used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It is certainly taking me quite a long time to get rich," he said to himself as he slowly moved along over the soft sand, "and perhaps I may never find any diamonds or gold.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Uncle Wiggily was lame the next day after he had been caught under the stone when the wolf nearly got him, and the horseshoe crab had dug him out.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading But he was quite brave, and when he got up in the morning, even though he could hardly limp along, he decided that he would hop down the sandy beach at the seashore and see if he couldn't find his fortune there.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But no matter, I am enjoying myself, and that is something.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Uncle Wiggily was lame the next day after he had been caught under the stone when the wolf nearly got him, and the horseshoe crab had dug him out.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "It is certainly taking me quite a long time to get rich," he said to himself as he slowly moved along over the soft sand, "and perhaps I may never find any diamonds or gold.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It is certainly taking me quite a long time to get rich," he said to himself as he slowly moved along over the soft sand, "and perhaps I may never find any diamonds or gold.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But he was quite brave, and when he got up in the morning, even though he could hardly limp along, he decided that he would hop down the sandy beach at the seashore and see if he couldn't find his fortune there.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading But he was quite brave, and when he got up in the morning, even though he could hardly limp along, he decided that he would hop down the sandy beach at the seashore and see if he couldn't find his fortune there.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Uncle Wiggily was lame the next day after he had been caught under the stone when the wolf nearly got him, and the horseshoe crab had dug him out.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading But he was quite brave, and when he got up in the morning, even though he could hardly limp along, he decided that he would hop down the sandy beach at the seashore and see if he couldn't find his fortune there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was quite brave, and when he got up in the morning, even though he could hardly limp along, he decided that he would hop down the sandy beach at the seashore and see if he couldn't find his fortune there.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Uncle Wiggily was lame the next day after he had been caught under the stone when the wolf nearly got him, and the horseshoe crab had dug him out.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "It is certainly taking me quite a long time to get rich," he said to himself as he slowly moved along over the soft sand, "and perhaps I may never find any diamonds or gold.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he was quite brave, and when he got up in the morning, even though he could hardly limp along, he decided that he would hop down the sandy beach at the seashore and see if he couldn't find his fortune there.
couldn't
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From this reading But he was quite brave, and when he got up in the morning, even though he could hardly limp along, he decided that he would hop down the sandy beach at the seashore and see if he couldn't find his fortune there.
crabnounUS /kræb/
decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers
From this reading Uncle Wiggily was lame the next day after he had been caught under the stone when the wolf nearly got him, and the horseshoe crab had dug him out.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Uncle Wiggily was lame the next day after he had been caught under the stone when the wolf nearly got him, and the horseshoe crab had dug him out.
recognizable; marked
From this reading But he was quite brave, and when he got up in the morning, even though he could hardly limp along, he decided that he would hop down the sandy beach at the seashore and see if he couldn't find his fortune there.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading "It is certainly taking me quite a long time to get rich," he said to himself as he slowly moved along over the soft sand, "and perhaps I may never find any diamonds or gold.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But he was quite brave, and when he got up in the morning, even though he could hardly limp along, he decided that he would hop down the sandy beach at the seashore and see if he couldn't find his fortune there.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading Uncle Wiggily was lame the next day after he had been caught under the stone when the wolf nearly got him, and the horseshoe crab had dug him out.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading But no matter, I am enjoying myself, and that is something.
divisible by two
From this reading But he was quite brave, and when he got up in the morning, even though he could hardly limp along, he decided that he would hop down the sandy beach at the seashore and see if he couldn't find his fortune there.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But he was quite brave, and when he got up in the morning, even though he could hardly limp along, he decided that he would hop down the sandy beach at the seashore and see if he couldn't find his fortune there.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading But he was quite brave, and when he got up in the morning, even though he could hardly limp along, he decided that he would hop down the sandy beach at the seashore and see if he couldn't find his fortune there.
a man of refinement
From this reading You see the stone pressed on his leg that had rheumatism in it, and it hurt the old gentleman rabbit very much.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "It is certainly taking me quite a long time to get rich," he said to himself as he slowly moved along over the soft sand, "and perhaps I may never find any diamonds or gold.
coins made of gold
From this reading "It is certainly taking me quite a long time to get rich," he said to himself as he slowly moved along over the soft sand, "and perhaps I may never find any diamonds or gold.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Uncle Wiggily was lame the next day after he had been caught under the stone when the wolf nearly got him, and the horseshoe crab had dug him out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Uncle Wiggily was lame the next day after he had been caught under the stone when the wolf nearly got him, and the horseshoe crab had dug him out.
only a very short time before
From this reading But he was quite brave, and when he got up in the morning, even though he could hardly limp along, he decided that he would hop down the sandy beach at the seashore and see if he couldn't find his fortune there.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Uncle Wiggily was lame the next day after he had been caught under the stone when the wolf nearly got him, and the horseshoe crab had dug him out.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Uncle Wiggily was lame the next day after he had been caught under the stone when the wolf nearly got him, and the horseshoe crab had dug him out.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "It is certainly taking me quite a long time to get rich," he said to himself as he slowly moved along over the soft sand, "and perhaps I may never find any diamonds or gold.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading You see the stone pressed on his leg that had rheumatism in it, and it hurt the old gentleman rabbit very much.
hopverbUS /hɑːp/
jump lightly
From this reading But he was quite brave, and when he got up in the morning, even though he could hardly limp along, he decided that he would hop down the sandy beach at the seashore and see if he couldn't find his fortune there.
horseshoenounUS /ˈhɔːrsʃuː/
game equipment consisting of an open ring of iron used in playing horseshoes
From this reading Uncle Wiggily was lame the next day after he had been caught under the stone when the wolf nearly got him, and the horseshoe crab had dug him out.
be the source of pain
From this reading You see the stone pressed on his leg that had rheumatism in it, and it hurt the old gentleman rabbit very much.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It is certainly taking me quite a long time to get rich," he said to himself as he slowly moved along over the soft sand, "and perhaps I may never find any diamonds or gold.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But he was quite brave, and when he got up in the morning, even though he could hardly limp along, he decided that he would hop down the sandy beach at the seashore and see if he couldn't find his fortune there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You see the stone pressed on his leg that had rheumatism in it, and it hurt the old gentleman rabbit very much.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is certainly taking me quite a long time to get rich," he said to himself as he slowly moved along over the soft sand, "and perhaps I may never find any diamonds or gold.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You see the stone pressed on his leg that had rheumatism in it, and it hurt the old gentleman rabbit very much.
lamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading Uncle Wiggily was lame the next day after he had been caught under the stone when the wolf nearly got him, and the horseshoe crab had dug him out.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading You see the stone pressed on his leg that had rheumatism in it, and it hurt the old gentleman rabbit very much.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading But he was quite brave, and when he got up in the morning, even though he could hardly limp along, he decided that he would hop down the sandy beach at the seashore and see if he couldn't find his fortune there.
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 "It is certainly taking me quite a long time to get rich," he said to himself as he slowly moved along over the soft sand, "and perhaps I may never find any diamonds or gold.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But no matter, I am enjoying myself, and that is something.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "It is certainly taking me quite a long time to get rich," he said to himself as he slowly moved along over the soft sand, "and perhaps I may never find any diamonds or gold.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is certainly taking me quite a long time to get rich," he said to himself as he slowly moved along over the soft sand, "and perhaps I may never find any diamonds or gold.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But he was quite brave, and when he got up in the morning, even though he could hardly limp along, he decided that he would hop down the sandy beach at the seashore and see if he couldn't find his fortune there.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading "It is certainly taking me quite a long time to get rich," he said to himself as he slowly moved along over the soft sand, "and perhaps I may never find any diamonds or gold.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading You see the stone pressed on his leg that had rheumatism in it, and it hurt the old gentleman rabbit very much.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading But no matter, I am enjoying myself, and that is something.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Uncle Wiggily was lame the next day after he had been caught under the stone when the wolf nearly got him, and the horseshoe crab had dug him out.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "It is certainly taking me quite a long time to get rich," he said to himself as he slowly moved along over the soft sand, "and perhaps I may never find any diamonds or gold.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Uncle Wiggily was lame the next day after he had been caught under the stone when the wolf nearly got him, and the horseshoe crab had dug him out.
not any; not one
From this reading But no matter, I am enjoying myself, and that is something.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading You see the stone pressed on his leg that had rheumatism in it, and it hurt the old gentleman rabbit very much.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You see the stone pressed on his leg that had rheumatism in it, and it hurt the old gentleman rabbit very much.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "It is certainly taking me quite a long time to get rich," he said to himself as he slowly moved along over the soft sand, "and perhaps I may never find any diamonds or gold.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Uncle Wiggily was lame the next day after he had been caught under the stone when the wolf nearly got him, and the horseshoe crab had dug him out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "It is certainly taking me quite a long time to get rich," he said to himself as he slowly moved along over the soft sand, "and perhaps I may never find any diamonds or gold.
by chance
From this reading "It is certainly taking me quite a long time to get rich," he said to himself as he slowly moved along over the soft sand, "and perhaps I may never find any diamonds or gold.
compacted by ironing
From this reading You see the stone pressed on his leg that had rheumatism in it, and it hurt the old gentleman rabbit very much.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But he was quite brave, and when he got up in the morning, even though he could hardly limp along, he decided that he would hop down the sandy beach at the seashore and see if he couldn't find his fortune there.
rabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading You see the stone pressed on his leg that had rheumatism in it, and it hurt the old gentleman rabbit very much.
rheumatismnounUS /ˈruːmətɪzəm/
any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
From this reading You see the stone pressed on his leg that had rheumatism in it, and it hurt the old gentleman rabbit very much.
possessing material wealth
From this reading "It is certainly taking me quite a long time to get rich," he said to himself as he slowly moved along over the soft sand, "and perhaps I may never find any diamonds or gold.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is certainly taking me quite a long time to get rich," he said to himself as he slowly moved along over the soft sand, "and perhaps I may never find any diamonds or gold.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading "It is certainly taking me quite a long time to get rich," he said to himself as he slowly moved along over the soft sand, "and perhaps I may never find any diamonds or gold.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading But he was quite brave, and when he got up in the morning, even though he could hardly limp along, he decided that he would hop down the sandy beach at the seashore and see if he couldn't find his fortune there.
seashorenounUS /ˈsiːʃɔːr/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading But he was quite brave, and when he got up in the morning, even though he could hardly limp along, he decided that he would hop down the sandy beach at the seashore and see if he couldn't find his fortune there.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see the stone pressed on his leg that had rheumatism in it, and it hurt the old gentleman rabbit very much.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "It is certainly taking me quite a long time to get rich," he said to himself as he slowly moved along over the soft sand, "and perhaps I may never find any diamonds or gold.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading "It is certainly taking me quite a long time to get rich," he said to himself as he slowly moved along over the soft sand, "and perhaps I may never find any diamonds or gold.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But no matter, I am enjoying myself, and that is something.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Uncle Wiggily was lame the next day after he had been caught under the stone when the wolf nearly got him, and the horseshoe crab had dug him out.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "It is certainly taking me quite a long time to get rich," he said to himself as he slowly moved along over the soft sand, "and perhaps I may never find any diamonds or gold.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You see the stone pressed on his leg that had rheumatism in it, and it hurt the old gentleman rabbit very much.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Uncle Wiggily was lame the next day after he had been caught under the stone when the wolf nearly got him, and the horseshoe crab had dug him out.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But he was quite brave, and when he got up in the morning, even though he could hardly limp along, he decided that he would hop down the sandy beach at the seashore and see if he couldn't find his fortune there.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But he was quite brave, and when he got up in the morning, even though he could hardly limp along, he decided that he would hop down the sandy beach at the seashore and see if he couldn't find his fortune there.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "It is certainly taking me quite a long time to get rich," he said to himself as he slowly moved along over the soft sand, "and perhaps I may never find any diamonds or gold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is certainly taking me quite a long time to get rich," he said to himself as he slowly moved along over the soft sand, "and perhaps I may never find any diamonds or gold.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Wiggily was lame the next day after he had been caught under the stone when the wolf nearly got him, and the horseshoe crab had dug him out.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Uncle Wiggily was lame the next day after he had been caught under the stone when the wolf nearly got him, and the horseshoe crab had dug him out.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But he was quite brave, and when he got up in the morning, even though he could hardly limp along, he decided that he would hop down the sandy beach at the seashore and see if he couldn't find his fortune there.
precisely as stated
From this reading You see the stone pressed on his leg that had rheumatism in it, and it hurt the old gentleman rabbit very much.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Uncle Wiggily was lame the next day after he had been caught under the stone when the wolf nearly got him, and the horseshoe crab had dug him out.
at the time that
From this reading Uncle Wiggily was lame the next day after he had been caught under the stone when the wolf nearly got him, and the horseshoe crab had dug him out.
Wiggily
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From this reading Uncle Wiggily was lame the next day after he had been caught under the stone when the wolf nearly got him, and the horseshoe crab had dug him out.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Uncle Wiggily was lame the next day after he had been caught under the stone when the wolf nearly got him, and the horseshoe crab had dug him out.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But he was quite brave, and when he got up in the morning, even though he could hardly limp along, he decided that he would hop down the sandy beach at the seashore and see if he couldn't find his fortune there.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see the stone pressed on his leg that had rheumatism in it, and it hurt the old gentleman rabbit very much.
