used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a few hours the snow grew deep enough to ball up under the feet of the horses and to cause some inconvenience from slipping.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading This served to retard their progress considerably but was not of much consequence aside from that and the slight element of added danger.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a few hours the snow grew deep enough to ball up under the feet of the horses and to cause some inconvenience from slipping.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LOST MINE Through most of the day Dave and Solange pushed on up the canyon and the snow fell steadily, deepening under foot.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As yet there were no drifts, for the wind was not blowing and progress was easy enough.
on or to one side
From this reading This served to retard their progress considerably but was not of much consequence aside from that and the slight element of added danger.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading After a few hours the snow grew deep enough to ball up under the feet of the horses and to cause some inconvenience from slipping.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading More than once Solange was in danger of being thrown by the plunge of her horse as his feet slid from under him.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading As yet there were no drifts, for the wind was not blowing and progress was easy enough.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This served to retard their progress considerably but was not of much consequence aside from that and the slight element of added danger.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading More than once Solange was in danger of being thrown by the plunge of her horse as his feet slid from under him.
canyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LOST MINE Through most of the day Dave and Solange pushed on up the canyon and the snow fell steadily, deepening under foot.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading After a few hours the snow grew deep enough to ball up under the feet of the horses and to cause some inconvenience from slipping.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This served to retard their progress considerably but was not of much consequence aside from that and the slight element of added danger.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading This served to retard their progress considerably but was not of much consequence aside from that and the slight element of added danger.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading More than once Solange was in danger of being thrown by the plunge of her horse as his feet slid from under him.
Dave
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From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LOST MINE Through most of the day Dave and Solange pushed on up the canyon and the snow fell steadily, deepening under foot.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LOST MINE Through most of the day Dave and Solange pushed on up the canyon and the snow fell steadily, deepening under foot.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading After a few hours the snow grew deep enough to ball up under the feet of the horses and to cause some inconvenience from slipping.
deepeningnounUS /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
a process of becoming deeper and more profound
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LOST MINE Through most of the day Dave and Solange pushed on up the canyon and the snow fell steadily, deepening under foot.
driftsnounUS /drɪfts/
plural of “drift” — a force that moves something along
From this reading As yet there were no drifts, for the wind was not blowing and progress was easy enough.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading As yet there were no drifts, for the wind was not blowing and progress was easy enough.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading This served to retard their progress considerably but was not of much consequence aside from that and the slight element of added danger.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading As yet there were no drifts, for the wind was not blowing and progress was easy enough.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading After a few hours the snow grew deep enough to ball up under the feet of the horses and to cause some inconvenience from slipping.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LOST MINE Through most of the day Dave and Solange pushed on up the canyon and the snow fell steadily, deepening under foot.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading After a few hours the snow grew deep enough to ball up under the feet of the horses and to cause some inconvenience from slipping.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LOST MINE Through most of the day Dave and Solange pushed on up the canyon and the snow fell steadily, deepening under foot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As yet there were no drifts, for the wind was not blowing and progress was easy enough.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After a few hours the snow grew deep enough to ball up under the feet of the horses and to cause some inconvenience from slipping.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading After a few hours the snow grew deep enough to ball up under the feet of the horses and to cause some inconvenience from slipping.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading More than once Solange was in danger of being thrown by the plunge of her horse as his feet slid from under him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading More than once Solange was in danger of being thrown by the plunge of her horse as his feet slid from under him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading More than once Solange was in danger of being thrown by the plunge of her horse as his feet slid from under him.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading More than once Solange was in danger of being thrown by the plunge of her horse as his feet slid from under him.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading After a few hours the snow grew deep enough to ball up under the feet of the horses and to cause some inconvenience from slipping.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading After a few hours the snow grew deep enough to ball up under the feet of the horses and to cause some inconvenience from slipping.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading More than once Solange was in danger of being thrown by the plunge of her horse as his feet slid from under him.
inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading After a few hours the snow grew deep enough to ball up under the feet of the horses and to cause some inconvenience from slipping.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LOST MINE Through most of the day Dave and Solange pushed on up the canyon and the snow fell steadily, deepening under foot.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LOST MINE Through most of the day Dave and Solange pushed on up the canyon and the snow fell steadily, deepening under foot.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than once Solange was in danger of being thrown by the plunge of her horse as his feet slid from under him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LOST MINE Through most of the day Dave and Solange pushed on up the canyon and the snow fell steadily, deepening under foot.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This served to retard their progress considerably but was not of much consequence aside from that and the slight element of added danger.
not any; not one
From this reading As yet there were no drifts, for the wind was not blowing and progress was easy enough.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As yet there were no drifts, for the wind was not blowing and progress was easy enough.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LOST MINE Through most of the day Dave and Solange pushed on up the canyon and the snow fell steadily, deepening under foot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LOST MINE Through most of the day Dave and Solange pushed on up the canyon and the snow fell steadily, deepening under foot.
on one occasion
From this reading More than once Solange was in danger of being thrown by the plunge of her horse as his feet slid from under him.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading More than once Solange was in danger of being thrown by the plunge of her horse as his feet slid from under him.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading As yet there were no drifts, for the wind was not blowing and progress was easy enough.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LOST MINE Through most of the day Dave and Solange pushed on up the canyon and the snow fell steadily, deepening under foot.
retardverbUS /rɪˈtɑːrd/
cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate
From this reading This served to retard their progress considerably but was not of much consequence aside from that and the slight element of added danger.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LOST MINE Through most of the day Dave and Solange pushed on up the canyon and the snow fell steadily, deepening under foot.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading This served to retard their progress considerably but was not of much consequence aside from that and the slight element of added danger.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading More than once Solange was in danger of being thrown by the plunge of her horse as his feet slid from under him.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading This served to retard their progress considerably but was not of much consequence aside from that and the slight element of added danger.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading After a few hours the snow grew deep enough to ball up under the feet of the horses and to cause some inconvenience from slipping.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LOST MINE Through most of the day Dave and Solange pushed on up the canyon and the snow fell steadily, deepening under foot.
Solange
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From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LOST MINE Through most of the day Dave and Solange pushed on up the canyon and the snow fell steadily, deepening under foot.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After a few hours the snow grew deep enough to ball up under the feet of the horses and to cause some inconvenience from slipping.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LOST MINE Through most of the day Dave and Solange pushed on up the canyon and the snow fell steadily, deepening under foot.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than once Solange was in danger of being thrown by the plunge of her horse as his feet slid from under him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This served to retard their progress considerably but was not of much consequence aside from that and the slight element of added danger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LOST MINE Through most of the day Dave and Solange pushed on up the canyon and the snow fell steadily, deepening under foot.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This served to retard their progress considerably but was not of much consequence aside from that and the slight element of added danger.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As yet there were no drifts, for the wind was not blowing and progress was easy enough.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This served to retard their progress considerably but was not of much consequence aside from that and the slight element of added danger.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LOST MINE Through most of the day Dave and Solange pushed on up the canyon and the snow fell steadily, deepening under foot.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading More than once Solange was in danger of being thrown by the plunge of her horse as his feet slid from under him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a few hours the snow grew deep enough to ball up under the feet of the horses and to cause some inconvenience from slipping.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LOST MINE Through most of the day Dave and Solange pushed on up the canyon and the snow fell steadily, deepening under foot.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE LOST MINE Through most of the day Dave and Solange pushed on up the canyon and the snow fell steadily, deepening under foot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As yet there were no drifts, for the wind was not blowing and progress was easy enough.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As yet there were no drifts, for the wind was not blowing and progress was easy enough.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading As yet there were no drifts, for the wind was not blowing and progress was easy enough.
but in spite of that
From this reading As yet there were no drifts, for the wind was not blowing and progress was easy enough.
