used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Turtle Creek proved a shallow stream some forty feet in width at its outlet.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Beyond the mouth the width varied considerably, but, in spite of an occasional snag or mud spit, there was always plenty of room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Beyond the mouth the width varied considerably, but, in spite of an occasional snag or mud spit, there was always plenty of room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Because of the many twists and turns, Pud slowed the engine down and peered watchfully from the bow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Turtle Creek proved a shallow stream some forty feet in width at its outlet.
for the reason that
From this reading Because of the many twists and turns, Pud slowed the engine down and peered watchfully from the bow.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond the mouth the width varied considerably, but, in spite of an occasional snag or mud spit, there was always plenty of room.
the lower side of anything
From this reading The bottom was plainly in sight, for the water seemed nowhere more than six feet deep.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Because of the many twists and turns, Pud slowed the engine down and peered watchfully from the bow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Beyond the mouth the width varied considerably, but, in spite of an occasional snag or mud spit, there was always plenty of room.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Beyond the mouth the width varied considerably, but, in spite of an occasional snag or mud spit, there was always plenty of room.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Turtle Creek proved a shallow stream some forty feet in width at its outlet.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The bottom was plainly in sight, for the water seemed nowhere more than six feet deep.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Because of the many twists and turns, Pud slowed the engine down and peered watchfully from the bow.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Because of the many twists and turns, Pud slowed the engine down and peered watchfully from the bow.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Turtle Creek proved a shallow stream some forty feet in width at its outlet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The bottom was plainly in sight, for the water seemed nowhere more than six feet deep.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Turtle Creek proved a shallow stream some forty feet in width at its outlet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Because of the many twists and turns, Pud slowed the engine down and peered watchfully from the bow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Turtle Creek proved a shallow stream some forty feet in width at its outlet.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Turtle Creek proved a shallow stream some forty feet in width at its outlet.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST!
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 Because of the many twists and turns, Pud slowed the engine down and peered watchfully from the bow.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The bottom was plainly in sight, for the water seemed nowhere more than six feet deep.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Beyond the mouth the width varied considerably, but, in spite of an occasional snag or mud spit, there was always plenty of room.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading Beyond the mouth the width varied considerably, but, in spite of an occasional snag or mud spit, there was always plenty of room.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading The bottom was plainly in sight, for the water seemed nowhere more than six feet deep.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Beyond the mouth the width varied considerably, but, in spite of an occasional snag or mud spit, there was always plenty of room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beyond the mouth the width varied considerably, but, in spite of an occasional snag or mud spit, there was always plenty of room.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Beyond the mouth the width varied considerably, but, in spite of an occasional snag or mud spit, there was always plenty of room.
outletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading Turtle Creek proved a shallow stream some forty feet in width at its outlet.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Because of the many twists and turns, Pud slowed the engine down and peered watchfully from the bow.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The bottom was plainly in sight, for the water seemed nowhere more than six feet deep.
a full supply
From this reading Beyond the mouth the width varied considerably, but, in spite of an occasional snag or mud spit, there was always plenty of room.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Turtle Creek proved a shallow stream some forty feet in width at its outlet.
Pudnoun
(British) the dessert course of a meal (“pud” is used informally)
From this reading Because of the many twists and turns, Pud slowed the engine down and peered watchfully from the bow.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Beyond the mouth the width varied considerably, but, in spite of an occasional snag or mud spit, there was always plenty of room.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The bottom was plainly in sight, for the water seemed nowhere more than six feet deep.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading Turtle Creek proved a shallow stream some forty feet in width at its outlet.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The bottom was plainly in sight, for the water seemed nowhere more than six feet deep.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The bottom was plainly in sight, for the water seemed nowhere more than six feet deep.
slowedverbUS /sloʊd/
past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly
From this reading Because of the many twists and turns, Pud slowed the engine down and peered watchfully from the bow.
snagverbUS /snæɡ/
catch on a snag
From this reading Beyond the mouth the width varied considerably, but, in spite of an occasional snag or mud spit, there was always plenty of room.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Turtle Creek proved a shallow stream some forty feet in width at its outlet.
spitverbUS /spɪt/
expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
From this reading Beyond the mouth the width varied considerably, but, in spite of an occasional snag or mud spit, there was always plenty of room.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Beyond the mouth the width varied considerably, but, in spite of an occasional snag or mud spit, there was always plenty of room.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Turtle Creek proved a shallow stream some forty feet in width at its outlet.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The bottom was plainly in sight, for the water seemed nowhere more than six feet deep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Beyond the mouth the width varied considerably, but, in spite of an occasional snag or mud spit, there was always plenty of room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Beyond the mouth the width varied considerably, but, in spite of an occasional snag or mud spit, there was always plenty of room.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading Because of the many twists and turns, Pud slowed the engine down and peered watchfully from the bow.
TurtlenounUS /ˈtɜːrtəl/
a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
From this reading Turtle Creek proved a shallow stream some forty feet in width at its outlet.
twistsnounUS /twɪsts/
plural of “twist” — an unforeseen development
From this reading Because of the many twists and turns, Pud slowed the engine down and peered watchfully from the bow.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading Beyond the mouth the width varied considerably, but, in spite of an occasional snag or mud spit, there was always plenty of room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beyond the mouth the width varied considerably, but, in spite of an occasional snag or mud spit, there was always plenty of room.
watchfullyadverb
in a watchful manner
From this reading Because of the many twists and turns, Pud slowed the engine down and peered watchfully from the bow.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The bottom was plainly in sight, for the water seemed nowhere more than six feet deep.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading Turtle Creek proved a shallow stream some forty feet in width at its outlet.
