used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Isn't there some kind of a cliff around here, under which we can stand?" asked Granbury Lapham of the sleigh driver.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He had to raise his voice to make himself heard above the fury of the elements.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The look in his eyes showed his keen anxiety.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "That's true, but where are we to go?" questioned Roger.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Isn't there some kind of a cliff around here, under which we can stand?" asked Granbury Lapham of the sleigh driver.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Isn't there some kind of a cliff around here, under which we can stand?" asked Granbury Lapham of the sleigh driver.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SNOWBOUND IN THE MOUNTAINS "If we stay here we'll be in danger of the falling trees!" cried Dave.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "That's true, but where are we to go?" questioned Roger.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Isn't there some kind of a cliff around here, under which we can stand?" asked Granbury Lapham of the sleigh driver.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading "Isn't there some kind of a cliff around here, under which we can stand?" asked Granbury Lapham of the sleigh driver.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading SNOWBOUND IN THE MOUNTAINS "If we stay here we'll be in danger of the falling trees!" cried Dave.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading SNOWBOUND IN THE MOUNTAINS "If we stay here we'll be in danger of the falling trees!" cried Dave.
Dave
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From this reading SNOWBOUND IN THE MOUNTAINS "If we stay here we'll be in danger of the falling trees!" cried Dave.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading "Isn't there some kind of a cliff around here, under which we can stand?" asked Granbury Lapham of the sleigh driver.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading He had to raise his voice to make himself heard above the fury of the elements.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The look in his eyes showed his keen anxiety.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading SNOWBOUND IN THE MOUNTAINS "If we stay here we'll be in danger of the falling trees!" cried Dave.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading He had to raise his voice to make himself heard above the fury of the elements.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "That's true, but where are we to go?" questioned Roger.
Granbury
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From this reading "Isn't there some kind of a cliff around here, under which we can stand?" asked Granbury Lapham of the sleigh driver.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had to raise his voice to make himself heard above the fury of the elements.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had to raise his voice to make himself heard above the fury of the elements.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had to raise his voice to make himself heard above the fury of the elements.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading SNOWBOUND IN THE MOUNTAINS "If we stay here we'll be in danger of the falling trees!" cried Dave.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had to raise his voice to make himself heard above the fury of the elements.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had to raise his voice to make himself heard above the fury of the elements.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading SNOWBOUND IN THE MOUNTAINS "If we stay here we'll be in danger of the falling trees!" cried Dave.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SNOWBOUND IN THE MOUNTAINS "If we stay here we'll be in danger of the falling trees!" cried Dave.
Isn't
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From this reading "Isn't there some kind of a cliff around here, under which we can stand?" asked Granbury Lapham of the sleigh driver.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The look in his eyes showed his keen anxiety.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Isn't there some kind of a cliff around here, under which we can stand?" asked Granbury Lapham of the sleigh driver.
Lapham
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From this reading "Isn't there some kind of a cliff around here, under which we can stand?" asked Granbury Lapham of the sleigh driver.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The look in his eyes showed his keen anxiety.
engage in
From this reading He had to raise his voice to make himself heard above the fury of the elements.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading SNOWBOUND IN THE MOUNTAINS "If we stay here we'll be in danger of the falling trees!" cried Dave.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SNOWBOUND IN THE MOUNTAINS "If we stay here we'll be in danger of the falling trees!" cried Dave.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "That's true, but where are we to go?" questioned Roger.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading He had to raise his voice to make himself heard above the fury of the elements.
Roger
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From this reading "That's true, but where are we to go?" questioned Roger.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The look in his eyes showed his keen anxiety.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading "Isn't there some kind of a cliff around here, under which we can stand?" asked Granbury Lapham of the sleigh driver.
SNOWBOUNDadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊbaʊnd/
confined or shut in by heavy snow
From this reading SNOWBOUND IN THE MOUNTAINS "If we stay here we'll be in danger of the falling trees!" cried Dave.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Isn't there some kind of a cliff around here, under which we can stand?" asked Granbury Lapham of the sleigh driver.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "Isn't there some kind of a cliff around here, under which we can stand?" asked Granbury Lapham of the sleigh driver.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading SNOWBOUND IN THE MOUNTAINS "If we stay here we'll be in danger of the falling trees!" cried Dave.
That's
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From this reading "That's true, but where are we to go?" questioned Roger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SNOWBOUND IN THE MOUNTAINS "If we stay here we'll be in danger of the falling trees!" cried Dave.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Isn't there some kind of a cliff around here, under which we can stand?" asked Granbury Lapham of the sleigh driver.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had to raise his voice to make himself heard above the fury of the elements.
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 SNOWBOUND IN THE MOUNTAINS "If we stay here we'll be in danger of the falling trees!" cried Dave.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "That's true, but where are we to go?" questioned Roger.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Isn't there some kind of a cliff around here, under which we can stand?" asked Granbury Lapham of the sleigh driver.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He had to raise his voice to make himself heard above the fury of the elements.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading SNOWBOUND IN THE MOUNTAINS "If we stay here we'll be in danger of the falling trees!" cried Dave.
we'll
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From this reading SNOWBOUND IN THE MOUNTAINS "If we stay here we'll be in danger of the falling trees!" cried Dave.
in or at the place that
From this reading "That's true, but where are we to go?" questioned Roger.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Isn't there some kind of a cliff around here, under which we can stand?" asked Granbury Lapham of the sleigh driver.
