aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the Runaway NOW the king came up to them, saying: "I hope you are not injured."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "We are all right," said Twinkle; "but I'm getting dreadful thirsty, so if your Majesty has no objection I guess we'll go home."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "No objection at all," answered the king.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After the Runaway NOW the king came up to them, saying: "I hope you are not injured."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "No objection at all," answered the king.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "We are all right," said Twinkle; "but I'm getting dreadful thirsty, so if your Majesty has no objection I guess we'll go home."
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After the Runaway NOW the king came up to them, saying: "I hope you are not injured."
chariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
Chubbins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "We are all right," said Twinkle; "but I'm getting dreadful thirsty, so if your Majesty has no objection I guess we'll go home."
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading They exchanged good-byes with all their sugar friends, and thanked the sugar king for his royal entertainment.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading They exchanged good-byes with all their sugar friends, and thanked the sugar king for his royal entertainment.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They exchanged good-byes with all their sugar friends, and thanked the sugar king for his royal entertainment.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "We are all right," said Twinkle; "but I'm getting dreadful thirsty, so if your Majesty has no objection I guess we'll go home."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "We are all right," said Twinkle; "but I'm getting dreadful thirsty, so if your Majesty has no objection I guess we'll go home."
good-byes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They exchanged good-byes with all their sugar friends, and thanked the sugar king for his royal entertainment.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "We are all right," said Twinkle; "but I'm getting dreadful thirsty, so if your Majesty has no objection I guess we'll go home."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "We are all right," said Twinkle; "but I'm getting dreadful thirsty, so if your Majesty has no objection I guess we'll go home."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "We are all right," said Twinkle; "but I'm getting dreadful thirsty, so if your Majesty has no objection I guess we'll go home."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading After the Runaway NOW the king came up to them, saying: "I hope you are not injured."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After the Runaway NOW the king came up to them, saying: "I hope you are not injured."
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We are all right," said Twinkle; "but I'm getting dreadful thirsty, so if your Majesty has no objection I guess we'll go home."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "We are all right," said Twinkle; "but I'm getting dreadful thirsty, so if your Majesty has no objection I guess we'll go home."
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading After the Runaway NOW the king came up to them, saying: "I hope you are not injured."
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading After the Runaway NOW the king came up to them, saying: "I hope you are not injured."
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading "We are all right," said Twinkle; "but I'm getting dreadful thirsty, so if your Majesty has no objection I guess we'll go home."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
not any; not one
From this reading "We are all right," said Twinkle; "but I'm getting dreadful thirsty, so if your Majesty has no objection I guess we'll go home."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After the Runaway NOW the king came up to them, saying: "I hope you are not injured."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading After the Runaway NOW the king came up to them, saying: "I hope you are not injured."
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading "We are all right," said Twinkle; "but I'm getting dreadful thirsty, so if your Majesty has no objection I guess we'll go home."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "We are all right," said Twinkle; "but I'm getting dreadful thirsty, so if your Majesty has no objection I guess we'll go home."
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading They exchanged good-byes with all their sugar friends, and thanked the sugar king for his royal entertainment.
RunawaynounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading After the Runaway NOW the king came up to them, saying: "I hope you are not injured."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We are all right," said Twinkle; "but I'm getting dreadful thirsty, so if your Majesty has no objection I guess we'll go home."
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading After the Runaway NOW the king came up to them, saying: "I hope you are not injured."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "We are all right," said Twinkle; "but I'm getting dreadful thirsty, so if your Majesty has no objection I guess we'll go home."
spokesnounUS /spoʊks/
plural of “spoke” — support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading They exchanged good-byes with all their sugar friends, and thanked the sugar king for his royal entertainment.
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading They exchanged good-byes with all their sugar friends, and thanked the sugar king for his royal entertainment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the Runaway NOW the king came up to them, saying: "I hope you are not injured."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They exchanged good-byes with all their sugar friends, and thanked the sugar king for his royal entertainment.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After the Runaway NOW the king came up to them, saying: "I hope you are not injured."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading "We are all right," said Twinkle; "but I'm getting dreadful thirsty, so if your Majesty has no objection I guess we'll go home."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the Runaway NOW the king came up to them, saying: "I hope you are not injured."
TwinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading "We are all right," said Twinkle; "but I'm getting dreadful thirsty, so if your Majesty has no objection I guess we'll go home."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After the Runaway NOW the king came up to them, saying: "I hope you are not injured."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We are all right," said Twinkle; "but I'm getting dreadful thirsty, so if your Majesty has no objection I guess we'll go home."
we'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We are all right," said Twinkle; "but I'm getting dreadful thirsty, so if your Majesty has no objection I guess we'll go home."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading Chubbins had been calmly filling his pockets with broken spokes and other bits of the wrecked chariot; but feeling nearly as thirsty as Twinkle, he was glad to learn they were about to start for home.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After the Runaway NOW the king came up to them, saying: "I hope you are not injured."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We are all right," said Twinkle; "but I'm getting dreadful thirsty, so if your Majesty has no objection I guess we'll go home."
