Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading With shouts and laughter the merry coasters thus enlivened the race down hill.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

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From this reading "Let's see if we can't win!"

plural of “coaster” — a resident of a coastal area

From this reading With shouts and laughter the merry coasters thus enlivened the race down hill.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading With shouts and laughter the merry coasters thus enlivened the race down hill.

made sprightly or cheerful

From this reading With shouts and laughter the merry coasters thus enlivened the race down hill.

every person

From this reading "Hold on tight, everybody!"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading ON SNOWSHOES "Here we go!"

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading ON SNOWSHOES "Here we go!"

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading With shouts and laughter the merry coasters thus enlivened the race down hill.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Hold on tight, everybody!"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Let's see if we can't win!"

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

and nothing more

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

the sound of laughing

From this reading With shouts and laughter the merry coasters thus enlivened the race down hill.

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From this reading "Let's see if we can't win!"

engage in

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading With shouts and laughter the merry coasters thus enlivened the race down hill.

in motion

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON SNOWSHOES "Here we go!"

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

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From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

any competition

From this reading With shouts and laughter the merry coasters thus enlivened the race down hill.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Let's see if we can't win!"

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading With shouts and laughter the merry coasters thus enlivened the race down hill.

plural of “snowshoe” — a device to help you walk on deep snow; a lightweight frame shaped like a racquet is strengthened with cross pieces and contains a network of thongs; one is worn on each foot

From this reading ON SNOWSHOES "Here we go!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading With shouts and laughter the merry coasters thus enlivened the race down hill.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading With shouts and laughter the merry coasters thus enlivened the race down hill.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading "Hold on tight, everybody!"

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading ON SNOWSHOES "Here we go!"

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In order to make the moving pictures appear as realistic as possible Mr. Pertell had told the players to forget, for the time being, that they were actors, and to imagine that they were just boys and girls, out for a real frolic.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading "Let's see if we can't win!"

in the company of; together with

From this reading With shouts and laughter the merry coasters thus enlivened the race down hill.