used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
ABOARDadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
anew
From this reading She was so glad to see her Aunt Jane's pet again that she snatched her hand out of Prowler's paw, and ran toward the Pirate Chief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
Ann
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From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mittens is awful cross at us!"
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Foolish Ann paid no attention to this warning.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading She was so glad to see her Aunt Jane's pet again that she snatched her hand out of Prowler's paw, and ran toward the Pirate Chief.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading Mittens is awful cross at us!"
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
a person who is in charge
From this reading She was so glad to see her Aunt Jane's pet again that she snatched her hand out of Prowler's paw, and ran toward the Pirate Chief.
clawsnounUS /klɔːz/
plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Mittens is awful cross at us!"
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Foolish Ann paid no attention to this warning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
set up or found
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading She was so glad to see her Aunt Jane's pet again that she snatched her hand out of Prowler's paw, and ran toward the Pirate Chief.
Growlernoun
a speaker whose voice sounds like a growl
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She was so glad to see her Aunt Jane's pet again that she snatched her hand out of Prowler's paw, and ran toward the Pirate Chief.
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 ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was so glad to see her Aunt Jane's pet again that she snatched her hand out of Prowler's paw, and ran toward the Pirate Chief.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mittens is awful cross at us!"
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
Jane's
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From this reading She was so glad to see her Aunt Jane's pet again that she snatched her hand out of Prowler's paw, and ran toward the Pirate Chief.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
MaltesenounUS /mɔːlˈtiːz/
a native or inhabitant of Malta
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
MittensnounUS /ˈmɪtənz/
plural of “mitten” — glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together
From this reading Mittens is awful cross at us!"
MOUSERnounUS /ˈmaʊzər/
a cat proficient at mousing
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
not any; not one
From this reading Foolish Ann paid no attention to this warning.
not one, and not any
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
outspreadadjective
fully extended in width
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Foolish Ann paid no attention to this warning.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
pawverbUS /pɔː/
scrape with the paws
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading She was so glad to see her Aunt Jane's pet again that she snatched her hand out of Prowler's paw, and ran toward the Pirate Chief.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
ProwlernounUS /ˈpraʊlər/
someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
Prowler's
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From this reading She was so glad to see her Aunt Jane's pet again that she snatched her hand out of Prowler's paw, and ran toward the Pirate Chief.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading She was so glad to see her Aunt Jane's pet again that she snatched her hand out of Prowler's paw, and ran toward the Pirate Chief.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
Rudolf
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From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She was so glad to see her Aunt Jane's pet again that she snatched her hand out of Prowler's paw, and ran toward the Pirate Chief.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was so glad to see her Aunt Jane's pet again that she snatched her hand out of Prowler's paw, and ran toward the Pirate Chief.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading She was so glad to see her Aunt Jane's pet again that she snatched her hand out of Prowler's paw, and ran toward the Pirate Chief.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was so glad to see her Aunt Jane's pet again that she snatched her hand out of Prowler's paw, and ran toward the Pirate Chief.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was so glad to see her Aunt Jane's pet again that she snatched her hand out of Prowler's paw, and ran toward the Pirate Chief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Foolish Ann paid no attention to this warning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading She was so glad to see her Aunt Jane's pet again that she snatched her hand out of Prowler's paw, and ran toward the Pirate Chief.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mittens is awful cross at us!"
a message informing of danger
From this reading Foolish Ann paid no attention to this warning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
wettingnounUS /ˈwetɪŋ/
the act of making something wet
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
at the time that
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
belonging to which person
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was being closely watched by a big Maltese pirate whose strong paw with its sharp claws outspread rested on his shoulder, but as Rudolf and Ann were led past him, he managed to whisper, "Look out!
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading ABOARD THE MERRY MOUSER When Rudolf and Ann and the False Hare, under guard of Growler and Prowler, reached the deck of the _Merry Mouser_, they found Peter, dressed in a dry suit of pirate clothing and looking none the worse for his wetting.
