used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Each one carried a shovel, for while the Curlytops' father had been digging away at the snow with his shovel, Uncle Frank had used the other to pile into the basket the loosened heap of white flakes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NICKNACK IS GONE Daddy Martin and Uncle Frank came running from the snow tunnel.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "'Cause Teddy's in a big drift--down there!" she answered, pointing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked Janet's father as he looked at her.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked Janet's father as he looked at her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Each one carried a shovel, for while the Curlytops' father had been digging away at the snow with his shovel, Uncle Frank had used the other to pile into the basket the loosened heap of white flakes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Each one carried a shovel, for while the Curlytops' father had been digging away at the snow with his shovel, Uncle Frank had used the other to pile into the basket the loosened heap of white flakes.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Each one carried a shovel, for while the Curlytops' father had been digging away at the snow with his shovel, Uncle Frank had used the other to pile into the basket the loosened heap of white flakes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Each one carried a shovel, for while the Curlytops' father had been digging away at the snow with his shovel, Uncle Frank had used the other to pile into the basket the loosened heap of white flakes.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "'Cause Teddy's in a big drift--down there!" she answered, pointing.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Why did you call me?"
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading NICKNACK IS GONE Daddy Martin and Uncle Frank came running from the snow tunnel.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Each one carried a shovel, for while the Curlytops' father had been digging away at the snow with his shovel, Uncle Frank had used the other to pile into the basket the loosened heap of white flakes.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "'Cause Teddy's in a big drift--down there!" she answered, pointing.
Curlytops
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From this reading Each one carried a shovel, for while the Curlytops' father had been digging away at the snow with his shovel, Uncle Frank had used the other to pile into the basket the loosened heap of white flakes.
DaddynounUS /ˈdædi/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading NICKNACK IS GONE Daddy Martin and Uncle Frank came running from the snow tunnel.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Why did you call me?"
diggingnounUS /ˈdɪɡɪŋ/
the act of digging
From this reading Each one carried a shovel, for while the Curlytops' father had been digging away at the snow with his shovel, Uncle Frank had used the other to pile into the basket the loosened heap of white flakes.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "'Cause Teddy's in a big drift--down there!" she answered, pointing.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading "'Cause Teddy's in a big drift--down there!" she answered, pointing.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each one carried a shovel, for while the Curlytops' father had been digging away at the snow with his shovel, Uncle Frank had used the other to pile into the basket the loosened heap of white flakes.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Each one carried a shovel, for while the Curlytops' father had been digging away at the snow with his shovel, Uncle Frank had used the other to pile into the basket the loosened heap of white flakes.
flakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading Each one carried a shovel, for while the Curlytops' father had been digging away at the snow with his shovel, Uncle Frank had used the other to pile into the basket the loosened heap of white flakes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Each one carried a shovel, for while the Curlytops' father had been digging away at the snow with his shovel, Uncle Frank had used the other to pile into the basket the loosened heap of white flakes.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading NICKNACK IS GONE Daddy Martin and Uncle Frank came running from the snow tunnel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NICKNACK IS GONE Daddy Martin and Uncle Frank came running from the snow tunnel.
destroyed or killed
From this reading NICKNACK IS GONE Daddy Martin and Uncle Frank came running from the snow tunnel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Each one carried a shovel, for while the Curlytops' father had been digging away at the snow with his shovel, Uncle Frank had used the other to pile into the basket the loosened heap of white flakes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked Janet's father as he looked at her.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Each one carried a shovel, for while the Curlytops' father had been digging away at the snow with his shovel, Uncle Frank had used the other to pile into the basket the loosened heap of white flakes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked Janet's father as he looked at her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Each one carried a shovel, for while the Curlytops' father had been digging away at the snow with his shovel, Uncle Frank had used the other to pile into the basket the loosened heap of white flakes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "'Cause Teddy's in a big drift--down there!" she answered, pointing.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Each one carried a shovel, for while the Curlytops' father had been digging away at the snow with his shovel, Uncle Frank had used the other to pile into the basket the loosened heap of white flakes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NICKNACK IS GONE Daddy Martin and Uncle Frank came running from the snow tunnel.
Janet's
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From this reading "What's the matter?" asked Janet's father as he looked at her.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked Janet's father as he looked at her.
loosenedadjectiveUS /ˈluːsənd/
straightened out
From this reading Each one carried a shovel, for while the Curlytops' father had been digging away at the snow with his shovel, Uncle Frank had used the other to pile into the basket the loosened heap of white flakes.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading NICKNACK IS GONE Daddy Martin and Uncle Frank came running from the snow tunnel.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked Janet's father as he looked at her.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Why did you call me?"
NICKNACKnoun
miscellaneous curios
From this reading NICKNACK IS GONE Daddy Martin and Uncle Frank came running from the snow tunnel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Each one carried a shovel, for while the Curlytops' father had been digging away at the snow with his shovel, Uncle Frank had used the other to pile into the basket the loosened heap of white flakes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Each one carried a shovel, for while the Curlytops' father had been digging away at the snow with his shovel, Uncle Frank had used the other to pile into the basket the loosened heap of white flakes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Each one carried a shovel, for while the Curlytops' father had been digging away at the snow with his shovel, Uncle Frank had used the other to pile into the basket the loosened heap of white flakes.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Each one carried a shovel, for while the Curlytops' father had been digging away at the snow with his shovel, Uncle Frank had used the other to pile into the basket the loosened heap of white flakes.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading "'Cause Teddy's in a big drift--down there!" she answered, pointing.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading NICKNACK IS GONE Daddy Martin and Uncle Frank came running from the snow tunnel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "'Cause Teddy's in a big drift--down there!" she answered, pointing.
shovelnounUS /ˈʃʌvəl/
a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
From this reading Each one carried a shovel, for while the Curlytops' father had been digging away at the snow with his shovel, Uncle Frank had used the other to pile into the basket the loosened heap of white flakes.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading NICKNACK IS GONE Daddy Martin and Uncle Frank came running from the snow tunnel.
Teddy'snounUS /ˈtediz/
possessive form of “teddy” — plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading "'Cause Teddy's in a big drift--down there!" she answered, pointing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NICKNACK IS GONE Daddy Martin and Uncle Frank came running from the snow tunnel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "'Cause Teddy's in a big drift--down there!" she answered, pointing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Each one carried a shovel, for while the Curlytops' father had been digging away at the snow with his shovel, Uncle Frank had used the other to pile into the basket the loosened heap of white flakes.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading NICKNACK IS GONE Daddy Martin and Uncle Frank came running from the snow tunnel.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading NICKNACK IS GONE Daddy Martin and Uncle Frank came running from the snow tunnel.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Each one carried a shovel, for while the Curlytops' father had been digging away at the snow with his shovel, Uncle Frank had used the other to pile into the basket the loosened heap of white flakes.
What's
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From this reading "What's the matter?" asked Janet's father as he looked at her.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Each one carried a shovel, for while the Curlytops' father had been digging away at the snow with his shovel, Uncle Frank had used the other to pile into the basket the loosened heap of white flakes.
a Caucasian
From this reading Each one carried a shovel, for while the Curlytops' father had been digging away at the snow with his shovel, Uncle Frank had used the other to pile into the basket the loosened heap of white flakes.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why did you call me?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Each one carried a shovel, for while the Curlytops' father had been digging away at the snow with his shovel, Uncle Frank had used the other to pile into the basket the loosened heap of white flakes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why did you call me?"
