Chapter V · A Dose of Snow and Icicles

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading As soon as it became apparent that Andy was doing much better than he had been able to do, Reff Ritter lost interest in the exhibition going on.

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

From this reading I’m going back to the school,” and he shuffled off, followed by Mumps.

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From this reading As soon as it became apparent that Andy was doing much better than he had been able to do, Reff Ritter lost interest in the exhibition going on.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading “It’s cold in here anyway.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading As soon as it became apparent that Andy was doing much better than he had been able to do, Reff Ritter lost interest in the exhibition going on.

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

From this reading “Andy, you are ten times better than he is on the bar and rings,” cried Pepper.

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

From this reading As soon as it became apparent that Andy was doing much better than he had been able to do, Reff Ritter lost interest in the exhibition going on.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading I’m going back to the school,” and he shuffled off, followed by Mumps.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading “Andy, you are ten times better than he is on the bar and rings,” cried Pepper.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading As soon as it became apparent that Andy was doing much better than he had been able to do, Reff Ritter lost interest in the exhibition going on.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As soon as it became apparent that Andy was doing much better than he had been able to do, Reff Ritter lost interest in the exhibition going on.

(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 As soon as it became apparent that Andy was doing much better than he had been able to do, Reff Ritter lost interest in the exhibition going on.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I’m going back to the school,” and he shuffled off, followed by Mumps.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading “It’s cold in here anyway.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “Andy, you are ten times better than he is on the bar and rings,” cried Pepper.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading As soon as it became apparent that Andy was doing much better than he had been able to do, Reff Ritter lost interest in the exhibition going on.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading As soon as it became apparent that Andy was doing much better than he had been able to do, Reff Ritter lost interest in the exhibition going on.

past form of “drawl” — lengthen and slow down or draw out

From this reading “I reckon I’ve seen enough,” he drawled.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading “I reckon I’ve seen enough,” he drawled.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading As soon as it became apparent that Andy was doing much better than he had been able to do, Reff Ritter lost interest in the exhibition going on.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading I’m going back to the school,” and he shuffled off, followed by Mumps.

the act of departing

From this reading As soon as it became apparent that Andy was doing much better than he had been able to do, Reff Ritter lost interest in the exhibition going on.

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

From this reading As soon as it became apparent that Andy was doing much better than he had been able to do, Reff Ritter lost interest in the exhibition going on.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As soon as it became apparent that Andy was doing much better than he had been able to do, Reff Ritter lost interest in the exhibition going on.

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

From this reading “It’s cold in here anyway.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I reckon I’ve seen enough,” he drawled.

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From this reading I’m going back to the school,” and he shuffled off, followed by Mumps.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I reckon I’ve seen enough,” he drawled.

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

From this reading As soon as it became apparent that Andy was doing much better than he had been able to do, Reff Ritter lost interest in the exhibition going on.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading As soon as it became apparent that Andy was doing much better than he had been able to do, Reff Ritter lost interest in the exhibition going on.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Andy, you are ten times better than he is on the bar and rings,” cried Pepper.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As soon as it became apparent that Andy was doing much better than he had been able to do, Reff Ritter lost interest in the exhibition going on.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “It’s cold in here anyway.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading As soon as it became apparent that Andy was doing much better than he had been able to do, Reff Ritter lost interest in the exhibition going on.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading As soon as it became apparent that Andy was doing much better than he had been able to do, Reff Ritter lost interest in the exhibition going on.

an acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands

From this reading I’m going back to the school,” and he shuffled off, followed by Mumps.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I’m going back to the school,” and he shuffled off, followed by Mumps.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As soon as it became apparent that Andy was doing much better than he had been able to do, Reff Ritter lost interest in the exhibition going on.

add pepper to

From this reading “Andy, you are ten times better than he is on the bar and rings,” cried Pepper.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading “I reckon I’ve seen enough,” he drawled.

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From this reading As soon as it became apparent that Andy was doing much better than he had been able to do, Reff Ritter lost interest in the exhibition going on.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises

From this reading “Andy, you are ten times better than he is on the bar and rings,” cried Pepper.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As soon as it became apparent that Andy was doing much better than he had been able to do, Reff Ritter lost interest in the exhibition going on.

an educational institution

From this reading I’m going back to the school,” and he shuffled off, followed by Mumps.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “I reckon I’ve seen enough,” he drawled.

past form of “shuffle” — walk by dragging one's feet

From this reading I’m going back to the school,” and he shuffled off, followed by Mumps.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as it became apparent that Andy was doing much better than he had been able to do, Reff Ritter lost interest in the exhibition going on.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading “Andy, you are ten times better than he is on the bar and rings,” cried Pepper.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As soon as it became apparent that Andy was doing much better than he had been able to do, Reff Ritter lost interest in the exhibition going on.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As soon as it became apparent that Andy was doing much better than he had been able to do, Reff Ritter lost interest in the exhibition going on.

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

From this reading As soon as it became apparent that Andy was doing much better than he had been able to do, Reff Ritter lost interest in the exhibition going on.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading “Andy, you are ten times better than he is on the bar and rings,” cried Pepper.

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

From this reading As soon as it became apparent that Andy was doing much better than he had been able to do, Reff Ritter lost interest in the exhibition going on.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As soon as it became apparent that Andy was doing much better than he had been able to do, Reff Ritter lost interest in the exhibition going on.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Andy, you are ten times better than he is on the bar and rings,” cried Pepper.