used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SNOWED IN Nicknack was indeed having a ride.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "You'd better catch him 'fore he gets hurt!" added Tom.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Whether he knew it or not, or whether he wanted it or not, he was sliding downhill in the very sled in which he had pulled the Curlytops a little while before.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "You'd better catch him 'fore he gets hurt!" added Tom.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "You'd better catch him 'fore he gets hurt!" added Tom.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I never knew a goat could ride downhill!" laughed Jack Turton, a funny, fat, little fellow.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Oh, look!" cried Janet.
Curlytops
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From this reading Whether he knew it or not, or whether he wanted it or not, he was sliding downhill in the very sled in which he had pulled the Curlytops a little while before.
downhilladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnˈhɪl/
sloping down rather steeply
From this reading Whether he knew it or not, or whether he wanted it or not, he was sliding downhill in the very sled in which he had pulled the Curlytops a little while before.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading "I never knew a goat could ride downhill!" laughed Jack Turton, a funny, fat, little fellow.
a boy or man
From this reading "I never knew a goat could ride downhill!" laughed Jack Turton, a funny, fat, little fellow.
forenounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading "You'd better catch him 'fore he gets hurt!" added Tom.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading "I never knew a goat could ride downhill!" laughed Jack Turton, a funny, fat, little fellow.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading "You'd better catch him 'fore he gets hurt!" added Tom.
goatnounUS /ɡoʊt/
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading "I never knew a goat could ride downhill!" laughed Jack Turton, a funny, fat, little fellow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whether he knew it or not, or whether he wanted it or not, he was sliding downhill in the very sled in which he had pulled the Curlytops a little while before.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading SNOWED IN Nicknack was indeed having a ride.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether he knew it or not, or whether he wanted it or not, he was sliding downhill in the very sled in which he had pulled the Curlytops a little while before.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You'd better catch him 'fore he gets hurt!" added Tom.
be the source of pain
From this reading "You'd better catch him 'fore he gets hurt!" added Tom.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never knew a goat could ride downhill!" laughed Jack Turton, a funny, fat, little fellow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SNOWED IN Nicknack was indeed having a ride.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading SNOWED IN Nicknack was indeed having a ride.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whether he knew it or not, or whether he wanted it or not, he was sliding downhill in the very sled in which he had pulled the Curlytops a little while before.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "I never knew a goat could ride downhill!" laughed Jack Turton, a funny, fat, little fellow.
Janet
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From this reading "Oh, look!" cried Janet.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Whether he knew it or not, or whether he wanted it or not, he was sliding downhill in the very sled in which he had pulled the Curlytops a little while before.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "I never knew a goat could ride downhill!" laughed Jack Turton, a funny, fat, little fellow.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Whether he knew it or not, or whether he wanted it or not, he was sliding downhill in the very sled in which he had pulled the Curlytops a little while before.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Oh, look!" cried Janet.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never knew a goat could ride downhill!" laughed Jack Turton, a funny, fat, little fellow.
Nicknacknoun
miscellaneous curios
From this reading SNOWED IN Nicknack was indeed having a ride.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether he knew it or not, or whether he wanted it or not, he was sliding downhill in the very sled in which he had pulled the Curlytops a little while before.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, look!" cried Janet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether he knew it or not, or whether he wanted it or not, he was sliding downhill in the very sled in which he had pulled the Curlytops a little while before.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Whether he knew it or not, or whether he wanted it or not, he was sliding downhill in the very sled in which he had pulled the Curlytops a little while before.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading SNOWED IN Nicknack was indeed having a ride.
slednounUS /sled/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading Whether he knew it or not, or whether he wanted it or not, he was sliding downhill in the very sled in which he had pulled the Curlytops a little while before.
slidingadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪdɪŋ/
being a smooth continuous motion
From this reading Whether he knew it or not, or whether he wanted it or not, he was sliding downhill in the very sled in which he had pulled the Curlytops a little while before.
SNOWEDverbUS /snoʊd/
past form of “snow” — fall as snow
From this reading SNOWED IN Nicknack was indeed having a ride.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whether he knew it or not, or whether he wanted it or not, he was sliding downhill in the very sled in which he had pulled the Curlytops a little while before.
male cat
From this reading "You'd better catch him 'fore he gets hurt!" added Tom.
Turton
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From this reading "I never knew a goat could ride downhill!" laughed Jack Turton, a funny, fat, little fellow.
precisely as stated
From this reading Whether he knew it or not, or whether he wanted it or not, he was sliding downhill in the very sled in which he had pulled the Curlytops a little while before.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Whether he knew it or not, or whether he wanted it or not, he was sliding downhill in the very sled in which he had pulled the Curlytops a little while before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SNOWED IN Nicknack was indeed having a ride.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether he knew it or not, or whether he wanted it or not, he was sliding downhill in the very sled in which he had pulled the Curlytops a little while before.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Whether he knew it or not, or whether he wanted it or not, he was sliding downhill in the very sled in which he had pulled the Curlytops a little while before.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Whether he knew it or not, or whether he wanted it or not, he was sliding downhill in the very sled in which he had pulled the Curlytops a little while before.
You'd
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From this reading "You'd better catch him 'fore he gets hurt!" added Tom.
