used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But he had never before been lost after a big snow storm--that is, as far as Janet or Teddy could remember.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading What Janet was afraid of was that her little brother might wander off and fall into some drift.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But he had never before been lost after a big snow storm--that is, as far as Janet or Teddy could remember.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It happened more or less often at home in Cresco, and once when the Curlytops had come to Uncle Toby's.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But he had never before been lost after a big snow storm--that is, as far as Janet or Teddy could remember.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It happened more or less often at home in Cresco, and once when the Curlytops had come to Uncle Toby's.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading OFF TO CRYSTAL LAKE This was not the first time Trouble Martin had been lost or missing.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But he had never before been lost after a big snow storm--that is, as far as Janet or Teddy could remember.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But he had never before been lost after a big snow storm--that is, as far as Janet or Teddy could remember.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading What Janet was afraid of was that her little brother might wander off and fall into some drift.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had never before been lost after a big snow storm--that is, as far as Janet or Teddy could remember.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It happened more or less often at home in Cresco, and once when the Curlytops had come to Uncle Toby's.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he had never before been lost after a big snow storm--that is, as far as Janet or Teddy could remember.
Cresco
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From this reading It happened more or less often at home in Cresco, and once when the Curlytops had come to Uncle Toby's.
CRYSTALnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading OFF TO CRYSTAL LAKE This was not the first time Trouble Martin had been lost or missing.
Curlytops
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From this reading It happened more or less often at home in Cresco, and once when the Curlytops had come to Uncle Toby's.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading For the snow was deep in places not very far from Uncle Toby's house.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading What Janet was afraid of was that her little brother might wander off and fall into some drift.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading What Janet was afraid of was that her little brother might wander off and fall into some drift.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But he had never before been lost after a big snow storm--that is, as far as Janet or Teddy could remember.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading OFF TO CRYSTAL LAKE This was not the first time Trouble Martin had been lost or missing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the snow was deep in places not very far from Uncle Toby's house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For the snow was deep in places not very far from Uncle Toby's house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OFF TO CRYSTAL LAKE This was not the first time Trouble Martin had been lost or missing.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happened more or less often at home in Cresco, and once when the Curlytops had come to Uncle Toby's.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he had never before been lost after a big snow storm--that is, as far as Janet or Teddy could remember.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading What Janet was afraid of was that her little brother might wander off and fall into some drift.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It happened more or less often at home in Cresco, and once when the Curlytops had come to Uncle Toby's.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading For the snow was deep in places not very far from Uncle Toby's house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It happened more or less often at home in Cresco, and once when the Curlytops had come to Uncle Toby's.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading What Janet was afraid of was that her little brother might wander off and fall into some drift.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he had never before been lost after a big snow storm--that is, as far as Janet or Teddy could remember.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It happened more or less often at home in Cresco, and once when the Curlytops had come to Uncle Toby's.
Janet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But he had never before been lost after a big snow storm--that is, as far as Janet or Teddy could remember.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading OFF TO CRYSTAL LAKE This was not the first time Trouble Martin had been lost or missing.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It happened more or less often at home in Cresco, and once when the Curlytops had come to Uncle Toby's.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading What Janet was afraid of was that her little brother might wander off and fall into some drift.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading OFF TO CRYSTAL LAKE This was not the first time Trouble Martin had been lost or missing.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading OFF TO CRYSTAL LAKE This was not the first time Trouble Martin had been lost or missing.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading What Janet was afraid of was that her little brother might wander off and fall into some drift.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading OFF TO CRYSTAL LAKE This was not the first time Trouble Martin had been lost or missing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It happened more or less often at home in Cresco, and once when the Curlytops had come to Uncle Toby's.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But he had never before been lost after a big snow storm--that is, as far as Janet or Teddy could remember.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading OFF TO CRYSTAL LAKE This was not the first time Trouble Martin had been lost or missing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What Janet was afraid of was that her little brother might wander off and fall into some drift.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF TO CRYSTAL LAKE This was not the first time Trouble Martin had been lost or missing.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It happened more or less often at home in Cresco, and once when the Curlytops had come to Uncle Toby's.
on one occasion
From this reading It happened more or less often at home in Cresco, and once when the Curlytops had come to Uncle Toby's.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading OFF TO CRYSTAL LAKE This was not the first time Trouble Martin had been lost or missing.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading For the snow was deep in places not very far from Uncle Toby's house.
To recall to mind.
From this reading But he had never before been lost after a big snow storm--that is, as far as Janet or Teddy could remember.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading But he had never before been lost after a big snow storm--that is, as far as Janet or Teddy could remember.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading What Janet was afraid of was that her little brother might wander off and fall into some drift.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading But he had never before been lost after a big snow storm--that is, as far as Janet or Teddy could remember.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading But he had never before been lost after a big snow storm--that is, as far as Janet or Teddy could remember.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he had never before been lost after a big snow storm--that is, as far as Janet or Teddy could remember.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF TO CRYSTAL LAKE This was not the first time Trouble Martin had been lost or missing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading OFF TO CRYSTAL LAKE This was not the first time Trouble Martin had been lost or missing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading OFF TO CRYSTAL LAKE This was not the first time Trouble Martin had been lost or missing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OFF TO CRYSTAL LAKE This was not the first time Trouble Martin had been lost or missing.
Toby'snounUS /ˈtoʊbiz/
possessive form of “toby” — a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading It happened more or less often at home in Cresco, and once when the Curlytops had come to Uncle Toby's.
a source of difficulty
From this reading OFF TO CRYSTAL LAKE This was not the first time Trouble Martin had been lost or missing.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading It happened more or less often at home in Cresco, and once when the Curlytops had come to Uncle Toby's.
precisely as stated
From this reading For the snow was deep in places not very far from Uncle Toby's house.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading What Janet was afraid of was that her little brother might wander off and fall into some drift.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OFF TO CRYSTAL LAKE This was not the first time Trouble Martin had been lost or missing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What Janet was afraid of was that her little brother might wander off and fall into some drift.
at the time that
From this reading It happened more or less often at home in Cresco, and once when the Curlytops had come to Uncle Toby's.
