used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been decided that for the first day David should draw a load of one hundred and seventy-five pounds, and Roly one hundred and fifty.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Saturday night's storm had ceased before daybreak, and fortunately but an inch of snow had fallen,--not enough to interfere with their progress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SLEDDING The following day was Sunday, and they rested in camp.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Breakfast over, Uncle Will declared that no time must be lost in loading up the sleds.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been decided that for the first day David should draw a load of one hundred and seventy-five pounds, and Roly one hundred and fifty.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Saturday night's storm had ceased before daybreak, and fortunately but an inch of snow had fallen,--not enough to interfere with their progress.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The tents were brushed clean of the feathery flakes early on Monday morning, before being taken down and folded for the journey.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Breakfast over, Uncle Will declared that no time must be lost in loading up the sleds.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading The tents were brushed clean of the feathery flakes early on Monday morning, before being taken down and folded for the journey.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Saturday night's storm had ceased before daybreak, and fortunately but an inch of snow had fallen,--not enough to interfere with their progress.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading SLEDDING The following day was Sunday, and they rested in camp.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Saturday night's storm had ceased before daybreak, and fortunately but an inch of snow had fallen,--not enough to interfere with their progress.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading The tents were brushed clean of the feathery flakes early on Monday morning, before being taken down and folded for the journey.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading It had been decided that for the first day David should draw a load of one hundred and seventy-five pounds, and Roly one hundred and fifty.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SLEDDING The following day was Sunday, and they rested in camp.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading Saturday night's storm had ceased before daybreak, and fortunately but an inch of snow had fallen,--not enough to interfere with their progress.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It had been decided that for the first day David should draw a load of one hundred and seventy-five pounds, and Roly one hundred and fifty.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Breakfast over, Uncle Will declared that no time must be lost in loading up the sleds.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The tents were brushed clean of the feathery flakes early on Monday morning, before being taken down and folded for the journey.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading It had been decided that for the first day David should draw a load of one hundred and seventy-five pounds, and Roly one hundred and fifty.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The tents were brushed clean of the feathery flakes early on Monday morning, before being taken down and folded for the journey.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Saturday night's storm had ceased before daybreak, and fortunately but an inch of snow had fallen,--not enough to interfere with their progress.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Saturday night's storm had ceased before daybreak, and fortunately but an inch of snow had fallen,--not enough to interfere with their progress.
featheryadjectiveUS /ˈfeðəri/
resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers
From this reading The tents were brushed clean of the feathery flakes early on Monday morning, before being taken down and folded for the journey.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading It had been decided that for the first day David should draw a load of one hundred and seventy-five pounds, and Roly one hundred and fifty.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It had been decided that for the first day David should draw a load of one hundred and seventy-five pounds, and Roly one hundred and fifty.
flakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading The tents were brushed clean of the feathery flakes early on Monday morning, before being taken down and folded for the journey.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading The tents were brushed clean of the feathery flakes early on Monday morning, before being taken down and folded for the journey.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading SLEDDING The following day was Sunday, and they rested in camp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The tents were brushed clean of the feathery flakes early on Monday morning, before being taken down and folded for the journey.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Saturday night's storm had ceased before daybreak, and fortunately but an inch of snow had fallen,--not enough to interfere with their progress.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Saturday night's storm had ceased before daybreak, and fortunately but an inch of snow had fallen,--not enough to interfere with their progress.
ten 10s
From this reading It had been decided that for the first day David should draw a load of one hundred and seventy-five pounds, and Roly one hundred and fifty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SLEDDING The following day was Sunday, and they rested in camp.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Saturday night's storm had ceased before daybreak, and fortunately but an inch of snow had fallen,--not enough to interfere with their progress.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Saturday night's storm had ceased before daybreak, and fortunately but an inch of snow had fallen,--not enough to interfere with their progress.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been decided that for the first day David should draw a load of one hundred and seventy-five pounds, and Roly one hundred and fifty.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The tents were brushed clean of the feathery flakes early on Monday morning, before being taken down and folded for the journey.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading It had been decided that for the first day David should draw a load of one hundred and seventy-five pounds, and Roly one hundred and fifty.
loadingnounUS /ˈloʊdɪŋ/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Breakfast over, Uncle Will declared that no time must be lost in loading up the sleds.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Breakfast over, Uncle Will declared that no time must be lost in loading up the sleds.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading The tents were brushed clean of the feathery flakes early on Monday morning, before being taken down and folded for the journey.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The tents were brushed clean of the feathery flakes early on Monday morning, before being taken down and folded for the journey.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Breakfast over, Uncle Will declared that no time must be lost in loading up the sleds.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Saturday night's storm had ceased before daybreak, and fortunately but an inch of snow had fallen,--not enough to interfere with their progress.
not any; not one
From this reading Breakfast over, Uncle Will declared that no time must be lost in loading up the sleds.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Saturday night's storm had ceased before daybreak, and fortunately but an inch of snow had fallen,--not enough to interfere with their progress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Saturday night's storm had ceased before daybreak, and fortunately but an inch of snow had fallen,--not enough to interfere with their progress.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The tents were brushed clean of the feathery flakes early on Monday morning, before being taken down and folded for the journey.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It had been decided that for the first day David should draw a load of one hundred and seventy-five pounds, and Roly one hundred and fifty.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Breakfast over, Uncle Will declared that no time must be lost in loading up the sleds.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading It had been decided that for the first day David should draw a load of one hundred and seventy-five pounds, and Roly one hundred and fifty.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Saturday night's storm had ceased before daybreak, and fortunately but an inch of snow had fallen,--not enough to interfere with their progress.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading SLEDDING The following day was Sunday, and they rested in camp.
Roly
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From this reading It had been decided that for the first day David should draw a load of one hundred and seventy-five pounds, and Roly one hundred and fifty.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Saturday night's storm had ceased before daybreak, and fortunately but an inch of snow had fallen,--not enough to interfere with their progress.
seventy-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈsevəntifaɪv/
being five more than seventy
From this reading It had been decided that for the first day David should draw a load of one hundred and seventy-five pounds, and Roly one hundred and fifty.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It had been decided that for the first day David should draw a load of one hundred and seventy-five pounds, and Roly one hundred and fifty.
SLEDDINGnounUS /ˈsledɪŋ/
the sport of riding on a sled or sleigh
From this reading SLEDDING The following day was Sunday, and they rested in camp.
sledsnounUS /sledz/
plural of “sled” — a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading Breakfast over, Uncle Will declared that no time must be lost in loading up the sleds.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Saturday night's storm had ceased before daybreak, and fortunately but an inch of snow had fallen,--not enough to interfere with their progress.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Saturday night's storm had ceased before daybreak, and fortunately but an inch of snow had fallen,--not enough to interfere with their progress.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading SLEDDING The following day was Sunday, and they rested in camp.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The tents were brushed clean of the feathery flakes early on Monday morning, before being taken down and folded for the journey.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The tents were brushed clean of the feathery flakes early on Monday morning, before being taken down and folded for the journey.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Breakfast over, Uncle Will declared that no time must be lost in loading up the sleds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SLEDDING The following day was Sunday, and they rested in camp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Saturday night's storm had ceased before daybreak, and fortunately but an inch of snow had fallen,--not enough to interfere with their progress.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SLEDDING The following day was Sunday, and they rested in camp.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Breakfast over, Uncle Will declared that no time must be lost in loading up the sleds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Saturday night's storm had ceased before daybreak, and fortunately but an inch of snow had fallen,--not enough to interfere with their progress.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Breakfast over, Uncle Will declared that no time must be lost in loading up the sleds.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Breakfast over, Uncle Will declared that no time must be lost in loading up the sleds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SLEDDING The following day was Sunday, and they rested in camp.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The tents were brushed clean of the feathery flakes early on Monday morning, before being taken down and folded for the journey.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Breakfast over, Uncle Will declared that no time must be lost in loading up the sleds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Saturday night's storm had ceased before daybreak, and fortunately but an inch of snow had fallen,--not enough to interfere with their progress.
