used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “What a pleasant little ray of sunshine you are, Linda!” she said.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading If there are bears and snakes in the mountains, they can’t attack us in the air, can they?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If there are bears and snakes in the mountains, they can’t attack us in the air, can they?”
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “I think,” announced Linda at the breakfast table in the Mexican hotel the following morning, “that we’ll have to cross the mountains today.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What a pleasant little ray of sunshine you are, Linda!” she said.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I think,” announced Linda at the breakfast table in the Mexican hotel the following morning, “that we’ll have to cross the mountains today.”
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading If there are bears and snakes in the mountains, they can’t attack us in the air, can they?”
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading If there are bears and snakes in the mountains, they can’t attack us in the air, can they?”
eat an early morning meal
From this reading “I think,” announced Linda at the breakfast table in the Mexican hotel the following morning, “that we’ll have to cross the mountains today.”
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading “I don’t see why you object so to the mountains—in broad daylight, I mean.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If there are bears and snakes in the mountains, they can’t attack us in the air, can they?”
can't
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From this reading If there are bears and snakes in the mountains, they can’t attack us in the air, can they?”
travel across or pass over
From this reading “I think,” announced Linda at the breakfast table in the Mexican hotel the following morning, “that we’ll have to cross the mountains today.”
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading “I don’t see why you object so to the mountains—in broad daylight, I mean.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t see why you object so to the mountains—in broad daylight, I mean.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading Dot groaned.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading “I think,” announced Linda at the breakfast table in the Mexican hotel the following morning, “that we’ll have to cross the mountains today.”
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Dot groaned.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I think,” announced Linda at the breakfast table in the Mexican hotel the following morning, “that we’ll have to cross the mountains today.”
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading “I think,” announced Linda at the breakfast table in the Mexican hotel the following morning, “that we’ll have to cross the mountains today.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think,” announced Linda at the breakfast table in the Mexican hotel the following morning, “that we’ll have to cross the mountains today.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there are bears and snakes in the mountains, they can’t attack us in the air, can they?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I think,” announced Linda at the breakfast table in the Mexican hotel the following morning, “that we’ll have to cross the mountains today.”
Linda
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From this reading “I think,” announced Linda at the breakfast table in the Mexican hotel the following morning, “that we’ll have to cross the mountains today.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “What a pleasant little ray of sunshine you are, Linda!” she said.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “I don’t see why you object so to the mountains—in broad daylight, I mean.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading “I think,” announced Linda at the breakfast table in the Mexican hotel the following morning, “that we’ll have to cross the mountains today.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “I think,” announced Linda at the breakfast table in the Mexican hotel the following morning, “that we’ll have to cross the mountains today.”
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading “I think,” announced Linda at the breakfast table in the Mexican hotel the following morning, “that we’ll have to cross the mountains today.”
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading “I don’t see why you object so to the mountains—in broad daylight, I mean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “What a pleasant little ray of sunshine you are, Linda!” she said.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading “What a pleasant little ray of sunshine you are, Linda!” she said.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading “What a pleasant little ray of sunshine you are, Linda!” she said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “What a pleasant little ray of sunshine you are, Linda!” she said.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I don’t see why you object so to the mountains—in broad daylight, I mean.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What a pleasant little ray of sunshine you are, Linda!” she said.
snakesnounUS /sneɪks/
plural of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading If there are bears and snakes in the mountains, they can’t attack us in the air, can they?”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I don’t see why you object so to the mountains—in broad daylight, I mean.
the rays of the sun
From this reading “What a pleasant little ray of sunshine you are, Linda!” she said.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading “I think,” announced Linda at the breakfast table in the Mexican hotel the following morning, “that we’ll have to cross the mountains today.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I think,” announced Linda at the breakfast table in the Mexican hotel the following morning, “that we’ll have to cross the mountains today.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I think,” announced Linda at the breakfast table in the Mexican hotel the following morning, “that we’ll have to cross the mountains today.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there are bears and snakes in the mountains, they can’t attack us in the air, can they?”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If there are bears and snakes in the mountains, they can’t attack us in the air, can they?”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think,” announced Linda at the breakfast table in the Mexican hotel the following morning, “that we’ll have to cross the mountains today.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I think,” announced Linda at the breakfast table in the Mexican hotel the following morning, “that we’ll have to cross the mountains today.”
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading “I think,” announced Linda at the breakfast table in the Mexican hotel the following morning, “that we’ll have to cross the mountains today.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If there are bears and snakes in the mountains, they can’t attack us in the air, can they?”
we'll
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From this reading “I think,” announced Linda at the breakfast table in the Mexican hotel the following morning, “that we’ll have to cross the mountains today.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What a pleasant little ray of sunshine you are, Linda!” she said.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “I don’t see why you object so to the mountains—in broad daylight, I mean.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What a pleasant little ray of sunshine you are, Linda!” she said.
