used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It would be wonderful, indeed, if I were but a simple turtle," was the reply.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading "Of course, so far as my outward appearance goes, I'm a common little mud-turtle," it answered; "and I think you will agree with me that it was rather clever in the Corrugated Giant to transform me into such a creature."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Of course, so far as my outward appearance goes, I'm a common little mud-turtle," it answered; "and I think you will agree with me that it was rather clever in the Corrugated Giant to transform me into such a creature."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Of course, so far as my outward appearance goes, I'm a common little mud-turtle," it answered; "and I think you will agree with me that it was rather clever in the Corrugated Giant to transform me into such a creature."
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading "Of course, so far as my outward appearance goes, I'm a common little mud-turtle," it answered; "and I think you will agree with me that it was rather clever in the Corrugated Giant to transform me into such a creature."
aren't
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From this reading "But aren't you a turtle?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Of course, so far as my outward appearance goes, I'm a common little mud-turtle," it answered; "and I think you will agree with me that it was rather clever in the Corrugated Giant to transform me into such a creature."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What's a Corrulated Giant?" asked Twinkle, with breathless interest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It would be wonderful, indeed, if I were but a simple turtle," was the reply.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading "What's a Corrulated Giant?" asked Twinkle, with breathless interest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It would be wonderful, indeed, if I were but a simple turtle," was the reply.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading "Of course, so far as my outward appearance goes, I'm a common little mud-turtle," it answered; "and I think you will agree with me that it was rather clever in the Corrugated Giant to transform me into such a creature."
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading "Of course, so far as my outward appearance goes, I'm a common little mud-turtle," it answered; "and I think you will agree with me that it was rather clever in the Corrugated Giant to transform me into such a creature."
CorrugatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrəɡeɪtɪd/
shaped into alternating parallel grooves and ridges
From this reading The Turtle Tells of the Corrugated Giant "WHY, it's wonderful!" said Twinkle, who had listened eagerly to the turtle's speech.
Corrulated
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From this reading "What's a Corrulated Giant?" asked Twinkle, with breathless interest.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course, so far as my outward appearance goes, I'm a common little mud-turtle," it answered; "and I think you will agree with me that it was rather clever in the Corrugated Giant to transform me into such a creature."
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "Of course, so far as my outward appearance goes, I'm a common little mud-turtle," it answered; "and I think you will agree with me that it was rather clever in the Corrugated Giant to transform me into such a creature."
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading The Turtle Tells of the Corrugated Giant "WHY, it's wonderful!" said Twinkle, who had listened eagerly to the turtle's speech.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Of course, so far as my outward appearance goes, I'm a common little mud-turtle," it answered; "and I think you will agree with me that it was rather clever in the Corrugated Giant to transform me into such a creature."
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading The Turtle Tells of the Corrugated Giant "WHY, it's wonderful!" said Twinkle, who had listened eagerly to the turtle's speech.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "Of course, so far as my outward appearance goes, I'm a common little mud-turtle," it answered; "and I think you will agree with me that it was rather clever in the Corrugated Giant to transform me into such a creature."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Turtle Tells of the Corrugated Giant "WHY, it's wonderful!" said Twinkle, who had listened eagerly to the turtle's speech.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It would be wonderful, indeed, if I were but a simple turtle," was the reply.
I'm
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From this reading "Of course, so far as my outward appearance goes, I'm a common little mud-turtle," it answered; "and I think you will agree with me that it was rather clever in the Corrugated Giant to transform me into such a creature."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It would be wonderful, indeed, if I were but a simple turtle," was the reply.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Of course, so far as my outward appearance goes, I'm a common little mud-turtle," it answered; "and I think you will agree with me that it was rather clever in the Corrugated Giant to transform me into such a creature."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "It would be wonderful, indeed, if I were but a simple turtle," was the reply.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "What's a Corrulated Giant?" asked Twinkle, with breathless interest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Of course, so far as my outward appearance goes, I'm a common little mud-turtle," it answered; "and I think you will agree with me that it was rather clever in the Corrugated Giant to transform me into such a creature."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It would be wonderful, indeed, if I were but a simple turtle," was the reply.
it's
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From this reading The Turtle Tells of the Corrugated Giant "WHY, it's wonderful!" said Twinkle, who had listened eagerly to the turtle's speech.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The Turtle Tells of the Corrugated Giant "WHY, it's wonderful!" said Twinkle, who had listened eagerly to the turtle's speech.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Of course, so far as my outward appearance goes, I'm a common little mud-turtle," it answered; "and I think you will agree with me that it was rather clever in the Corrugated Giant to transform me into such a creature."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Of course, so far as my outward appearance goes, I'm a common little mud-turtle," it answered; "and I think you will agree with me that it was rather clever in the Corrugated Giant to transform me into such a creature."
mud-turtle
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From this reading "Of course, so far as my outward appearance goes, I'm a common little mud-turtle," it answered; "and I think you will agree with me that it was rather clever in the Corrugated Giant to transform me into such a creature."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Of course, so far as my outward appearance goes, I'm a common little mud-turtle," it answered; "and I think you will agree with me that it was rather clever in the Corrugated Giant to transform me into such a creature."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Turtle Tells of the Corrugated Giant "WHY, it's wonderful!" said Twinkle, who had listened eagerly to the turtle's speech.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading "Of course, so far as my outward appearance goes, I'm a common little mud-turtle," it answered; "and I think you will agree with me that it was rather clever in the Corrugated Giant to transform me into such a creature."
on the contrary
From this reading "Of course, so far as my outward appearance goes, I'm a common little mud-turtle," it answered; "and I think you will agree with me that it was rather clever in the Corrugated Giant to transform me into such a creature."
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "It would be wonderful, indeed, if I were but a simple turtle," was the reply.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Turtle Tells of the Corrugated Giant "WHY, it's wonderful!" said Twinkle, who had listened eagerly to the turtle's speech.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "It would be wonderful, indeed, if I were but a simple turtle," was the reply.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Of course, so far as my outward appearance goes, I'm a common little mud-turtle," it answered; "and I think you will agree with me that it was rather clever in the Corrugated Giant to transform me into such a creature."
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The Turtle Tells of the Corrugated Giant "WHY, it's wonderful!" said Twinkle, who had listened eagerly to the turtle's speech.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Of course, so far as my outward appearance goes, I'm a common little mud-turtle," it answered; "and I think you will agree with me that it was rather clever in the Corrugated Giant to transform me into such a creature."
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading The Turtle Tells of the Corrugated Giant "WHY, it's wonderful!" said Twinkle, who had listened eagerly to the turtle's speech.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Of course, so far as my outward appearance goes, I'm a common little mud-turtle," it answered; "and I think you will agree with me that it was rather clever in the Corrugated Giant to transform me into such a creature."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Turtle Tells of the Corrugated Giant "WHY, it's wonderful!" said Twinkle, who had listened eagerly to the turtle's speech.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Of course, so far as my outward appearance goes, I'm a common little mud-turtle," it answered; "and I think you will agree with me that it was rather clever in the Corrugated Giant to transform me into such a creature."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Turtle Tells of the Corrugated Giant "WHY, it's wonderful!" said Twinkle, who had listened eagerly to the turtle's speech.
transformverbUS /trænˈsfɔːrm/
subject to a mathematical transformation
From this reading "Of course, so far as my outward appearance goes, I'm a common little mud-turtle," it answered; "and I think you will agree with me that it was rather clever in the Corrugated Giant to transform me into such a creature."
TurtlenounUS /ˈtɜːrtəl/
a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
From this reading The Turtle Tells of the Corrugated Giant "WHY, it's wonderful!" said Twinkle, who had listened eagerly to the turtle's speech.
turtle'snounUS /ˈtɜːrtəlz/
possessive form of “turtle” — a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
From this reading The Turtle Tells of the Corrugated Giant "WHY, it's wonderful!" said Twinkle, who had listened eagerly to the turtle's speech.
TwinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading The Turtle Tells of the Corrugated Giant "WHY, it's wonderful!" said Twinkle, who had listened eagerly to the turtle's speech.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It would be wonderful, indeed, if I were but a simple turtle," was the reply.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It would be wonderful, indeed, if I were but a simple turtle," was the reply.
What's
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From this reading "What's a Corrulated Giant?" asked Twinkle, with breathless interest.
which person or people
From this reading The Turtle Tells of the Corrugated Giant "WHY, it's wonderful!" said Twinkle, who had listened eagerly to the turtle's speech.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The Turtle Tells of the Corrugated Giant "WHY, it's wonderful!" said Twinkle, who had listened eagerly to the turtle's speech.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Of course, so far as my outward appearance goes, I'm a common little mud-turtle," it answered; "and I think you will agree with me that it was rather clever in the Corrugated Giant to transform me into such a creature."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Of course, so far as my outward appearance goes, I'm a common little mud-turtle," it answered; "and I think you will agree with me that it was rather clever in the Corrugated Giant to transform me into such a creature."
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The Turtle Tells of the Corrugated Giant "WHY, it's wonderful!" said Twinkle, who had listened eagerly to the turtle's speech.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "It would be wonderful, indeed, if I were but a simple turtle," was the reply.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But aren't you a turtle?"
