used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Yet, he proposed to take no further chances of losing his horse, if he had the good fortune to find the animal still alive.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Boy and horse landed on a soft, mossy bank, rolling over and over, the pony kicking and squealing with fear, until, finally, both came to a stop at the bottom of the hill.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Yet, he proposed to take no further chances of losing his horse, if he had the good fortune to find the animal still alive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Boy and horse landed on a soft, mossy bank, rolling over and over, the pony kicking and squealing with fear, until, finally, both came to a stop at the bottom of the hill.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Tad came up like a rubber ball.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Boy and horse landed on a soft, mossy bank, rolling over and over, the pony kicking and squealing with fear, until, finally, both came to a stop at the bottom of the hill.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Boy and horse landed on a soft, mossy bank, rolling over and over, the pony kicking and squealing with fear, until, finally, both came to a stop at the bottom of the hill.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Boy and horse landed on a soft, mossy bank, rolling over and over, the pony kicking and squealing with fear, until, finally, both came to a stop at the bottom of the hill.
a youthful male person
From this reading Boy and horse landed on a soft, mossy bank, rolling over and over, the pony kicking and squealing with fear, until, finally, both came to a stop at the bottom of the hill.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Boy and horse landed on a soft, mossy bank, rolling over and over, the pony kicking and squealing with fear, until, finally, both came to a stop at the bottom of the hill.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Yet, he proposed to take no further chances of losing his horse, if he had the good fortune to find the animal still alive.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Tad was unharmed, save for the unmerciful treatment he had received during his record-breaking journey.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Boy and horse landed on a soft, mossy bank, rolling over and over, the pony kicking and squealing with fear, until, finally, both came to a stop at the bottom of the hill.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Boy and horse landed on a soft, mossy bank, rolling over and over, the pony kicking and squealing with fear, until, finally, both came to a stop at the bottom of the hill.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Yet, he proposed to take no further chances of losing his horse, if he had the good fortune to find the animal still alive.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Yet, he proposed to take no further chances of losing his horse, if he had the good fortune to find the animal still alive.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Yet, he proposed to take no further chances of losing his horse, if he had the good fortune to find the animal still alive.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Yet, he proposed to take no further chances of losing his horse, if he had the good fortune to find the animal still alive.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tad was unharmed, save for the unmerciful treatment he had received during his record-breaking journey.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Boy and horse landed on a soft, mossy bank, rolling over and over, the pony kicking and squealing with fear, until, finally, both came to a stop at the bottom of the hill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tad was unharmed, save for the unmerciful treatment he had received during his record-breaking journey.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Boy and horse landed on a soft, mossy bank, rolling over and over, the pony kicking and squealing with fear, until, finally, both came to a stop at the bottom of the hill.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Tad was unharmed, save for the unmerciful treatment he had received during his record-breaking journey.
kickingnounUS /ˈkɪkɪŋ/
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
From this reading Boy and horse landed on a soft, mossy bank, rolling over and over, the pony kicking and squealing with fear, until, finally, both came to a stop at the bottom of the hill.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Boy and horse landed on a soft, mossy bank, rolling over and over, the pony kicking and squealing with fear, until, finally, both came to a stop at the bottom of the hill.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Tad came up like a rubber ball.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Yet, he proposed to take no further chances of losing his horse, if he had the good fortune to find the animal still alive.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
mossyadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːsi/
overgrown with moss
From this reading Boy and horse landed on a soft, mossy bank, rolling over and over, the pony kicking and squealing with fear, until, finally, both came to a stop at the bottom of the hill.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
not any; not one
From this reading Yet, he proposed to take no further chances of losing his horse, if he had the good fortune to find the animal still alive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Boy and horse landed on a soft, mossy bank, rolling over and over, the pony kicking and squealing with fear, until, finally, both came to a stop at the bottom of the hill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Boy and horse landed on a soft, mossy bank, rolling over and over, the pony kicking and squealing with fear, until, finally, both came to a stop at the bottom of the hill.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Boy and horse landed on a soft, mossy bank, rolling over and over, the pony kicking and squealing with fear, until, finally, both came to a stop at the bottom of the hill.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Boy and horse landed on a soft, mossy bank, rolling over and over, the pony kicking and squealing with fear, until, finally, both came to a stop at the bottom of the hill.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Yet, he proposed to take no further chances of losing his horse, if he had the good fortune to find the animal still alive.
established beyond doubt
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Tad was unharmed, save for the unmerciful treatment he had received during his record-breaking journey.
record-breakingadjective
surpassing any previously established record
From this reading Tad was unharmed, save for the unmerciful treatment he had received during his record-breaking journey.
uttered with a trill
From this reading Boy and horse landed on a soft, mossy bank, rolling over and over, the pony kicking and squealing with fear, until, finally, both came to a stop at the bottom of the hill.
rubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading Tad came up like a rubber ball.
except for; apart from
From this reading Tad was unharmed, save for the unmerciful treatment he had received during his record-breaking journey.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Boy and horse landed on a soft, mossy bank, rolling over and over, the pony kicking and squealing with fear, until, finally, both came to a stop at the bottom of the hill.
squealingadjectiveUS /ˈskwiːlɪŋ/
having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
From this reading Boy and horse landed on a soft, mossy bank, rolling over and over, the pony kicking and squealing with fear, until, finally, both came to a stop at the bottom of the hill.
not in physical motion
From this reading Yet, he proposed to take no further chances of losing his horse, if he had the good fortune to find the animal still alive.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Boy and horse landed on a soft, mossy bank, rolling over and over, the pony kicking and squealing with fear, until, finally, both came to a stop at the bottom of the hill.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
carry out
From this reading Yet, he proposed to take no further chances of losing his horse, if he had the good fortune to find the animal still alive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Tad was unharmed, save for the unmerciful treatment he had received during his record-breaking journey.
unharmedadjectiveUS /ənˈhɑːrmd/
not injured or harmed
From this reading Tad was unharmed, save for the unmerciful treatment he had received during his record-breaking journey.
unmercifuladjectiveUS /ənˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
having or showing no mercy
From this reading Tad was unharmed, save for the unmerciful treatment he had received during his record-breaking journey.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Boy and horse landed on a soft, mossy bank, rolling over and over, the pony kicking and squealing with fear, until, finally, both came to a stop at the bottom of the hill.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tad came up like a rubber ball.
precisely as stated
From this reading LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS Fortunately, however, their fall proved to be a very short one, though to Tad it seemed as if they had been falling for an hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tad was unharmed, save for the unmerciful treatment he had received during his record-breaking journey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Boy and horse landed on a soft, mossy bank, rolling over and over, the pony kicking and squealing with fear, until, finally, both came to a stop at the bottom of the hill.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, he proposed to take no further chances of losing his horse, if he had the good fortune to find the animal still alive.
