used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Suddenly a whirl of white feathers flew out of the chimney, the window and the door, which the children in their haste had left open behind them, and hid her completely from their sight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Suddenly a whirl of white feathers flew out of the chimney, the window and the door, which the children in their haste had left open behind them, and hid her completely from their sight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FALSE HARE As they hurried away from the Goose's house, the children cast one last look behind them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There at the window was the Lady Goose waving in farewell the spoon she had stirred the hot worms with.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE FALSE HARE As they hurried away from the Goose's house, the children cast one last look behind them.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading THE FALSE HARE As they hurried away from the Goose's house, the children cast one last look behind them.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Squealer and Squawker both went into the heap that time, I guess," said Rudolf.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At the same instant two feeble shrieks came from within the house.
put or send forth
From this reading THE FALSE HARE As they hurried away from the Goose's house, the children cast one last look behind them.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THE FALSE HARE As they hurried away from the Goose's house, the children cast one last look behind them.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading Suddenly a whirl of white feathers flew out of the chimney, the window and the door, which the children in their haste had left open behind them, and hid her completely from their sight.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Suddenly a whirl of white feathers flew out of the chimney, the window and the door, which the children in their haste had left open behind them, and hid her completely from their sight.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Suddenly a whirl of white feathers flew out of the chimney, the window and the door, which the children in their haste had left open behind them, and hid her completely from their sight.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading THE FALSE HARE As they hurried away from the Goose's house, the children cast one last look behind them.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading There at the window was the Lady Goose waving in farewell the spoon she had stirred the hot worms with.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading Suddenly a whirl of white feathers flew out of the chimney, the window and the door, which the children in their haste had left open behind them, and hid her completely from their sight.
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading At the same instant two feeble shrieks came from within the house.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Suddenly a whirl of white feathers flew out of the chimney, the window and the door, which the children in their haste had left open behind them, and hid her completely from their sight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FALSE HARE As they hurried away from the Goose's house, the children cast one last look behind them.
GoosenounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading There at the window was the Lady Goose waving in farewell the spoon she had stirred the hot worms with.
Goose'snounUS /ˈɡuːsɪz/
possessive form of “goose” — web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading THE FALSE HARE As they hurried away from the Goose's house, the children cast one last look behind them.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Squealer and Squawker both went into the heap that time, I guess," said Rudolf.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There at the window was the Lady Goose waving in farewell the spoon she had stirred the hot worms with.
HAREnounUS /her/
swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading THE FALSE HARE As they hurried away from the Goose's house, the children cast one last look behind them.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Suddenly a whirl of white feathers flew out of the chimney, the window and the door, which the children in their haste had left open behind them, and hid her completely from their sight.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading "Squealer and Squawker both went into the heap that time, I guess," said Rudolf.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly a whirl of white feathers flew out of the chimney, the window and the door, which the children in their haste had left open behind them, and hid her completely from their sight.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Suddenly a whirl of white feathers flew out of the chimney, the window and the door, which the children in their haste had left open behind them, and hid her completely from their sight.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading There at the window was the Lady Goose waving in farewell the spoon she had stirred the hot worms with.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE FALSE HARE As they hurried away from the Goose's house, the children cast one last look behind them.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading THE FALSE HARE As they hurried away from the Goose's house, the children cast one last look behind them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Squealer and Squawker both went into the heap that time, I guess," said Rudolf.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There at the window was the Lady Goose waving in farewell the spoon she had stirred the hot worms with.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading At the same instant two feeble shrieks came from within the house.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Squealer and Squawker both went into the heap that time, I guess," said Rudolf.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading There at the window was the Lady Goose waving in farewell the spoon she had stirred the hot worms with.
immediately past
From this reading THE FALSE HARE As they hurried away from the Goose's house, the children cast one last look behind them.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Suddenly a whirl of white feathers flew out of the chimney, the window and the door, which the children in their haste had left open behind them, and hid her completely from their sight.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE FALSE HARE As they hurried away from the Goose's house, the children cast one last look behind them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Suddenly a whirl of white feathers flew out of the chimney, the window and the door, which the children in their haste had left open behind them, and hid her completely from their sight.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE FALSE HARE As they hurried away from the Goose's house, the children cast one last look behind them.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Suddenly a whirl of white feathers flew out of the chimney, the window and the door, which the children in their haste had left open behind them, and hid her completely from their sight.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Suddenly a whirl of white feathers flew out of the chimney, the window and the door, which the children in their haste had left open behind them, and hid her completely from their sight.
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From this reading "Squealer and Squawker both went into the heap that time, I guess," said Rudolf.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Squealer and Squawker both went into the heap that time, I guess," said Rudolf.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same instant two feeble shrieks came from within the house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There at the window was the Lady Goose waving in farewell the spoon she had stirred the hot worms with.
shrieksnounUS /ʃriːks/
plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading At the same instant two feeble shrieks came from within the house.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Suddenly a whirl of white feathers flew out of the chimney, the window and the door, which the children in their haste had left open behind them, and hid her completely from their sight.
spoonnounUS /spuːn/
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading There at the window was the Lady Goose waving in farewell the spoon she had stirred the hot worms with.
Squawkernoun
a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining
From this reading "Squealer and Squawker both went into the heap that time, I guess," said Rudolf.
Squealernoun
one who reveals confidential information in return for money
From this reading "Squealer and Squawker both went into the heap that time, I guess," said Rudolf.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading There at the window was the Lady Goose waving in farewell the spoon she had stirred the hot worms with.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly a whirl of white feathers flew out of the chimney, the window and the door, which the children in their haste had left open behind them, and hid her completely from their sight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Squealer and Squawker both went into the heap that time, I guess," said Rudolf.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FALSE HARE As they hurried away from the Goose's house, the children cast one last look behind them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly a whirl of white feathers flew out of the chimney, the window and the door, which the children in their haste had left open behind them, and hid her completely from their sight.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE FALSE HARE As they hurried away from the Goose's house, the children cast one last look behind them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There at the window was the Lady Goose waving in farewell the spoon she had stirred the hot worms with.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FALSE HARE As they hurried away from the Goose's house, the children cast one last look behind them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Squealer and Squawker both went into the heap that time, I guess," said Rudolf.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At the same instant two feeble shrieks came from within the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There at the window was the Lady Goose waving in farewell the spoon she had stirred the hot worms with.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading There at the window was the Lady Goose waving in farewell the spoon she had stirred the hot worms with.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Squealer and Squawker both went into the heap that time, I guess," said Rudolf.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Suddenly a whirl of white feathers flew out of the chimney, the window and the door, which the children in their haste had left open behind them, and hid her completely from their sight.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Suddenly a whirl of white feathers flew out of the chimney, the window and the door, which the children in their haste had left open behind them, and hid her completely from their sight.
a Caucasian
From this reading Suddenly a whirl of white feathers flew out of the chimney, the window and the door, which the children in their haste had left open behind them, and hid her completely from their sight.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading There at the window was the Lady Goose waving in farewell the spoon she had stirred the hot worms with.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There at the window was the Lady Goose waving in farewell the spoon she had stirred the hot worms with.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading At the same instant two feeble shrieks came from within the house.
wormsnounUS /wɜːrmz/
plural of “worm” — 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 There at the window was the Lady Goose waving in farewell the spoon she had stirred the hot worms with.
