used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SNOW FORT, OR GOOD FOR EVIL The next morning, after breakfast, Oliver proposed to Rollo, that they should go down to the pond, and build a snow fort.
having companions or an escort
From this reading During the night, there had been a slight thaw, accompanied with some rain.
adhesivenounUS /ædˈhiːsɪv/
a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together
From this reading The body of snow on the ground had become softened and adhesive by the moisture, and was, as Jonas said, "in prime condition for all sorts of snow work."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE SNOW FORT, OR GOOD FOR EVIL The next morning, after breakfast, Oliver proposed to Rollo, that they should go down to the pond, and build a snow fort.
(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 The body of snow on the ground had become softened and adhesive by the moisture, and was, as Jonas said, "in prime condition for all sorts of snow work."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SNOW FORT, OR GOOD FOR EVIL The next morning, after breakfast, Oliver proposed to Rollo, that they should go down to the pond, and build a snow fort.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Oliver borrowed of Jonas the large wooden snow-shovel, with a blade nearly two feet square, used in cutting out the paths around the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The body of snow on the ground had become softened and adhesive by the moisture, and was, as Jonas said, "in prime condition for all sorts of snow work."
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Rollo assisted him to strap it on the hand-sled, together with some boards, two iron shovels, and a hoe.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The body of snow on the ground had become softened and adhesive by the moisture, and was, as Jonas said, "in prime condition for all sorts of snow work."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the night, there had been a slight thaw, accompanied with some rain.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading Oliver borrowed of Jonas the large wooden snow-shovel, with a blade nearly two feet square, used in cutting out the paths around the house.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading Rollo assisted him to strap it on the hand-sled, together with some boards, two iron shovels, and a hoe.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The body of snow on the ground had become softened and adhesive by the moisture, and was, as Jonas said, "in prime condition for all sorts of snow work."
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading Oliver borrowed of Jonas the large wooden snow-shovel, with a blade nearly two feet square, used in cutting out the paths around the house.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE SNOW FORT, OR GOOD FOR EVIL The next morning, after breakfast, Oliver proposed to Rollo, that they should go down to the pond, and build a snow fort.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading THE SNOW FORT, OR GOOD FOR EVIL The next morning, after breakfast, Oliver proposed to Rollo, that they should go down to the pond, and build a snow fort.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The body of snow on the ground had become softened and adhesive by the moisture, and was, as Jonas said, "in prime condition for all sorts of snow work."
a state at a particular time
From this reading The body of snow on the ground had become softened and adhesive by the moisture, and was, as Jonas said, "in prime condition for all sorts of snow work."
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading Oliver borrowed of Jonas the large wooden snow-shovel, with a blade nearly two feet square, used in cutting out the paths around the house.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE SNOW FORT, OR GOOD FOR EVIL The next morning, after breakfast, Oliver proposed to Rollo, that they should go down to the pond, and build a snow fort.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the night, there had been a slight thaw, accompanied with some rain.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading THE SNOW FORT, OR GOOD FOR EVIL The next morning, after breakfast, Oliver proposed to Rollo, that they should go down to the pond, and build a snow fort.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Oliver borrowed of Jonas the large wooden snow-shovel, with a blade nearly two feet square, used in cutting out the paths around the house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SNOW FORT, OR GOOD FOR EVIL The next morning, after breakfast, Oliver proposed to Rollo, that they should go down to the pond, and build a snow fort.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading THE SNOW FORT, OR GOOD FOR EVIL The next morning, after breakfast, Oliver proposed to Rollo, that they should go down to the pond, and build a snow fort.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE SNOW FORT, OR GOOD FOR EVIL The next morning, after breakfast, Oliver proposed to Rollo, that they should go down to the pond, and build a snow fort.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE SNOW FORT, OR GOOD FOR EVIL The next morning, after breakfast, Oliver proposed to Rollo, that they should go down to the pond, and build a snow fort.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The body of snow on the ground had become softened and adhesive by the moisture, and was, as Jonas said, "in prime condition for all sorts of snow work."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the night, there had been a slight thaw, accompanied with some rain.
hand-sled
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From this reading Rollo assisted him to strap it on the hand-sled, together with some boards, two iron shovels, and a hoe.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rollo assisted him to strap it on the hand-sled, together with some boards, two iron shovels, and a hoe.
hoenounUS /hoʊ/
a tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle
From this reading Rollo assisted him to strap it on the hand-sled, together with some boards, two iron shovels, and a hoe.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Oliver borrowed of Jonas the large wooden snow-shovel, with a blade nearly two feet square, used in cutting out the paths around the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The body of snow on the ground had become softened and adhesive by the moisture, and was, as Jonas said, "in prime condition for all sorts of snow work."
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Rollo assisted him to strap it on the hand-sled, together with some boards, two iron shovels, and a hoe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rollo assisted him to strap it on the hand-sled, together with some boards, two iron shovels, and a hoe.
Jonas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The body of snow on the ground had become softened and adhesive by the moisture, and was, as Jonas said, "in prime condition for all sorts of snow work."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Oliver borrowed of Jonas the large wooden snow-shovel, with a blade nearly two feet square, used in cutting out the paths around the house.
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading The body of snow on the ground had become softened and adhesive by the moisture, and was, as Jonas said, "in prime condition for all sorts of snow work."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE SNOW FORT, OR GOOD FOR EVIL The next morning, after breakfast, Oliver proposed to Rollo, that they should go down to the pond, and build a snow fort.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Oliver borrowed of Jonas the large wooden snow-shovel, with a blade nearly two feet square, used in cutting out the paths around the house.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE SNOW FORT, OR GOOD FOR EVIL The next morning, after breakfast, Oliver proposed to Rollo, that they should go down to the pond, and build a snow fort.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading During the night, there had been a slight thaw, accompanied with some rain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The body of snow on the ground had become softened and adhesive by the moisture, and was, as Jonas said, "in prime condition for all sorts of snow work."
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading THE SNOW FORT, OR GOOD FOR EVIL The next morning, after breakfast, Oliver proposed to Rollo, that they should go down to the pond, and build a snow fort.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The body of snow on the ground had become softened and adhesive by the moisture, and was, as Jonas said, "in prime condition for all sorts of snow work."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE SNOW FORT, OR GOOD FOR EVIL The next morning, after breakfast, Oliver proposed to Rollo, that they should go down to the pond, and build a snow fort.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Oliver borrowed of Jonas the large wooden snow-shovel, with a blade nearly two feet square, used in cutting out the paths around the house.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading Oliver borrowed of Jonas the large wooden snow-shovel, with a blade nearly two feet square, used in cutting out the paths around the house.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading THE SNOW FORT, OR GOOD FOR EVIL The next morning, after breakfast, Oliver proposed to Rollo, that they should go down to the pond, and build a snow fort.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading The body of snow on the ground had become softened and adhesive by the moisture, and was, as Jonas said, "in prime condition for all sorts of snow work."
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading THE SNOW FORT, OR GOOD FOR EVIL The next morning, after breakfast, Oliver proposed to Rollo, that they should go down to the pond, and build a snow fort.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading During the night, there had been a slight thaw, accompanied with some rain.
RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading THE SNOW FORT, OR GOOD FOR EVIL The next morning, after breakfast, Oliver proposed to Rollo, that they should go down to the pond, and build a snow fort.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The body of snow on the ground had become softened and adhesive by the moisture, and was, as Jonas said, "in prime condition for all sorts of snow work."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE SNOW FORT, OR GOOD FOR EVIL The next morning, after breakfast, Oliver proposed to Rollo, that they should go down to the pond, and build a snow fort.
shovelsnounUS /ˈʃʌvəlz/
plural of “shovel” — a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
From this reading Rollo assisted him to strap it on the hand-sled, together with some boards, two iron shovels, and a hoe.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading During the night, there had been a slight thaw, accompanied with some rain.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading THE SNOW FORT, OR GOOD FOR EVIL The next morning, after breakfast, Oliver proposed to Rollo, that they should go down to the pond, and build a snow fort.
snow-shovel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Oliver borrowed of Jonas the large wooden snow-shovel, with a blade nearly two feet square, used in cutting out the paths around the house.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading The body of snow on the ground had become softened and adhesive by the moisture, and was, as Jonas said, "in prime condition for all sorts of snow work."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading During the night, there had been a slight thaw, accompanied with some rain.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The body of snow on the ground had become softened and adhesive by the moisture, and was, as Jonas said, "in prime condition for all sorts of snow work."
make square
From this reading Oliver borrowed of Jonas the large wooden snow-shovel, with a blade nearly two feet square, used in cutting out the paths around the house.
strapnounUS /stræp/
an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
From this reading Rollo assisted him to strap it on the hand-sled, together with some boards, two iron shovels, and a hoe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SNOW FORT, OR GOOD FOR EVIL The next morning, after breakfast, Oliver proposed to Rollo, that they should go down to the pond, and build a snow fort.
thawnounUS /θɔː/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading During the night, there had been a slight thaw, accompanied with some rain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SNOW FORT, OR GOOD FOR EVIL The next morning, after breakfast, Oliver proposed to Rollo, that they should go down to the pond, and build a snow fort.
in or at that place or location
From this reading During the night, there had been a slight thaw, accompanied with some rain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SNOW FORT, OR GOOD FOR EVIL The next morning, after breakfast, Oliver proposed to Rollo, that they should go down to the pond, and build a snow fort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SNOW FORT, OR GOOD FOR EVIL The next morning, after breakfast, Oliver proposed to Rollo, that they should go down to the pond, and build a snow fort.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Rollo assisted him to strap it on the hand-sled, together with some boards, two iron shovels, and a hoe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Oliver borrowed of Jonas the large wooden snow-shovel, with a blade nearly two feet square, used in cutting out the paths around the house.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Oliver borrowed of Jonas the large wooden snow-shovel, with a blade nearly two feet square, used in cutting out the paths around the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The body of snow on the ground had become softened and adhesive by the moisture, and was, as Jonas said, "in prime condition for all sorts of snow work."
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the night, there had been a slight thaw, accompanied with some rain.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Oliver borrowed of Jonas the large wooden snow-shovel, with a blade nearly two feet square, used in cutting out the paths around the house.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The body of snow on the ground had become softened and adhesive by the moisture, and was, as Jonas said, "in prime condition for all sorts of snow work."
