alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The drift was much deeper here than at any other point along the railroad, because the narrow cut between the high rocks held the white flakes tightly packed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The drift was much deeper here than at any other point along the railroad, because the narrow cut between the high rocks held the white flakes tightly packed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Sounds as if it was calling us," said Lola.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The drift was much deeper here than at any other point along the railroad, because the narrow cut between the high rocks held the white flakes tightly packed.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading NEW PLAYMATES "Just hear him toot!" cried Jan, putting her hands over her ears, for the automobile was now quite close to the train stuck in the big snow drift.
for the reason that
From this reading The drift was much deeper here than at any other point along the railroad, because the narrow cut between the high rocks held the white flakes tightly packed.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I believe it is!" exclaimed Ted, as the toots of the whistle kept up.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The drift was much deeper here than at any other point along the railroad, because the narrow cut between the high rocks held the white flakes tightly packed.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading NEW PLAYMATES "Just hear him toot!" cried Jan, putting her hands over her ears, for the automobile was now quite close to the train stuck in the big snow drift.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading "Sounds as if it was calling us," said Lola.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading NEW PLAYMATES "Just hear him toot!" cried Jan, putting her hands over her ears, for the automobile was now quite close to the train stuck in the big snow drift.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Do you s'pose he could want us to help him, Uncle Toby?"
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading NEW PLAYMATES "Just hear him toot!" cried Jan, putting her hands over her ears, for the automobile was now quite close to the train stuck in the big snow drift.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The drift was much deeper here than at any other point along the railroad, because the narrow cut between the high rocks held the white flakes tightly packed.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The drift was much deeper here than at any other point along the railroad, because the narrow cut between the high rocks held the white flakes tightly packed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you s'pose he could want us to help him, Uncle Toby?"
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading NEW PLAYMATES "Just hear him toot!" cried Jan, putting her hands over her ears, for the automobile was now quite close to the train stuck in the big snow drift.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading NEW PLAYMATES "Just hear him toot!" cried Jan, putting her hands over her ears, for the automobile was now quite close to the train stuck in the big snow drift.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "I believe it is!" exclaimed Ted, as the toots of the whistle kept up.
flakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading The drift was much deeper here than at any other point along the railroad, because the narrow cut between the high rocks held the white flakes tightly packed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NEW PLAYMATES "Just hear him toot!" cried Jan, putting her hands over her ears, for the automobile was now quite close to the train stuck in the big snow drift.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading NEW PLAYMATES "Just hear him toot!" cried Jan, putting her hands over her ears, for the automobile was now quite close to the train stuck in the big snow drift.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you s'pose he could want us to help him, Uncle Toby?"
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading NEW PLAYMATES "Just hear him toot!" cried Jan, putting her hands over her ears, for the automobile was now quite close to the train stuck in the big snow drift.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The drift was much deeper here than at any other point along the railroad, because the narrow cut between the high rocks held the white flakes tightly packed.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Do you s'pose he could want us to help him, Uncle Toby?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading NEW PLAYMATES "Just hear him toot!" cried Jan, putting her hands over her ears, for the automobile was now quite close to the train stuck in the big snow drift.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The drift was much deeper here than at any other point along the railroad, because the narrow cut between the high rocks held the white flakes tightly packed.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The drift was much deeper here than at any other point along the railroad, because the narrow cut between the high rocks held the white flakes tightly packed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading NEW PLAYMATES "Just hear him toot!" cried Jan, putting her hands over her ears, for the automobile was now quite close to the train stuck in the big snow drift.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I believe it is!" exclaimed Ted, as the toots of the whistle kept up.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Sounds as if it was calling us," said Lola.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEW PLAYMATES "Just hear him toot!" cried Jan, putting her hands over her ears, for the automobile was now quite close to the train stuck in the big snow drift.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I believe it is!" exclaimed Ted, as the toots of the whistle kept up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Sounds as if it was calling us," said Lola.
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading NEW PLAYMATES "Just hear him toot!" cried Jan, putting her hands over her ears, for the automobile was now quite close to the train stuck in the big snow drift.
and nothing more
From this reading NEW PLAYMATES "Just hear him toot!" cried Jan, putting her hands over her ears, for the automobile was now quite close to the train stuck in the big snow drift.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "I believe it is!" exclaimed Ted, as the toots of the whistle kept up.
Lola
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From this reading "Sounds as if it was calling us," said Lola.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The drift was much deeper here than at any other point along the railroad, because the narrow cut between the high rocks held the white flakes tightly packed.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The drift was much deeper here than at any other point along the railroad, because the narrow cut between the high rocks held the white flakes tightly packed.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW PLAYMATES "Just hear him toot!" cried Jan, putting her hands over her ears, for the automobile was now quite close to the train stuck in the big snow drift.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading NEW PLAYMATES "Just hear him toot!" cried Jan, putting her hands over her ears, for the automobile was now quite close to the train stuck in the big snow drift.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I believe it is!" exclaimed Ted, as the toots of the whistle kept up.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The drift was much deeper here than at any other point along the railroad, because the narrow cut between the high rocks held the white flakes tightly packed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading NEW PLAYMATES "Just hear him toot!" cried Jan, putting her hands over her ears, for the automobile was now quite close to the train stuck in the big snow drift.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading The drift was much deeper here than at any other point along the railroad, because the narrow cut between the high rocks held the white flakes tightly packed.
PLAYMATESnounUS /ˈpleɪmeɪts/
plural of “playmate” — a companion at play
From this reading NEW PLAYMATES "Just hear him toot!" cried Jan, putting her hands over her ears, for the automobile was now quite close to the train stuck in the big snow drift.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The drift was much deeper here than at any other point along the railroad, because the narrow cut between the high rocks held the white flakes tightly packed.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading NEW PLAYMATES "Just hear him toot!" cried Jan, putting her hands over her ears, for the automobile was now quite close to the train stuck in the big snow drift.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading NEW PLAYMATES "Just hear him toot!" cried Jan, putting her hands over her ears, for the automobile was now quite close to the train stuck in the big snow drift.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The drift was much deeper here than at any other point along the railroad, because the narrow cut between the high rocks held the white flakes tightly packed.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The drift was much deeper here than at any other point along the railroad, because the narrow cut between the high rocks held the white flakes tightly packed.
s'pose
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From this reading "Do you s'pose he could want us to help him, Uncle Toby?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sounds as if it was calling us," said Lola.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading NEW PLAYMATES "Just hear him toot!" cried Jan, putting her hands over her ears, for the automobile was now quite close to the train stuck in the big snow drift.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "Sounds as if it was calling us," said Lola.
caught or fixed
From this reading NEW PLAYMATES "Just hear him toot!" cried Jan, putting her hands over her ears, for the automobile was now quite close to the train stuck in the big snow drift.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading "I believe it is!" exclaimed Ted, as the toots of the whistle kept up.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The drift was much deeper here than at any other point along the railroad, because the narrow cut between the high rocks held the white flakes tightly packed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEW PLAYMATES "Just hear him toot!" cried Jan, putting her hands over her ears, for the automobile was now quite close to the train stuck in the big snow drift.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading The drift was much deeper here than at any other point along the railroad, because the narrow cut between the high rocks held the white flakes tightly packed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NEW PLAYMATES "Just hear him toot!" cried Jan, putting her hands over her ears, for the automobile was now quite close to the train stuck in the big snow drift.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading "Do you s'pose he could want us to help him, Uncle Toby?"
tootnounUS /tuːt/
a blast of a horn
From this reading NEW PLAYMATES "Just hear him toot!" cried Jan, putting her hands over her ears, for the automobile was now quite close to the train stuck in the big snow drift.
tootsnounUS /tuːts/
plural of “toot” — a blast of a horn
From this reading "I believe it is!" exclaimed Ted, as the toots of the whistle kept up.
create by training and teaching
From this reading NEW PLAYMATES "Just hear him toot!" cried Jan, putting her hands over her ears, for the automobile was now quite close to the train stuck in the big snow drift.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Do you s'pose he could want us to help him, Uncle Toby?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I believe it is!" exclaimed Ted, as the toots of the whistle kept up.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Sounds as if it was calling us," said Lola.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Do you s'pose he could want us to help him, Uncle Toby?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEW PLAYMATES "Just hear him toot!" cried Jan, putting her hands over her ears, for the automobile was now quite close to the train stuck in the big snow drift.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading "I believe it is!" exclaimed Ted, as the toots of the whistle kept up.
a Caucasian
From this reading The drift was much deeper here than at any other point along the railroad, because the narrow cut between the high rocks held the white flakes tightly packed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you s'pose he could want us to help him, Uncle Toby?"
