Chapter I

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries

From this reading Said one, "This plot where drifts now roll Seems like an acre from the Pole.

(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 Another cried, "That suits us all.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Said one, "This plot where drifts now roll Seems like an acre from the Pole.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another cried, "That suits us all.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I have a scheme which nothing lacks: Now while the snow so closely packs, And may be molded in the hand, We'll build a statue tall and grand Which here shall stand at morning prime, To be the wonder of the time."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I have a scheme which nothing lacks: Now while the snow so closely packs, And may be molded in the hand, We'll build a statue tall and grand Which here shall stand at morning prime, To be the wonder of the time."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

closed to traffic

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

plural of “brownie” — a junior Girl Scout

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make by combining materials and parts

From this reading I have a scheme which nothing lacks: Now while the snow so closely packs, And may be molded in the hand, We'll build a statue tall and grand Which here shall stand at morning prime, To be the wonder of the time."

showing who or what does the action

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in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading I have a scheme which nothing lacks: Now while the snow so closely packs, And may be molded in the hand, We'll build a statue tall and grand Which here shall stand at morning prime, To be the wonder of the time."

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Another cried, "That suits us all.

plural of “drift” — a force that moves something along

From this reading Said one, "This plot where drifts now roll Seems like an acre from the Pole.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Said one, "This plot where drifts now roll Seems like an acre from the Pole.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading I have a scheme which nothing lacks: Now while the snow so closely packs, And may be molded in the hand, We'll build a statue tall and grand Which here shall stand at morning prime, To be the wonder of the time."

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading I have a scheme which nothing lacks: Now while the snow so closely packs, And may be molded in the hand, We'll build a statue tall and grand Which here shall stand at morning prime, To be the wonder of the time."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have a scheme which nothing lacks: Now while the snow so closely packs, And may be molded in the hand, We'll build a statue tall and grand Which here shall stand at morning prime, To be the wonder of the time."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I have a scheme which nothing lacks: Now while the snow so closely packs, And may be molded in the hand, We'll build a statue tall and grand Which here shall stand at morning prime, To be the wonder of the time."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I have a scheme which nothing lacks: Now while the snow so closely packs, And may be molded in the hand, We'll build a statue tall and grand Which here shall stand at morning prime, To be the wonder of the time."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

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plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

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plural of “lack” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading I have a scheme which nothing lacks: Now while the snow so closely packs, And may be molded in the hand, We'll build a statue tall and grand Which here shall stand at morning prime, To be the wonder of the time."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Said one, "This plot where drifts now roll Seems like an acre from the Pole.

a large number or amount

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

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used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I have a scheme which nothing lacks: Now while the snow so closely packs, And may be molded in the hand, We'll build a statue tall and grand Which here shall stand at morning prime, To be the wonder of the time."

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading I have a scheme which nothing lacks: Now while the snow so closely packs, And may be molded in the hand, We'll build a statue tall and grand Which here shall stand at morning prime, To be the wonder of the time."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading I have a scheme which nothing lacks: Now while the snow so closely packs, And may be molded in the hand, We'll build a statue tall and grand Which here shall stand at morning prime, To be the wonder of the time."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

a brief written record

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not one thing; not anything

From this reading I have a scheme which nothing lacks: Now while the snow so closely packs, And may be molded in the hand, We'll build a statue tall and grand Which here shall stand at morning prime, To be the wonder of the time."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Said one, "This plot where drifts now roll Seems like an acre from the Pole.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I have a scheme which nothing lacks: Now while the snow so closely packs, And may be molded in the hand, We'll build a statue tall and grand Which here shall stand at morning prime, To be the wonder of the time."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Said one, "This plot where drifts now roll Seems like an acre from the Pole.

plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number

From this reading I have a scheme which nothing lacks: Now while the snow so closely packs, And may be molded in the hand, We'll build a statue tall and grand Which here shall stand at morning prime, To be the wonder of the time."

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading Said one, "This plot where drifts now roll Seems like an acre from the Pole.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading Said one, "This plot where drifts now roll Seems like an acre from the Pole.

first in rank or degree

From this reading I have a scheme which nothing lacks: Now while the snow so closely packs, And may be molded in the hand, We'll build a statue tall and grand Which here shall stand at morning prime, To be the wonder of the time."

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading Said one, "This plot where drifts now roll Seems like an acre from the Pole.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Said one, "This plot where drifts now roll Seems like an acre from the Pole.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading I have a scheme which nothing lacks: Now while the snow so closely packs, And may be molded in the hand, We'll build a statue tall and grand Which here shall stand at morning prime, To be the wonder of the time."

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Said one, "This plot where drifts now roll Seems like an acre from the Pole.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading I have a scheme which nothing lacks: Now while the snow so closely packs, And may be molded in the hand, We'll build a statue tall and grand Which here shall stand at morning prime, To be the wonder of the time."

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I have a scheme which nothing lacks: Now while the snow so closely packs, And may be molded in the hand, We'll build a statue tall and grand Which here shall stand at morning prime, To be the wonder of the time."

make square

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

be standing; be upright

From this reading I have a scheme which nothing lacks: Now while the snow so closely packs, And may be molded in the hand, We'll build a statue tall and grand Which here shall stand at morning prime, To be the wonder of the time."

look at with fixed eyes

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading I have a scheme which nothing lacks: Now while the snow so closely packs, And may be molded in the hand, We'll build a statue tall and grand Which here shall stand at morning prime, To be the wonder of the time."

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

From this reading Another cried, "That suits us all.

confined on all sides

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great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading I have a scheme which nothing lacks: Now while the snow so closely packs, And may be molded in the hand, We'll build a statue tall and grand Which here shall stand at morning prime, To be the wonder of the time."

the words of something written

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

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belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Said one, "This plot where drifts now roll Seems like an acre from the Pole.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I have a scheme which nothing lacks: Now while the snow so closely packs, And may be molded in the hand, We'll build a statue tall and grand Which here shall stand at morning prime, To be the wonder of the time."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Another cried, "That suits us all.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I have a scheme which nothing lacks: Now while the snow so closely packs, And may be molded in the hand, We'll build a statue tall and grand Which here shall stand at morning prime, To be the wonder of the time."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

at the time that

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

in or at the place that

From this reading Said one, "This plot where drifts now roll Seems like an acre from the Pole.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

during the time that

From this reading I have a scheme which nothing lacks: Now while the snow so closely packs, And may be molded in the hand, We'll build a statue tall and grand Which here shall stand at morning prime, To be the wonder of the time."

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading When snowdrifts blocked the country roads, And trees were bending with their loads, The wind grew mild which had been raw, And winter yielded to a thaw; That night the Brownies stood to stare In wonder on the village square.