used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If he had chosen it on purpose he could not have found a more comfortable place for Dorothy to spend the night.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading They had already crossed the border and penetrated far into the Land of the Winkies, and were now landing in the quiet garden of a prosperous Winkie farmer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, as several suspicious little yawns and sighs floated past his keen upstanding ears, he solemnly slanted downward.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, as several suspicious little yawns and sighs floated past his keen upstanding ears, he solemnly slanted downward.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Set in the center of a dancing bed of yellow daffodils and tulips stood a small summer house, and with Dorothy rubbing her eyes sleepily, Pigasus trotted briskly into the rustic cottage.
BeginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading The Journey Begins For several hours Pigasus flew without slackening his pace.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading They had already crossed the border and penetrated far into the Land of the Winkies, and were now landing in the quiet garden of a prosperous Winkie farmer.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading Set in the center of a dancing bed of yellow daffodils and tulips stood a small summer house, and with Dorothy rubbing her eyes sleepily, Pigasus trotted briskly into the rustic cottage.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Set in the center of a dancing bed of yellow daffodils and tulips stood a small summer house, and with Dorothy rubbing her eyes sleepily, Pigasus trotted briskly into the rustic cottage.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading If he had chosen it on purpose he could not have found a more comfortable place for Dorothy to spend the night.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading If he had chosen it on purpose he could not have found a more comfortable place for Dorothy to spend the night.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Set in the center of a dancing bed of yellow daffodils and tulips stood a small summer house, and with Dorothy rubbing her eyes sleepily, Pigasus trotted briskly into the rustic cottage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If he had chosen it on purpose he could not have found a more comfortable place for Dorothy to spend the night.
placed crosswise
From this reading They had already crossed the border and penetrated far into the Land of the Winkies, and were now landing in the quiet garden of a prosperous Winkie farmer.
daffodilsnounUS /ˈdæfədɪlz/
plural of “daffodil” — any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown
From this reading Set in the center of a dancing bed of yellow daffodils and tulips stood a small summer house, and with Dorothy rubbing her eyes sleepily, Pigasus trotted briskly into the rustic cottage.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Set in the center of a dancing bed of yellow daffodils and tulips stood a small summer house, and with Dorothy rubbing her eyes sleepily, Pigasus trotted briskly into the rustic cottage.
Dorothy
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From this reading If he had chosen it on purpose he could not have found a more comfortable place for Dorothy to spend the night.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading Then, as several suspicious little yawns and sighs floated past his keen upstanding ears, he solemnly slanted downward.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Then, as several suspicious little yawns and sighs floated past his keen upstanding ears, he solemnly slanted downward.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Set in the center of a dancing bed of yellow daffodils and tulips stood a small summer house, and with Dorothy rubbing her eyes sleepily, Pigasus trotted briskly into the rustic cottage.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They had already crossed the border and penetrated far into the Land of the Winkies, and were now landing in the quiet garden of a prosperous Winkie farmer.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading They had already crossed the border and penetrated far into the Land of the Winkies, and were now landing in the quiet garden of a prosperous Winkie farmer.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The Journey Begins For several hours Pigasus flew without slackening his pace.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Then, as several suspicious little yawns and sighs floated past his keen upstanding ears, he solemnly slanted downward.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Journey Begins For several hours Pigasus flew without slackening his pace.
set up or found
From this reading If he had chosen it on purpose he could not have found a more comfortable place for Dorothy to spend the night.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading They had already crossed the border and penetrated far into the Land of the Winkies, and were now landing in the quiet garden of a prosperous Winkie farmer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If he had chosen it on purpose he could not have found a more comfortable place for Dorothy to spend the night.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If he had chosen it on purpose he could not have found a more comfortable place for Dorothy to spend the night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, as several suspicious little yawns and sighs floated past his keen upstanding ears, he solemnly slanted downward.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Set in the center of a dancing bed of yellow daffodils and tulips stood a small summer house, and with Dorothy rubbing her eyes sleepily, Pigasus trotted briskly into the rustic cottage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Journey Begins For several hours Pigasus flew without slackening his pace.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The Journey Begins For several hours Pigasus flew without slackening his pace.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Set in the center of a dancing bed of yellow daffodils and tulips stood a small summer house, and with Dorothy rubbing her eyes sleepily, Pigasus trotted briskly into the rustic cottage.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he had chosen it on purpose he could not have found a more comfortable place for Dorothy to spend the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They had already crossed the border and penetrated far into the Land of the Winkies, and were now landing in the quiet garden of a prosperous Winkie farmer.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They had already crossed the border and penetrated far into the Land of the Winkies, and were now landing in the quiet garden of a prosperous Winkie farmer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If he had chosen it on purpose he could not have found a more comfortable place for Dorothy to spend the night.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The Journey Begins For several hours Pigasus flew without slackening his pace.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Then, as several suspicious little yawns and sighs floated past his keen upstanding ears, he solemnly slanted downward.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading They had already crossed the border and penetrated far into the Land of the Winkies, and were now landing in the quiet garden of a prosperous Winkie farmer.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading They had already crossed the border and penetrated far into the Land of the Winkies, and were now landing in the quiet garden of a prosperous Winkie farmer.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then, as several suspicious little yawns and sighs floated past his keen upstanding ears, he solemnly slanted downward.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If he had chosen it on purpose he could not have found a more comfortable place for Dorothy to spend the night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading If he had chosen it on purpose he could not have found a more comfortable place for Dorothy to spend the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If he had chosen it on purpose he could not have found a more comfortable place for Dorothy to spend the night.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They had already crossed the border and penetrated far into the Land of the Winkies, and were now landing in the quiet garden of a prosperous Winkie farmer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had already crossed the border and penetrated far into the Land of the Winkies, and were now landing in the quiet garden of a prosperous Winkie farmer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If he had chosen it on purpose he could not have found a more comfortable place for Dorothy to spend the night.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The Journey Begins For several hours Pigasus flew without slackening his pace.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Then, as several suspicious little yawns and sighs floated past his keen upstanding ears, he solemnly slanted downward.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading They had already crossed the border and penetrated far into the Land of the Winkies, and were now landing in the quiet garden of a prosperous Winkie farmer.
Pigasus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Journey Begins For several hours Pigasus flew without slackening his pace.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If he had chosen it on purpose he could not have found a more comfortable place for Dorothy to spend the night.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading They had already crossed the border and penetrated far into the Land of the Winkies, and were now landing in the quiet garden of a prosperous Winkie farmer.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading If he had chosen it on purpose he could not have found a more comfortable place for Dorothy to spend the night.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading They had already crossed the border and penetrated far into the Land of the Winkies, and were now landing in the quiet garden of a prosperous Winkie farmer.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading Set in the center of a dancing bed of yellow daffodils and tulips stood a small summer house, and with Dorothy rubbing her eyes sleepily, Pigasus trotted briskly into the rustic cottage.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading Set in the center of a dancing bed of yellow daffodils and tulips stood a small summer house, and with Dorothy rubbing her eyes sleepily, Pigasus trotted briskly into the rustic cottage.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Set in the center of a dancing bed of yellow daffodils and tulips stood a small summer house, and with Dorothy rubbing her eyes sleepily, Pigasus trotted briskly into the rustic cottage.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The Journey Begins For several hours Pigasus flew without slackening his pace.
sighsnounUS /saɪz/
plural of “sigh” — an utterance made by exhaling audibly
From this reading Then, as several suspicious little yawns and sighs floated past his keen upstanding ears, he solemnly slanted downward.
slackeningnounUS /ˈslækənɪŋ/
an occurrence of control or strength weakening
From this reading The Journey Begins For several hours Pigasus flew without slackening his pace.
slantedadjectiveUS /ˈslæntɪd/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading Then, as several suspicious little yawns and sighs floated past his keen upstanding ears, he solemnly slanted downward.
sleepilyadverbUS /ˈsliːpəli/
in a sleepy manner
From this reading Set in the center of a dancing bed of yellow daffodils and tulips stood a small summer house, and with Dorothy rubbing her eyes sleepily, Pigasus trotted briskly into the rustic cottage.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Set in the center of a dancing bed of yellow daffodils and tulips stood a small summer house, and with Dorothy rubbing her eyes sleepily, Pigasus trotted briskly into the rustic cottage.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading Then, as several suspicious little yawns and sighs floated past his keen upstanding ears, he solemnly slanted downward.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading If he had chosen it on purpose he could not have found a more comfortable place for Dorothy to spend the night.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Set in the center of a dancing bed of yellow daffodils and tulips stood a small summer house, and with Dorothy rubbing her eyes sleepily, Pigasus trotted briskly into the rustic cottage.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Set in the center of a dancing bed of yellow daffodils and tulips stood a small summer house, and with Dorothy rubbing her eyes sleepily, Pigasus trotted briskly into the rustic cottage.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading Then, as several suspicious little yawns and sighs floated past his keen upstanding ears, he solemnly slanted downward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Journey Begins For several hours Pigasus flew without slackening his pace.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, as several suspicious little yawns and sighs floated past his keen upstanding ears, he solemnly slanted downward.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had already crossed the border and penetrated far into the Land of the Winkies, and were now landing in the quiet garden of a prosperous Winkie farmer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If he had chosen it on purpose he could not have found a more comfortable place for Dorothy to spend the night.
trottedverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪd/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading Set in the center of a dancing bed of yellow daffodils and tulips stood a small summer house, and with Dorothy rubbing her eyes sleepily, Pigasus trotted briskly into the rustic cottage.
tulipsnounUS /ˈtuːləps/
plural of “tulip” — any of numerous perennial bulbous herbs having linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and usually a single showy flower
From this reading Set in the center of a dancing bed of yellow daffodils and tulips stood a small summer house, and with Dorothy rubbing her eyes sleepily, Pigasus trotted briskly into the rustic cottage.
upstandingadjectiveUS /ˈʌpstændɪŋ/
meriting respect or esteem
From this reading Then, as several suspicious little yawns and sighs floated past his keen upstanding ears, he solemnly slanted downward.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had already crossed the border and penetrated far into the Land of the Winkies, and were now landing in the quiet garden of a prosperous Winkie farmer.
Winkie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They had already crossed the border and penetrated far into the Land of the Winkies, and were now landing in the quiet garden of a prosperous Winkie farmer.
Winkies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They had already crossed the border and penetrated far into the Land of the Winkies, and were now landing in the quiet garden of a prosperous Winkie farmer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Set in the center of a dancing bed of yellow daffodils and tulips stood a small summer house, and with Dorothy rubbing her eyes sleepily, Pigasus trotted briskly into the rustic cottage.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Journey Begins For several hours Pigasus flew without slackening his pace.
yawnsnounUS /jɔːnz/
plural of “yawn” — an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
From this reading Then, as several suspicious little yawns and sighs floated past his keen upstanding ears, he solemnly slanted downward.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Set in the center of a dancing bed of yellow daffodils and tulips stood a small summer house, and with Dorothy rubbing her eyes sleepily, Pigasus trotted briskly into the rustic cottage.
