used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TINKLE IS HAPPY Mappo, the merry monkey, picked up a long, clean straw and put it in his mouth, almost as a man might do with a toothpick.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Tell me about that nice home where you used to live, little pony,” said Mappo.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading TINKLE IS HAPPY Mappo, the merry monkey, picked up a long, clean straw and put it in his mouth, almost as a man might do with a toothpick.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TINKLE IS HAPPY Mappo, the merry monkey, picked up a long, clean straw and put it in his mouth, almost as a man might do with a toothpick.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TINKLE IS HAPPY Mappo, the merry monkey, picked up a long, clean straw and put it in his mouth, almost as a man might do with a toothpick.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mappo sat chewing on the straw and looking at Tinkle.
(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 “Maybe it will make you feel better to talk about it.”
chewingnounUS /ˈtʃuːɪŋ/
biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
From this reading Mappo sat chewing on the straw and looking at Tinkle.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading TINKLE IS HAPPY Mappo, the merry monkey, picked up a long, clean straw and put it in his mouth, almost as a man might do with a toothpick.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading TINKLE IS HAPPY Mappo, the merry monkey, picked up a long, clean straw and put it in his mouth, almost as a man might do with a toothpick.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “Maybe it will make you feel better to talk about it.”
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading TINKLE IS HAPPY Mappo, the merry monkey, picked up a long, clean straw and put it in his mouth, almost as a man might do with a toothpick.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TINKLE IS HAPPY Mappo, the merry monkey, picked up a long, clean straw and put it in his mouth, almost as a man might do with a toothpick.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “Tell me about that nice home where you used to live, little pony,” said Mappo.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think it will,” sighed Tinkle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TINKLE IS HAPPY Mappo, the merry monkey, picked up a long, clean straw and put it in his mouth, almost as a man might do with a toothpick.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TINKLE IS HAPPY Mappo, the merry monkey, picked up a long, clean straw and put it in his mouth, almost as a man might do with a toothpick.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TINKLE IS HAPPY Mappo, the merry monkey, picked up a long, clean straw and put it in his mouth, almost as a man might do with a toothpick.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Tell me about that nice home where you used to live, little pony,” said Mappo.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading “Tell me about that nice home where you used to live, little pony,” said Mappo.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading TINKLE IS HAPPY Mappo, the merry monkey, picked up a long, clean straw and put it in his mouth, almost as a man might do with a toothpick.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Mappo sat chewing on the straw and looking at Tinkle.
engage in
From this reading “Maybe it will make you feel better to talk about it.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading TINKLE IS HAPPY Mappo, the merry monkey, picked up a long, clean straw and put it in his mouth, almost as a man might do with a toothpick.
Mappo
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From this reading TINKLE IS HAPPY Mappo, the merry monkey, picked up a long, clean straw and put it in his mouth, almost as a man might do with a toothpick.
by chance
From this reading “Maybe it will make you feel better to talk about it.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Tell me about that nice home where you used to live, little pony,” said Mappo.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading TINKLE IS HAPPY Mappo, the merry monkey, picked up a long, clean straw and put it in his mouth, almost as a man might do with a toothpick.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading TINKLE IS HAPPY Mappo, the merry monkey, picked up a long, clean straw and put it in his mouth, almost as a man might do with a toothpick.
monkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading TINKLE IS HAPPY Mappo, the merry monkey, picked up a long, clean straw and put it in his mouth, almost as a man might do with a toothpick.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading TINKLE IS HAPPY Mappo, the merry monkey, picked up a long, clean straw and put it in his mouth, almost as a man might do with a toothpick.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading “Tell me about that nice home where you used to live, little pony,” said Mappo.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mappo sat chewing on the straw and looking at Tinkle.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading TINKLE IS HAPPY Mappo, the merry monkey, picked up a long, clean straw and put it in his mouth, almost as a man might do with a toothpick.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading “Tell me about that nice home where you used to live, little pony,” said Mappo.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading TINKLE IS HAPPY Mappo, the merry monkey, picked up a long, clean straw and put it in his mouth, almost as a man might do with a toothpick.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Tell me about that nice home where you used to live, little pony,” said Mappo.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mappo sat chewing on the straw and looking at Tinkle.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “I think it will,” sighed Tinkle.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading TINKLE IS HAPPY Mappo, the merry monkey, picked up a long, clean straw and put it in his mouth, almost as a man might do with a toothpick.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “Maybe it will make you feel better to talk about it.”
express in words
From this reading “Tell me about that nice home where you used to live, little pony,” said Mappo.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Tell me about that nice home where you used to live, little pony,” said Mappo.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TINKLE IS HAPPY Mappo, the merry monkey, picked up a long, clean straw and put it in his mouth, almost as a man might do with a toothpick.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think it will,” sighed Tinkle.
TINKLEnounUS /ˈtɪŋkəl/
a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell
From this reading TINKLE IS HAPPY Mappo, the merry monkey, picked up a long, clean straw and put it in his mouth, almost as a man might do with a toothpick.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Tell me about that nice home where you used to live, little pony,” said Mappo.
toothpicknounUS /ˈtuːθpɪk/
pick consisting of a small strip of wood or plastic; used to pick food from between the teeth
From this reading TINKLE IS HAPPY Mappo, the merry monkey, picked up a long, clean straw and put it in his mouth, almost as a man might do with a toothpick.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading TINKLE IS HAPPY Mappo, the merry monkey, picked up a long, clean straw and put it in his mouth, almost as a man might do with a toothpick.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading “Tell me about that nice home where you used to live, little pony,” said Mappo.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Tell me about that nice home where you used to live, little pony,” said Mappo.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Maybe it will make you feel better to talk about it.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading TINKLE IS HAPPY Mappo, the merry monkey, picked up a long, clean straw and put it in his mouth, almost as a man might do with a toothpick.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Tell me about that nice home where you used to live, little pony,” said Mappo.
