used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All the afternoon it snowed, and the next morning we woke to find the ground covered to a depth of eight inches and snow still falling.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading All the afternoon it snowed, and the next morning we woke to find the ground covered to a depth of eight inches and snow still falling.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the afternoon it snowed, and the next morning we woke to find the ground covered to a depth of eight inches and snow still falling.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Here were new difficulties to overcome, new problems to solve, and new sports provided for our amusement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SNOW SHOES, SKIS AND SWAMP SHOES.
for the reason that
From this reading But who ever heard of a boy complaining because there was snow on the ground?
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The next day, Sunday, it began to snow, and we realized that our chance of skating up to Willow Clump Island was spoiled.
a youthful male person
From this reading But who ever heard of a boy complaining because there was snow on the ground?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But who ever heard of a boy complaining because there was snow on the ground?
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The next day, Sunday, it began to snow, and we realized that our chance of skating up to Willow Clump Island was spoiled.
ClumpnounUS /klʌmp/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading The next day, Sunday, it began to snow, and we realized that our chance of skating up to Willow Clump Island was spoiled.
complainingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
From this reading But who ever heard of a boy complaining because there was snow on the ground?
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading All the afternoon it snowed, and the next morning we woke to find the ground covered to a depth of eight inches and snow still falling.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day, Sunday, it began to snow, and we realized that our chance of skating up to Willow Clump Island was spoiled.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading All the afternoon it snowed, and the next morning we woke to find the ground covered to a depth of eight inches and snow still falling.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Here were new difficulties to overcome, new problems to solve, and new sports provided for our amusement.
being one more than seven
From this reading All the afternoon it snowed, and the next morning we woke to find the ground covered to a depth of eight inches and snow still falling.
at any time
From this reading But who ever heard of a boy complaining because there was snow on the ground?
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading All the afternoon it snowed, and the next morning we woke to find the ground covered to a depth of eight inches and snow still falling.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading All the afternoon it snowed, and the next morning we woke to find the ground covered to a depth of eight inches and snow still falling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here were new difficulties to overcome, new problems to solve, and new sports provided for our amusement.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading All the afternoon it snowed, and the next morning we woke to find the ground covered to a depth of eight inches and snow still falling.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But who ever heard of a boy complaining because there was snow on the ground?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here were new difficulties to overcome, new problems to solve, and new sports provided for our amusement.
inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading All the afternoon it snowed, and the next morning we woke to find the ground covered to a depth of eight inches and snow still falling.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The next day, Sunday, it began to snow, and we realized that our chance of skating up to Willow Clump Island was spoiled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The next day, Sunday, it began to snow, and we realized that our chance of skating up to Willow Clump Island was spoiled.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading All the afternoon it snowed, and the next morning we woke to find the ground covered to a depth of eight inches and snow still falling.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Here were new difficulties to overcome, new problems to solve, and new sports provided for our amusement.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day, Sunday, it began to snow, and we realized that our chance of skating up to Willow Clump Island was spoiled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day, Sunday, it began to snow, and we realized that our chance of skating up to Willow Clump Island was spoiled.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But who ever heard of a boy complaining because there was snow on the ground?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The next day, Sunday, it began to snow, and we realized that our chance of skating up to Willow Clump Island was spoiled.
win a victory over
From this reading Here were new difficulties to overcome, new problems to solve, and new sports provided for our amusement.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Here were new difficulties to overcome, new problems to solve, and new sports provided for our amusement.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Here were new difficulties to overcome, new problems to solve, and new sports provided for our amusement.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The next day, Sunday, it began to snow, and we realized that our chance of skating up to Willow Clump Island was spoiled.
a particular situation
From this reading SNOW SHOES, SKIS AND SWAMP SHOES.
skatingnounUS /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
the sport of gliding on skates
From this reading The next day, Sunday, it began to snow, and we realized that our chance of skating up to Willow Clump Island was spoiled.
SKISnounUS /skiːz/
plural of “ski” — narrow wood or metal or plastic runners used in pairs for gliding over snow
From this reading SNOW SHOES, SKIS AND SWAMP SHOES.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading SNOW SHOES, SKIS AND SWAMP SHOES.
snowedverbUS /snoʊd/
past form of “snow” — fall as snow
From this reading All the afternoon it snowed, and the next morning we woke to find the ground covered to a depth of eight inches and snow still falling.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading Here were new difficulties to overcome, new problems to solve, and new sports provided for our amusement.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading The next day, Sunday, it began to snow, and we realized that our chance of skating up to Willow Clump Island was spoiled.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Here were new difficulties to overcome, new problems to solve, and new sports provided for our amusement.
not in physical motion
From this reading All the afternoon it snowed, and the next morning we woke to find the ground covered to a depth of eight inches and snow still falling.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The next day, Sunday, it began to snow, and we realized that our chance of skating up to Willow Clump Island was spoiled.
SWAMPverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading SNOW SHOES, SKIS AND SWAMP SHOES.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next day, Sunday, it began to snow, and we realized that our chance of skating up to Willow Clump Island was spoiled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day, Sunday, it began to snow, and we realized that our chance of skating up to Willow Clump Island was spoiled.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But who ever heard of a boy complaining because there was snow on the ground?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day, Sunday, it began to snow, and we realized that our chance of skating up to Willow Clump Island was spoiled.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The next day, Sunday, it began to snow, and we realized that our chance of skating up to Willow Clump Island was spoiled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day, Sunday, it began to snow, and we realized that our chance of skating up to Willow Clump Island was spoiled.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The next day, Sunday, it began to snow, and we realized that our chance of skating up to Willow Clump Island was spoiled.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here were new difficulties to overcome, new problems to solve, and new sports provided for our amusement.
which person or people
From this reading But who ever heard of a boy complaining because there was snow on the ground?
WillownounUS /ˈwɪloʊ/
any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading The next day, Sunday, it began to snow, and we realized that our chance of skating up to Willow Clump Island was spoiled.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading All the afternoon it snowed, and the next morning we woke to find the ground covered to a depth of eight inches and snow still falling.
