used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lola followed the others, and as the four children raced to the aid of baby William a shrill whistle was heard near the front of the house.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Lola followed the others, and as the four children raced to the aid of baby William a shrill whistle was heard near the front of the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lola followed the others, and as the four children raced to the aid of baby William a shrill whistle was heard near the front of the house.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Trouble has fallen!" screamed Jan, as she ran around toward the back of the toboggan.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Trouble has fallen!" screamed Jan, as she ran around toward the back of the toboggan.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Lola followed the others, and as the four children raced to the aid of baby William a shrill whistle was heard near the front of the house.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Trouble has fallen!" screamed Jan, as she ran around toward the back of the toboggan.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "I guess my little brother's hurt!"
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Lola followed the others, and as the four children raced to the aid of baby William a shrill whistle was heard near the front of the house.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come on, Tom!" yelled Ted.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading THE POSTMAN'S WHISTLE "Oh, Trouble has fallen!
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Lola followed the others, and as the four children raced to the aid of baby William a shrill whistle was heard near the front of the house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Lola followed the others, and as the four children raced to the aid of baby William a shrill whistle was heard near the front of the house.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Lola followed the others, and as the four children raced to the aid of baby William a shrill whistle was heard near the front of the house.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I guess my little brother's hurt!"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE POSTMAN'S WHISTLE "Oh, Trouble has fallen!
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Lola followed the others, and as the four children raced to the aid of baby William a shrill whistle was heard near the front of the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Lola followed the others, and as the four children raced to the aid of baby William a shrill whistle was heard near the front of the house.
be the source of pain
From this reading "I guess my little brother's hurt!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I guess my little brother's hurt!"
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Trouble has fallen!" screamed Jan, as she ran around toward the back of the toboggan.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I guess my little brother's hurt!"
Lola
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From this reading Lola followed the others, and as the four children raced to the aid of baby William a shrill whistle was heard near the front of the house.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I guess my little brother's hurt!"
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Lola followed the others, and as the four children raced to the aid of baby William a shrill whistle was heard near the front of the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Trouble has fallen!" screamed Jan, as she ran around toward the back of the toboggan.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading THE POSTMAN'S WHISTLE "Oh, Trouble has fallen!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Come on, Tom!" yelled Ted.
others
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From this reading Lola followed the others, and as the four children raced to the aid of baby William a shrill whistle was heard near the front of the house.
POSTMAN'S
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From this reading THE POSTMAN'S WHISTLE "Oh, Trouble has fallen!
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading Lola followed the others, and as the four children raced to the aid of baby William a shrill whistle was heard near the front of the house.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Trouble has fallen!" screamed Jan, as she ran around toward the back of the toboggan.
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Trouble has fallen!" screamed Jan, as she ran around toward the back of the toboggan.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Trouble has fallen!" screamed Jan, as she ran around toward the back of the toboggan.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading Lola followed the others, and as the four children raced to the aid of baby William a shrill whistle was heard near the front of the house.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading "Come on, Tom!" yelled Ted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POSTMAN'S WHISTLE "Oh, Trouble has fallen!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lola followed the others, and as the four children raced to the aid of baby William a shrill whistle was heard near the front of the house.
toboggannounUS /təˈbɑːɡən/
a long narrow sled without runners; boards curve upward in front
From this reading Trouble has fallen!" screamed Jan, as she ran around toward the back of the toboggan.
male cat
From this reading "Come on, Tom!" yelled Ted.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Trouble has fallen!" screamed Jan, as she ran around toward the back of the toboggan.
a source of difficulty
From this reading THE POSTMAN'S WHISTLE "Oh, Trouble has fallen!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lola followed the others, and as the four children raced to the aid of baby William a shrill whistle was heard near the front of the house.
WHISTLEverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading THE POSTMAN'S WHISTLE "Oh, Trouble has fallen!
William
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From this reading Lola followed the others, and as the four children raced to the aid of baby William a shrill whistle was heard near the front of the house.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Come on, Tom!" yelled Ted.
