used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "Why do they build another pond when there is such a big one above?" asked Betty.
(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 So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Um--he am.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Scout sit and watch."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "I believe they are building another dam, Tally!" exclaimed Mr. Gilroy, under his breath.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I believe they are building another dam, Tally!" exclaimed Mr. Gilroy, under his breath.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why do they build another pond when there is such a big one above?" asked Betty.
beaversnounUS /ˈbiːvərz/
plural of “beaver” — the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I believe they are building another dam, Tally!" exclaimed Mr. Gilroy, under his breath.
Betty
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From this reading "Why do they build another pond when there is such a big one above?" asked Betty.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Why do they build another pond when there is such a big one above?" asked Betty.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "I believe they are building another dam, Tally!" exclaimed Mr. Gilroy, under his breath.
brinknounUS /brɪŋk/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading "Why do they build another pond when there is such a big one above?" asked Betty.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading "I believe they are building another dam, Tally!" exclaimed Mr. Gilroy, under his breath.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading "I believe they are building another dam, Tally!" exclaimed Mr. Gilroy, under his breath.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
debrisnounUS /dəˈbriː/
the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Why do they build another pond when there is such a big one above?" asked Betty.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
downstreamadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈstriːm/
away from the source or with the current
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "I believe they are building another dam, Tally!" exclaimed Mr. Gilroy, under his breath.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
Gilroy
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From this reading "I believe they are building another dam, Tally!" exclaimed Mr. Gilroy, under his breath.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Um--he am.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I believe they are building another dam, Tally!" exclaimed Mr. Gilroy, under his breath.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I believe they are building another dam, Tally!" exclaimed Mr. Gilroy, under his breath.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why do they build another pond when there is such a big one above?" asked Betty.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I believe they are building another dam, Tally!" exclaimed Mr. Gilroy, under his breath.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Why do they build another pond when there is such a big one above?" asked Betty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Scout sit and watch."
without speaking
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
be seated
From this reading Scout sit and watch."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
TallynounUS /ˈtæli/
a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading "I believe they are building another dam, Tally!" exclaimed Mr. Gilroy, under his breath.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Why do they build another pond when there is such a big one above?" asked Betty.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I believe they are building another dam, Tally!" exclaimed Mr. Gilroy, under his breath.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
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 So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
Um
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From this reading "Um--he am.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "I believe they are building another dam, Tally!" exclaimed Mr. Gilroy, under his breath.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
look attentively
From this reading Scout sit and watch."
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
at the time that
From this reading "Why do they build another pond when there is such a big one above?" asked Betty.
in or at the place that
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why do they build another pond when there is such a big one above?" asked Betty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So they all sat on the brink of the pond silently watching the busy workers as they cut down trees, dragged them into the water and then swam with them to the dam, where other beavers helped to place the heavy tree trunks in such a manner that any dead wood or debris floating downstream would catch and help to dam up the water.
