used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SNOW-BOUND "I DON'T believe there ever was such a furious snow-storm as this before!"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
at or in the front
From this reading "We all like to stand up ahead of the other fellows.
(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 "We all like to stand up ahead of the other fellows.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SNOW-BOUND "I DON'T believe there ever was such a furious snow-storm as this before!"
for the reason that
From this reading "Oh! that's because the wish is father to the thought, Toby," Elmer told him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading SNOW-BOUND "I DON'T believe there ever was such a furious snow-storm as this before!"
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading If you were home right now I reckon you'd just say that it was a pretty decent sort of a storm; but being cooped up here in the woods makes things look different."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading SNOW-BOUND "I DON'T believe there ever was such a furious snow-storm as this before!"
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If you were home right now I reckon you'd just say that it was a pretty decent sort of a storm; but being cooped up here in the woods makes things look different."
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
cooped
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From this reading If you were home right now I reckon you'd just say that it was a pretty decent sort of a storm; but being cooped up here in the woods makes things look different."
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading If you were home right now I reckon you'd just say that it was a pretty decent sort of a storm; but being cooped up here in the woods makes things look different."
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading If you were home right now I reckon you'd just say that it was a pretty decent sort of a storm; but being cooped up here in the woods makes things look different."
DON'T
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From this reading SNOW-BOUND "I DON'T believe there ever was such a furious snow-storm as this before!"
Elmer
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From this reading "Oh! that's because the wish is father to the thought, Toby," Elmer told him.
at any time
From this reading SNOW-BOUND "I DON'T believe there ever was such a furious snow-storm as this before!"
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Oh! that's because the wish is father to the thought, Toby," Elmer told him.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "We all like to stand up ahead of the other fellows.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading SNOW-BOUND "I DON'T believe there ever was such a furious snow-storm as this before!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading If you were home right now I reckon you'd just say that it was a pretty decent sort of a storm; but being cooped up here in the woods makes things look different."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh! that's because the wish is father to the thought, Toby," Elmer told him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading If you were home right now I reckon you'd just say that it was a pretty decent sort of a storm; but being cooped up here in the woods makes things look different."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SNOW-BOUND "I DON'T believe there ever was such a furious snow-storm as this before!"
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you were home right now I reckon you'd just say that it was a pretty decent sort of a storm; but being cooped up here in the woods makes things look different."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh! that's because the wish is father to the thought, Toby," Elmer told him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If you were home right now I reckon you'd just say that it was a pretty decent sort of a storm; but being cooped up here in the woods makes things look different."
and nothing more
From this reading If you were home right now I reckon you'd just say that it was a pretty decent sort of a storm; but being cooped up here in the woods makes things look different."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "We all like to stand up ahead of the other fellows.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If you were home right now I reckon you'd just say that it was a pretty decent sort of a storm; but being cooped up here in the woods makes things look different."
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading If you were home right now I reckon you'd just say that it was a pretty decent sort of a storm; but being cooped up here in the woods makes things look different."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If you were home right now I reckon you'd just say that it was a pretty decent sort of a storm; but being cooped up here in the woods makes things look different."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh! that's because the wish is father to the thought, Toby," Elmer told him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "We all like to stand up ahead of the other fellows.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
pensiveadjectiveUS /ˈpensɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading If you were home right now I reckon you'd just say that it was a pretty decent sort of a storm; but being cooped up here in the woods makes things look different."
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading If you were home right now I reckon you'd just say that it was a pretty decent sort of a storm; but being cooped up here in the woods makes things look different."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
repentverbUS /rɪˈpent/
turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
precisely, exactly
From this reading If you were home right now I reckon you'd just say that it was a pretty decent sort of a storm; but being cooped up here in the woods makes things look different."
express in words
From this reading If you were home right now I reckon you'd just say that it was a pretty decent sort of a storm; but being cooped up here in the woods makes things look different."
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
SNOW-BOUND
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From this reading SNOW-BOUND "I DON'T believe there ever was such a furious snow-storm as this before!"
snow-storm
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From this reading SNOW-BOUND "I DON'T believe there ever was such a furious snow-storm as this before!"
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading If you were home right now I reckon you'd just say that it was a pretty decent sort of a storm; but being cooped up here in the woods makes things look different."
be standing; be upright
From this reading "We all like to stand up ahead of the other fellows.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading If you were home right now I reckon you'd just say that it was a pretty decent sort of a storm; but being cooped up here in the woods makes things look different."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading SNOW-BOUND "I DON'T believe there ever was such a furious snow-storm as this before!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
that's
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From this reading "Oh! that's because the wish is father to the thought, Toby," Elmer told him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SNOW-BOUND "I DON'T believe there ever was such a furious snow-storm as this before!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading If you were home right now I reckon you'd just say that it was a pretty decent sort of a storm; but being cooped up here in the woods makes things look different."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SNOW-BOUND "I DON'T believe there ever was such a furious snow-storm as this before!"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Oh! that's because the wish is father to the thought, Toby," Elmer told him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Oh! that's because the wish is father to the thought, Toby," Elmer told him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "We all like to stand up ahead of the other fellows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SNOW-BOUND "I DON'T believe there ever was such a furious snow-storm as this before!"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We all like to stand up ahead of the other fellows.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If you were home right now I reckon you'd just say that it was a pretty decent sort of a storm; but being cooped up here in the woods makes things look different."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Oh! that's because the wish is father to the thought, Toby," Elmer told him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Toby remarked, after a while, with a little pensive sigh, as though he had already begun to repent having conceived that brilliant idea, in the following out of which they had fallen into their present serious predicament.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading If you were home right now I reckon you'd just say that it was a pretty decent sort of a storm; but being cooped up here in the woods makes things look different."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you were home right now I reckon you'd just say that it was a pretty decent sort of a storm; but being cooped up here in the woods makes things look different."
you'd
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From this reading If you were home right now I reckon you'd just say that it was a pretty decent sort of a storm; but being cooped up here in the woods makes things look different."
