "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) Made in the United States of America Henrietta Hen thought highly of herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not only did she consider herself a "speckled beauty" (to use her own words) but she had an excellent opinion of her own ways, her own ideas--even of her own belongings.
TrademarknounUS /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/
a distinctive characteristic or attribute
From this reading Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered) "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) Made in the United States of America Henrietta Hen thought highly of herself.
TUCK-ME-IN
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From this reading Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered) "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) Made in the United States of America Henrietta Hen thought highly of herself.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Author of "SLEEPY-TIME TALES" (Trademark Registered) "TUCK-ME-IN TALES" (Trademark Registered) Made in the United States of America Henrietta Hen thought highly of herself.
the act of using
From this reading Not only did she consider herself a "speckled beauty" (to use her own words) but she had an excellent opinion of her own ways, her own ideas--even of her own belongings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When she pulled a fat worm--or a grub--out of the ground she did it with an air of pride; and she was almost sure to say, "There!
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Not only did she consider herself a "speckled beauty" (to use her own words) but she had an excellent opinion of her own ways, her own ideas--even of her own belongings.
at the time that
From this reading When she pulled a fat worm--or a grub--out of the ground she did it with an air of pride; and she was almost sure to say, "There!
in the company of; together with
From this reading When she pulled a fat worm--or a grub--out of the ground she did it with an air of pride; and she was almost sure to say, "There!
the words that are spoken
From this reading Not only did she consider herself a "speckled beauty" (to use her own words) but she had an excellent opinion of her own ways, her own ideas--even of her own belongings.
wormnounUS /wɜːrm/
any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
From this reading When she pulled a fat worm--or a grub--out of the ground she did it with an air of pride; and she was almost sure to say, "There!
wouldn't
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From this reading Of course, it wouldn't really have pleased her at all to have one of her neighbors do better than she did.
