used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Looking over his shoulder, he saw both Larry and Dick crawling up.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "See how he is running away from the others!"
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
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the two together, not just one
From this reading Looking over his shoulder, he saw both Larry and Dick crawling up.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading THE SKATING RACE For nearly half a mile Peter Slade kept the lead with ease, but then his breath began to fail him.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "No, you don't!" he muttered, and put on a fresh burst of speed that increased his lead by two yards.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE SKATING RACE For nearly half a mile Peter Slade kept the lead with ease, but then his breath began to fail him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "No, you don't!" he muttered, and put on a fresh burst of speed that increased his lead by two yards.
crawlingnounUS /ˈkrɔːlɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading Looking over his shoulder, he saw both Larry and Dick crawling up.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Looking over his shoulder, he saw both Larry and Dick crawling up.
don't
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move gently or carefully
From this reading THE SKATING RACE For nearly half a mile Peter Slade kept the lead with ease, but then his breath began to fail him.
fail to do something; leave something undone
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SKATING RACE For nearly half a mile Peter Slade kept the lead with ease, but then his breath began to fail him.
recently made, produced, or harvested
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "See how he is running away from the others!"
the act of departing
From this reading "Peter Slade is going to win!"
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Looking over his shoulder, he saw both Larry and Dick crawling up.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SKATING RACE For nearly half a mile Peter Slade kept the lead with ease, but then his breath began to fail him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SKATING RACE For nearly half a mile Peter Slade kept the lead with ease, but then his breath began to fail him.
how
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made greater in size or amount or degree
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Peter Slade is going to win!"
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
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Larry
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take somebody somewhere
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the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
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a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
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past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
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(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
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not any; not one
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "No, you don't!" he muttered, and put on a fresh burst of speed that increased his lead by two yards.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "No, you don't!" he muttered, and put on a fresh burst of speed that increased his lead by two yards.
others
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Looking over his shoulder, he saw both Larry and Dick crawling up.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
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put into a certain place or abstract location
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any competition
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(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading "See how he is running away from the others!"
cut with a saw
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Looking over his shoulder, he saw both Larry and Dick crawling up.
SKATINGnounUS /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
the sport of gliding on skates
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Slade
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move hurridly
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "No, you don't!" he muttered, and put on a fresh burst of speed that increased his lead by two yards.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SKATING RACE For nearly half a mile Peter Slade kept the lead with ease, but then his breath began to fail him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE SKATING RACE For nearly half a mile Peter Slade kept the lead with ease, but then his breath began to fail him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SKATING RACE For nearly half a mile Peter Slade kept the lead with ease, but then his breath began to fail him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "No, you don't!" he muttered, and put on a fresh burst of speed that increased his lead by two yards.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Looking over his shoulder, he saw both Larry and Dick crawling up.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading "Peter Slade is going to win!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SKATING RACE For nearly half a mile Peter Slade kept the lead with ease, but then his breath began to fail him.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading "No, you don't!" he muttered, and put on a fresh burst of speed that increased his lead by two yards.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No, you don't!" he muttered, and put on a fresh burst of speed that increased his lead by two yards.
