adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The best of the old-time sleds were made by cutting down a small oak, beech, or maple tree that had a promising curve at the root.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Through each runner six holes were bored from the top, each pair of holes about two inches apart.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Through each runner six holes were bored from the top, each pair of holes about two inches apart.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The best of the old-time sleds were made by cutting down a small oak, beech, or maple tree that had a promising curve at the root.
beechnounUS /biːtʃ/
any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions
From this reading The best of the old-time sleds were made by cutting down a small oak, beech, or maple tree that had a promising curve at the root.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Into the holes were driven wooden pegs to hold the three benches.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The best of the old-time sleds were made by cutting down a small oak, beech, or maple tree that had a promising curve at the root.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading Through each runner six holes were bored from the top, each pair of holes about two inches apart.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The best of the old-time sleds were made by cutting down a small oak, beech, or maple tree that had a promising curve at the root.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
COASTINGverbUS /ˈkoʊstɪŋ/
-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading The best of the old-time sleds were made by cutting down a small oak, beech, or maple tree that had a promising curve at the root.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading The best of the old-time sleds were made by cutting down a small oak, beech, or maple tree that had a promising curve at the root.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The best of the old-time sleds were made by cutting down a small oak, beech, or maple tree that had a promising curve at the root.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading This was dressed, then sawed down the middle, so as to make the two runners.
drivenadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪvən/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Into the holes were driven wooden pegs to hold the three benches.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Through each runner six holes were bored from the top, each pair of holes about two inches apart.
effectivelyadverbUS /ɪˈfektɪvli/
in an effective manner
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Through each runner six holes were bored from the top, each pair of holes about two inches apart.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The best of the old-time sleds were made by cutting down a small oak, beech, or maple tree that had a promising curve at the root.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Into the holes were driven wooden pegs to hold the three benches.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading Through each runner six holes were bored from the top, each pair of holes about two inches apart.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Through each runner six holes were bored from the top, each pair of holes about two inches apart.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Into the holes were driven wooden pegs to hold the three benches.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
KINDSnounUS /kaɪndz/
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
LongadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
machine-madeadjective
made by machine
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The best of the old-time sleds were made by cutting down a small oak, beech, or maple tree that had a promising curve at the root.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading This was dressed, then sawed down the middle, so as to make the two runners.
MANYadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
maplenounUS /ˈmeɪpəl/
wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The best of the old-time sleds were made by cutting down a small oak, beech, or maple tree that had a promising curve at the root.
marketnounUS /ˈmɑːrkət/
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading This was dressed, then sawed down the middle, so as to make the two runners.
modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The best of the old-time sleds were made by cutting down a small oak, beech, or maple tree that had a promising curve at the root.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
old-timeadjective
attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
From this reading The best of the old-time sleds were made by cutting down a small oak, beech, or maple tree that had a promising curve at the root.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Through each runner six holes were bored from the top, each pair of holes about two inches apart.
pegsnounUS /peɡz/
plural of “peg” — a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
From this reading Into the holes were driven wooden pegs to hold the three benches.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading The best of the old-time sleds were made by cutting down a small oak, beech, or maple tree that had a promising curve at the root.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading The best of the old-time sleds were made by cutting down a small oak, beech, or maple tree that had a promising curve at the root.
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading Through each runner six holes were bored from the top, each pair of holes about two inches apart.
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading This was dressed, then sawed down the middle, so as to make the two runners.
sawedverbUS /sɔːd/
past form of “saw” — cut with a saw
From this reading This was dressed, then sawed down the middle, so as to make the two runners.
sightlyadjective
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Through each runner six holes were bored from the top, each pair of holes about two inches apart.
slednounUS /sled/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
sled-maker
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
SLEDSnounUS /sledz/
plural of “sled” — a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The best of the old-time sleds were made by cutting down a small oak, beech, or maple tree that had a promising curve at the root.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The best of the old-time sleds were made by cutting down a small oak, beech, or maple tree that had a promising curve at the root.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading This was dressed, then sawed down the middle, so as to make the two runners.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Into the holes were driven wooden pegs to hold the three benches.
ThroughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through each runner six holes were bored from the top, each pair of holes about two inches apart.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was dressed, then sawed down the middle, so as to make the two runners.
TOBOGGANnounUS /təˈbɑːɡən/
a long narrow sled without runners; boards curve upward in front
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading Through each runner six holes were bored from the top, each pair of holes about two inches apart.
treenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The best of the old-time sleds were made by cutting down a small oak, beech, or maple tree that had a promising curve at the root.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This was dressed, then sawed down the middle, so as to make the two runners.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COASTING; SLEDS OF MANY KINDS--THE TOBOGGAN Long before the strong, light, machine-made sled was put on the market or even thought of, the American boy was his own sled-maker, and if this sled was not so sightly, it certainly got there as effectively as does its modern rival.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The best of the old-time sleds were made by cutting down a small oak, beech, or maple tree that had a promising curve at the root.
woodenadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdən/
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Into the holes were driven wooden pegs to hold the three benches.
