used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Noddy's duty on the journey to Brighton was to assist in keeping the cattle on their feet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
BrightonnounUS /ˈbraɪtən/
a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex
From this reading Noddy's duty on the journey to Brighton was to assist in keeping the cattle on their feet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Noddy's duty on the journey to Brighton was to assist in keeping the cattle on their feet.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The persons in charge of the cattle, therefore, are obliged to watch them, and keep them on their feet.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading The train occasionally stopped during the night, and was several times delayed, so that it did not reach its destination till the middle of the following forenoon.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading The train occasionally stopped during the night, and was several times delayed, so that it did not reach its destination till the middle of the following forenoon.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The train occasionally stopped during the night, and was several times delayed, so that it did not reach its destination till the middle of the following forenoon.
having made preparations
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The train occasionally stopped during the night, and was several times delayed, so that it did not reach its destination till the middle of the following forenoon.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Noddy's duty on the journey to Brighton was to assist in keeping the cattle on their feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Noddy's duty on the journey to Brighton was to assist in keeping the cattle on their feet.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The train occasionally stopped during the night, and was several times delayed, so that it did not reach its destination till the middle of the following forenoon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The train occasionally stopped during the night, and was several times delayed, so that it did not reach its destination till the middle of the following forenoon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Noddy's duty on the journey to Brighton was to assist in keeping the cattle on their feet.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The train occasionally stopped during the night, and was several times delayed, so that it did not reach its destination till the middle of the following forenoon.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The train occasionally stopped during the night, and was several times delayed, so that it did not reach its destination till the middle of the following forenoon.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Noddy's duty on the journey to Brighton was to assist in keeping the cattle on their feet.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The persons in charge of the cattle, therefore, are obliged to watch them, and keep them on their feet.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Noddy's duty on the journey to Brighton was to assist in keeping the cattle on their feet.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The train occasionally stopped during the night, and was several times delayed, so that it did not reach its destination till the middle of the following forenoon.
MOLLIEnounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading POOR MOLLIE.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The train occasionally stopped during the night, and was several times delayed, so that it did not reach its destination till the middle of the following forenoon.
Noddy's
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From this reading Noddy's duty on the journey to Brighton was to assist in keeping the cattle on their feet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading The persons in charge of the cattle, therefore, are obliged to watch them, and keep them on their feet.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading The train occasionally stopped during the night, and was several times delayed, so that it did not reach its destination till the middle of the following forenoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The persons in charge of the cattle, therefore, are obliged to watch them, and keep them on their feet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Noddy's duty on the journey to Brighton was to assist in keeping the cattle on their feet.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
others
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From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The persons in charge of the cattle, therefore, are obliged to watch them, and keep them on their feet.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading POOR MOLLIE.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The train occasionally stopped during the night, and was several times delayed, so that it did not reach its destination till the middle of the following forenoon.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The train occasionally stopped during the night, and was several times delayed, so that it did not reach its destination till the middle of the following forenoon.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The train occasionally stopped during the night, and was several times delayed, so that it did not reach its destination till the middle of the following forenoon.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Noddy's duty on the journey to Brighton was to assist in keeping the cattle on their feet.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Noddy's duty on the journey to Brighton was to assist in keeping the cattle on their feet.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The persons in charge of the cattle, therefore, are obliged to watch them, and keep them on their feet.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The persons in charge of the cattle, therefore, are obliged to watch them, and keep them on their feet.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
up to a particular time
From this reading The train occasionally stopped during the night, and was several times delayed, so that it did not reach its destination till the middle of the following forenoon.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The train occasionally stopped during the night, and was several times delayed, so that it did not reach its destination till the middle of the following forenoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Noddy's duty on the journey to Brighton was to assist in keeping the cattle on their feet.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The train occasionally stopped during the night, and was several times delayed, so that it did not reach its destination till the middle of the following forenoon.
trampledverbUS /ˈtræmpəld/
past form of “trample” — tread or stomp heavily or roughly
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Noddy's duty on the journey to Brighton was to assist in keeping the cattle on their feet.
look attentively
From this reading The persons in charge of the cattle, therefore, are obliged to watch them, and keep them on their feet.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
at the time that
From this reading When the poor animals become weary, they are disposed to lie down; but they are so closely packed that this is not possible for more than one or two in a car; and if one lies down he is liable to be trampled to death by the others.
