used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HAUNTED WHEEL I guess maybe it's a half a mile across that old amusement park.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Anyway, I know that about a couple of hours later the tree looked as if it were all kind of spangled with gold like a Christmas tree.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE HAUNTED WHEEL I guess maybe it's a half a mile across that old amusement park.
at or in the front
From this reading It seemed sort of as if the sun was going ahead to get the tree all decorated for us.
(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 All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading THE HAUNTED WHEEL I guess maybe it's a half a mile across that old amusement park.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Anyway, I know that about a couple of hours later the tree looked as if it were all kind of spangled with gold like a Christmas tree.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
for the reason that
From this reading Maybe that was partly because the sun was getting over that way.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Anyway, I know that about a couple of hours later the tree looked as if it were all kind of spangled with gold like a Christmas tree.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Anyway, I know that about a couple of hours later the tree looked as if it were all kind of spangled with gold like a Christmas tree.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading It seemed sort of as if the sun was going ahead to get the tree all decorated for us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed sort of as if the sun was going ahead to get the tree all decorated for us.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It seemed sort of as if the sun was going ahead to get the tree all decorated for us.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Maybe that was partly because the sun was getting over that way.
the act of departing
From this reading It seemed sort of as if the sun was going ahead to get the tree all decorated for us.
coins made of gold
From this reading Anyway, I know that about a couple of hours later the tree looked as if it were all kind of spangled with gold like a Christmas tree.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading THE HAUNTED WHEEL I guess maybe it's a half a mile across that old amusement park.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE HAUNTED WHEEL I guess maybe it's a half a mile across that old amusement park.
HAUNTEDadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading THE HAUNTED WHEEL I guess maybe it's a half a mile across that old amusement park.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Anyway, I know that about a couple of hours later the tree looked as if it were all kind of spangled with gold like a Christmas tree.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE HAUNTED WHEEL I guess maybe it's a half a mile across that old amusement park.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Anyway, I know that about a couple of hours later the tree looked as if it were all kind of spangled with gold like a Christmas tree.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Anyway, I know that about a couple of hours later the tree looked as if it were all kind of spangled with gold like a Christmas tree.
it's
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From this reading THE HAUNTED WHEEL I guess maybe it's a half a mile across that old amusement park.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Anyway, I know that about a couple of hours later the tree looked as if it were all kind of spangled with gold like a Christmas tree.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Anyway, I know that about a couple of hours later the tree looked as if it were all kind of spangled with gold like a Christmas tree.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Anyway, I know that about a couple of hours later the tree looked as if it were all kind of spangled with gold like a Christmas tree.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Anyway, I know that about a couple of hours later the tree looked as if it were all kind of spangled with gold like a Christmas tree.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Anyway, I know that about a couple of hours later the tree looked as if it were all kind of spangled with gold like a Christmas tree.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
by chance
From this reading THE HAUNTED WHEEL I guess maybe it's a half a mile across that old amusement park.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading THE HAUNTED WHEEL I guess maybe it's a half a mile across that old amusement park.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE HAUNTED WHEEL I guess maybe it's a half a mile across that old amusement park.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading THE HAUNTED WHEEL I guess maybe it's a half a mile across that old amusement park.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Maybe that was partly because the sun was getting over that way.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
precisely, exactly
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
express in words
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed sort of as if the sun was going ahead to get the tree all decorated for us.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It seemed sort of as if the sun was going ahead to get the tree all decorated for us.
spangledadjectiveUS /ˈspæŋɡəld/
covered with beads or jewels or sequins
From this reading Anyway, I know that about a couple of hours later the tree looked as if it were all kind of spangled with gold like a Christmas tree.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Maybe that was partly because the sun was getting over that way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HAUNTED WHEEL I guess maybe it's a half a mile across that old amusement park.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HAUNTED WHEEL I guess maybe it's a half a mile across that old amusement park.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed sort of as if the sun was going ahead to get the tree all decorated for us.
the upper part of anything
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed sort of as if the sun was going ahead to get the tree all decorated for us.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Maybe that was partly because the sun was getting over that way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Maybe that was partly because the sun was getting over that way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Anyway, I know that about a couple of hours later the tree looked as if it were all kind of spangled with gold like a Christmas tree.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading THE HAUNTED WHEEL I guess maybe it's a half a mile across that old amusement park.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Anyway, I know that about a couple of hours later the tree looked as if it were all kind of spangled with gold like a Christmas tree.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading All the land there is low; we could see right over the top of Little Valley as you might say, and the big tree away off there on the ridge stood out good and plain.
