move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Pepper was in advance.
at or in the front
From this reading Pepper did “go it,” and despite Dale’s effort to get ahead kept to the front.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The race was on in earnest and the skates flashed brightly in the rays of the declining sun.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading The race was on in earnest and the skates flashed brightly in the rays of the declining sun.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dale was slowly but surely crawling up to him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Go it, Imp! go it!” shrieked Jack, when he saw that he could not win.
crawlingnounUS /ˈkrɔːlɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading Dale was slowly but surely crawling up to him.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading Dale was slowly but surely crawling up to him.
Dale'snounUS /deɪlz/
possessive form of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading Pepper did “go it,” and despite Dale’s effort to get ahead kept to the front.
decliningverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading The race was on in earnest and the skates flashed brightly in the rays of the declining sun.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Pepper did “go it,” and despite Dale’s effort to get ahead kept to the front.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Pepper did “go it,” and despite Dale’s effort to get ahead kept to the front.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading The race was on in earnest and the skates flashed brightly in the rays of the declining sun.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Pepper did “go it,” and despite Dale’s effort to get ahead kept to the front.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading The race was on in earnest and the skates flashed brightly in the rays of the declining sun.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Pepper did “go it,” and despite Dale’s effort to get ahead kept to the front.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Pepper did “go it,” and despite Dale’s effort to get ahead kept to the front.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Go it, Imp! go it!” shrieked Jack, when he saw that he could not win.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Go it, Imp! go it!” shrieked Jack, when he saw that he could not win.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dale was slowly but surely crawling up to him.
ImpnounUS /ɪmp/
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading “Go it, Imp! go it!” shrieked Jack, when he saw that he could not win.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The race was on in earnest and the skates flashed brightly in the rays of the declining sun.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Go it, Imp! go it!” shrieked Jack, when he saw that he could not win.
a small worthless amount
From this reading “Go it, Imp! go it!” shrieked Jack, when he saw that he could not win.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Pepper did “go it,” and despite Dale’s effort to get ahead kept to the front.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Go it, Imp! go it!” shrieked Jack, when he saw that he could not win.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The race was on in earnest and the skates flashed brightly in the rays of the declining sun.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The race was on in earnest and the skates flashed brightly in the rays of the declining sun.
PepperverbUS /ˈpepər/
add pepper to
From this reading Pepper was in advance.
any competition
From this reading The race was on in earnest and the skates flashed brightly in the rays of the declining sun.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The race was on in earnest and the skates flashed brightly in the rays of the declining sun.
cut with a saw
From this reading “Go it, Imp! go it!” shrieked Jack, when he saw that he could not win.
shriekedadjectiveUS /ʃriːkt/
uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror
From this reading “Go it, Imp! go it!” shrieked Jack, when he saw that he could not win.
skatesnounUS /skeɪts/
plural of “skate” — sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
From this reading The race was on in earnest and the skates flashed brightly in the rays of the declining sun.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Dale was slowly but surely crawling up to him.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The race was on in earnest and the skates flashed brightly in the rays of the declining sun.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Dale was slowly but surely crawling up to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Go it, Imp! go it!” shrieked Jack, when he saw that he could not win.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The race was on in earnest and the skates flashed brightly in the rays of the declining sun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dale was slowly but surely crawling up to him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Dale was slowly but surely crawling up to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The race was on in earnest and the skates flashed brightly in the rays of the declining sun.
at the time that
From this reading “Go it, Imp! go it!” shrieked Jack, when he saw that he could not win.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading “Go it, Imp! go it!” shrieked Jack, when he saw that he could not win.
