aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading As we walked around among the houses, only our heads and shoulders showed above the snow.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After each storm the rangers took snow plows and cleared the roads along the Rim, but the rest of our little world lay among big snow drifts.
AlaskanounUS /əˈlæskə/
a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union
From this reading It was like living in Alaska.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading After each storm the rangers took snow plows and cleared the roads along the Rim, but the rest of our little world lay among big snow drifts.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading After each storm the rangers took snow plows and cleared the roads along the Rim, but the rest of our little world lay among big snow drifts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The gloomy days were getting monotonous, and when the Chief announced he was going to make an inspection trip over Tonto Trail, I elected myself, unanimously, to go along.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After each storm the rangers took snow plows and cleared the roads along the Rim, but the rest of our little world lay among big snow drifts.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The gloomy days were getting monotonous, and when the Chief announced he was going to make an inspection trip over Tonto Trail, I elected myself, unanimously, to go along.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading As we walked around among the houses, only our heads and shoulders showed above the snow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we walked around among the houses, only our heads and shoulders showed above the snow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Chapter VIII: THE DAY'S WORK_ The snow had been tumbling down every day for weeks, until several feet lay on the ground.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After each storm the rangers took snow plows and cleared the roads along the Rim, but the rest of our little world lay among big snow drifts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After each storm the rangers took snow plows and cleared the roads along the Rim, but the rest of our little world lay among big snow drifts.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading _Chapter VIII: THE DAY'S WORK_ The snow had been tumbling down every day for weeks, until several feet lay on the ground.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The gloomy days were getting monotonous, and when the Chief announced he was going to make an inspection trip over Tonto Trail, I elected myself, unanimously, to go along.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading After each storm the rangers took snow plows and cleared the roads along the Rim, but the rest of our little world lay among big snow drifts.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Chapter VIII: THE DAY'S WORK_ The snow had been tumbling down every day for weeks, until several feet lay on the ground.
DAY'SnounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Chapter VIII: THE DAY'S WORK_ The snow had been tumbling down every day for weeks, until several feet lay on the ground.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The gloomy days were getting monotonous, and when the Chief announced he was going to make an inspection trip over Tonto Trail, I elected myself, unanimously, to go along.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _Chapter VIII: THE DAY'S WORK_ The snow had been tumbling down every day for weeks, until several feet lay on the ground.
driftsnounUS /drɪfts/
plural of “drift” — a force that moves something along
From this reading After each storm the rangers took snow plows and cleared the roads along the Rim, but the rest of our little world lay among big snow drifts.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading After each storm the rangers took snow plows and cleared the roads along the Rim, but the rest of our little world lay among big snow drifts.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading The gloomy days were getting monotonous, and when the Chief announced he was going to make an inspection trip over Tonto Trail, I elected myself, unanimously, to go along.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading _Chapter VIII: THE DAY'S WORK_ The snow had been tumbling down every day for weeks, until several feet lay on the ground.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading _Chapter VIII: THE DAY'S WORK_ The snow had been tumbling down every day for weeks, until several feet lay on the ground.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Chapter VIII: THE DAY'S WORK_ The snow had been tumbling down every day for weeks, until several feet lay on the ground.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The gloomy days were getting monotonous, and when the Chief announced he was going to make an inspection trip over Tonto Trail, I elected myself, unanimously, to go along.
depressingly dark
From this reading The gloomy days were getting monotonous, and when the Chief announced he was going to make an inspection trip over Tonto Trail, I elected myself, unanimously, to go along.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The gloomy days were getting monotonous, and when the Chief announced he was going to make an inspection trip over Tonto Trail, I elected myself, unanimously, to go along.
the act of departing
From this reading The gloomy days were getting monotonous, and when the Chief announced he was going to make an inspection trip over Tonto Trail, I elected myself, unanimously, to go along.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading _Chapter VIII: THE DAY'S WORK_ The snow had been tumbling down every day for weeks, until several feet lay on the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Chapter VIII: THE DAY'S WORK_ The snow had been tumbling down every day for weeks, until several feet lay on the ground.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The gloomy days were getting monotonous, and when the Chief announced he was going to make an inspection trip over Tonto Trail, I elected myself, unanimously, to go along.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading As we walked around among the houses, only our heads and shoulders showed above the snow.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As we walked around among the houses, only our heads and shoulders showed above the snow.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The gloomy days were getting monotonous, and when the Chief announced he was going to make an inspection trip over Tonto Trail, I elected myself, unanimously, to go along.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was like living in Alaska.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading The gloomy days were getting monotonous, and when the Chief announced he was going to make an inspection trip over Tonto Trail, I elected myself, unanimously, to go along.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was like living in Alaska.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _Chapter VIII: THE DAY'S WORK_ The snow had been tumbling down every day for weeks, until several feet lay on the ground.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was like living in Alaska.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After each storm the rangers took snow plows and cleared the roads along the Rim, but the rest of our little world lay among big snow drifts.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading It was like living in Alaska.
engage in
From this reading The gloomy days were getting monotonous, and when the Chief announced he was going to make an inspection trip over Tonto Trail, I elected myself, unanimously, to go along.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading The gloomy days were getting monotonous, and when the Chief announced he was going to make an inspection trip over Tonto Trail, I elected myself, unanimously, to go along.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The gloomy days were getting monotonous, and when the Chief announced he was going to make an inspection trip over Tonto Trail, I elected myself, unanimously, to go along.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After each storm the rangers took snow plows and cleared the roads along the Rim, but the rest of our little world lay among big snow drifts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Chapter VIII: THE DAY'S WORK_ The snow had been tumbling down every day for weeks, until several feet lay on the ground.
and nothing more
From this reading As we walked around among the houses, only our heads and shoulders showed above the snow.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading After each storm the rangers took snow plows and cleared the roads along the Rim, but the rest of our little world lay among big snow drifts.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The gloomy days were getting monotonous, and when the Chief announced he was going to make an inspection trip over Tonto Trail, I elected myself, unanimously, to go along.
plowsnounUS /plaʊz/
plural of “plow” — a farm tool having one or more heavy blades to break the soil and cut a furrow prior to sowing
From this reading After each storm the rangers took snow plows and cleared the roads along the Rim, but the rest of our little world lay among big snow drifts.
rangersnounUS /ˈreɪndʒərz/
plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading After each storm the rangers took snow plows and cleared the roads along the Rim, but the rest of our little world lay among big snow drifts.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading After each storm the rangers took snow plows and cleared the roads along the Rim, but the rest of our little world lay among big snow drifts.
RimnounUS /rɪm/
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading After each storm the rangers took snow plows and cleared the roads along the Rim, but the rest of our little world lay among big snow drifts.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading After each storm the rangers took snow plows and cleared the roads along the Rim, but the rest of our little world lay among big snow drifts.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading _Chapter VIII: THE DAY'S WORK_ The snow had been tumbling down every day for weeks, until several feet lay on the ground.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading As we walked around among the houses, only our heads and shoulders showed above the snow.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As we walked around among the houses, only our heads and shoulders showed above the snow.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading _Chapter VIII: THE DAY'S WORK_ The snow had been tumbling down every day for weeks, until several feet lay on the ground.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading After each storm the rangers took snow plows and cleared the roads along the Rim, but the rest of our little world lay among big snow drifts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Chapter VIII: THE DAY'S WORK_ The snow had been tumbling down every day for weeks, until several feet lay on the ground.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The gloomy days were getting monotonous, and when the Chief announced he was going to make an inspection trip over Tonto Trail, I elected myself, unanimously, to go along.
Tonto
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From this reading The gloomy days were getting monotonous, and when the Chief announced he was going to make an inspection trip over Tonto Trail, I elected myself, unanimously, to go along.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading After each storm the rangers took snow plows and cleared the roads along the Rim, but the rest of our little world lay among big snow drifts.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The gloomy days were getting monotonous, and when the Chief announced he was going to make an inspection trip over Tonto Trail, I elected myself, unanimously, to go along.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The gloomy days were getting monotonous, and when the Chief announced he was going to make an inspection trip over Tonto Trail, I elected myself, unanimously, to go along.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading _Chapter VIII: THE DAY'S WORK_ The snow had been tumbling down every day for weeks, until several feet lay on the ground.
unanimouslyadverbUS /juːˈnænəməsli/
of one mind; without dissent
From this reading The gloomy days were getting monotonous, and when the Chief announced he was going to make an inspection trip over Tonto Trail, I elected myself, unanimously, to go along.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading _Chapter VIII: THE DAY'S WORK_ The snow had been tumbling down every day for weeks, until several feet lay on the ground.
VIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
From this reading _Chapter VIII: THE DAY'S WORK_ The snow had been tumbling down every day for weeks, until several feet lay on the ground.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As we walked around among the houses, only our heads and shoulders showed above the snow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was like living in Alaska.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we walked around among the houses, only our heads and shoulders showed above the snow.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading _Chapter VIII: THE DAY'S WORK_ The snow had been tumbling down every day for weeks, until several feet lay on the ground.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The gloomy days were getting monotonous, and when the Chief announced he was going to make an inspection trip over Tonto Trail, I elected myself, unanimously, to go along.
at the time that
From this reading The gloomy days were getting monotonous, and when the Chief announced he was going to make an inspection trip over Tonto Trail, I elected myself, unanimously, to go along.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading _Chapter VIII: THE DAY'S WORK_ The snow had been tumbling down every day for weeks, until several feet lay on the ground.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading After each storm the rangers took snow plows and cleared the roads along the Rim, but the rest of our little world lay among big snow drifts.
