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BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly. But if they were surprised, the farmer was more so. To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one. “Well, well, well! Where did you all come from, I should like to know?
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Where did you all come from, I should like to know?”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But if they were surprised, the farmer was more so.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Well, well, well!”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.
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From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.
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From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.
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From this reading To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if they were surprised, the farmer was more so.
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From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
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From this reading To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
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From this reading To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Where did you all come from, I should like to know?
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From this reading To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Where did you all come from, I should like to know?
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Where did you all come from, I should like to know?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if they were surprised, the farmer was more so.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Where did you all come from, I should like to know?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Where did you all come from, I should like to know?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But if they were surprised, the farmer was more so.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Where did you all come from, I should like to know?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But if they were surprised, the farmer was more so.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But if they were surprised, the farmer was more so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To come unexpectedly upon two stray dogs and a black cat and one of those dogs the Red Cross dog he had just been feeding was enough to surprise any one.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, well, well!
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
at the time that
From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where did you all come from, I should like to know?
in the company of; together with
From this reading BUTTON MAKES THE FARMER FIGHTING MAD Stubby was nibbling on his chicken leg with Duke and Button nearly half asleep when they were all startled by the farmer coming round the straw stack unexpectedly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Where did you all come from, I should like to know?
