used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DICK'S DIPLOMACY Running to the door, I saw Dick striding down toward the cabin, while behind him on a stout pony rode Uncle Tom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just as I stepped out, the pair approached one of the drifts of snow which ridged the valley, and into this Dick plunged at once.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Just as I stepped out, the pair approached one of the drifts of snow which ridged the valley, and into this Dick plunged at once.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as I stepped out, the pair approached one of the drifts of snow which ridged the valley, and into this Dick plunged at once.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Just as I stepped out, the pair approached one of the drifts of snow which ridged the valley, and into this Dick plunged at once.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading DICK'S DIPLOMACY Running to the door, I saw Dick striding down toward the cabin, while behind him on a stout pony rode Uncle Tom.
buck-jumping
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From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading DICK'S DIPLOMACY Running to the door, I saw Dick striding down toward the cabin, while behind him on a stout pony rode Uncle Tom.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK'S DIPLOMACY Running to the door, I saw Dick striding down toward the cabin, while behind him on a stout pony rode Uncle Tom.
DICK'SnounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK'S DIPLOMACY Running to the door, I saw Dick striding down toward the cabin, while behind him on a stout pony rode Uncle Tom.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
DIPLOMACYnounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading DICK'S DIPLOMACY Running to the door, I saw Dick striding down toward the cabin, while behind him on a stout pony rode Uncle Tom.
discomforting
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From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading DICK'S DIPLOMACY Running to the door, I saw Dick striding down toward the cabin, while behind him on a stout pony rode Uncle Tom.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DICK'S DIPLOMACY Running to the door, I saw Dick striding down toward the cabin, while behind him on a stout pony rode Uncle Tom.
driftsnounUS /drɪfts/
plural of “drift” — a force that moves something along
From this reading Just as I stepped out, the pair approached one of the drifts of snow which ridged the valley, and into this Dick plunged at once.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Though it was up to his waist, he pretty soon forced his way through, when it was Uncle Tom's turn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though it was up to his waist, he pretty soon forced his way through, when it was Uncle Tom's turn.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DICK'S DIPLOMACY Running to the door, I saw Dick striding down toward the cabin, while behind him on a stout pony rode Uncle Tom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though it was up to his waist, he pretty soon forced his way through, when it was Uncle Tom's turn.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DICK'S DIPLOMACY Running to the door, I saw Dick striding down toward the cabin, while behind him on a stout pony rode Uncle Tom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Just as I stepped out, the pair approached one of the drifts of snow which ridged the valley, and into this Dick plunged at once.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though it was up to his waist, he pretty soon forced his way through, when it was Uncle Tom's turn.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as I stepped out, the pair approached one of the drifts of snow which ridged the valley, and into this Dick plunged at once.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
leapsnounUS /liːps/
plural of “leap” — a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
not any; not one
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just as I stepped out, the pair approached one of the drifts of snow which ridged the valley, and into this Dick plunged at once.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DICK'S DIPLOMACY Running to the door, I saw Dick striding down toward the cabin, while behind him on a stout pony rode Uncle Tom.
on one occasion
From this reading Just as I stepped out, the pair approached one of the drifts of snow which ridged the valley, and into this Dick plunged at once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Just as I stepped out, the pair approached one of the drifts of snow which ridged the valley, and into this Dick plunged at once.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Just as I stepped out, the pair approached one of the drifts of snow which ridged the valley, and into this Dick plunged at once.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Just as I stepped out, the pair approached one of the drifts of snow which ridged the valley, and into this Dick plunged at once.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
plumpadjectiveUS /plʌmp/
sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Just as I stepped out, the pair approached one of the drifts of snow which ridged the valley, and into this Dick plunged at once.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading DICK'S DIPLOMACY Running to the door, I saw Dick striding down toward the cabin, while behind him on a stout pony rode Uncle Tom.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Though it was up to his waist, he pretty soon forced his way through, when it was Uncle Tom's turn.
progressionnounUS /prəˈɡreʃən/
a series with a definite pattern of advance
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
ridgedadjectiveUS /rɪdʒd/
having a ridge or shaped like a ridge or suggesting the keel of a ship
From this reading Just as I stepped out, the pair approached one of the drifts of snow which ridged the valley, and into this Dick plunged at once.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading DICK'S DIPLOMACY Running to the door, I saw Dick striding down toward the cabin, while behind him on a stout pony rode Uncle Tom.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading DICK'S DIPLOMACY Running to the door, I saw Dick striding down toward the cabin, while behind him on a stout pony rode Uncle Tom.
cut with a saw
From this reading DICK'S DIPLOMACY Running to the door, I saw Dick striding down toward the cabin, while behind him on a stout pony rode Uncle Tom.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
shirkverbUS /ʃɜːrk/
avoid (one's assigned duties)
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
short-legged
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From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Just as I stepped out, the pair approached one of the drifts of snow which ridged the valley, and into this Dick plunged at once.
snow-drift
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From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
in the near future
From this reading Though it was up to his waist, he pretty soon forced his way through, when it was Uncle Tom's turn.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Just as I stepped out, the pair approached one of the drifts of snow which ridged the valley, and into this Dick plunged at once.
dependable
From this reading DICK'S DIPLOMACY Running to the door, I saw Dick striding down toward the cabin, while behind him on a stout pony rode Uncle Tom.
stridingverbUS /ˈstraɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading DICK'S DIPLOMACY Running to the door, I saw Dick striding down toward the cabin, while behind him on a stout pony rode Uncle Tom.
tackledverbUS /ˈtækəld/
past form of “tackle” — accept as a challenge
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK'S DIPLOMACY Running to the door, I saw Dick striding down toward the cabin, while behind him on a stout pony rode Uncle Tom.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Just as I stepped out, the pair approached one of the drifts of snow which ridged the valley, and into this Dick plunged at once.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though it was up to his waist, he pretty soon forced his way through, when it was Uncle Tom's turn.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Though it was up to his waist, he pretty soon forced his way through, when it was Uncle Tom's turn.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DICK'S DIPLOMACY Running to the door, I saw Dick striding down toward the cabin, while behind him on a stout pony rode Uncle Tom.
male cat
From this reading DICK'S DIPLOMACY Running to the door, I saw Dick striding down toward the cabin, while behind him on a stout pony rode Uncle Tom.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading Though it was up to his waist, he pretty soon forced his way through, when it was Uncle Tom's turn.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading DICK'S DIPLOMACY Running to the door, I saw Dick striding down toward the cabin, while behind him on a stout pony rode Uncle Tom.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Though it was up to his waist, he pretty soon forced his way through, when it was Uncle Tom's turn.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading DICK'S DIPLOMACY Running to the door, I saw Dick striding down toward the cabin, while behind him on a stout pony rode Uncle Tom.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Though it was up to his waist, he pretty soon forced his way through, when it was Uncle Tom's turn.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Just as I stepped out, the pair approached one of the drifts of snow which ridged the valley, and into this Dick plunged at once.
precisely as stated
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
wadingnounUS /ˈweɪdɪŋ/
walking with your feet in shallow water
From this reading Evidently it was not the first time the pony had tackled a snow-drift, for he showed no disposition to shirk the task, but wading in up to his knees, he did the rest of the passage in a series of short leaps, very like buck-jumping; a mode of progression extremely discomforting to his plump, short-legged rider.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading Though it was up to his waist, he pretty soon forced his way through, when it was Uncle Tom's turn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though it was up to his waist, he pretty soon forced his way through, when it was Uncle Tom's turn.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Though it was up to his waist, he pretty soon forced his way through, when it was Uncle Tom's turn.
at the time that
From this reading Though it was up to his waist, he pretty soon forced his way through, when it was Uncle Tom's turn.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Just as I stepped out, the pair approached one of the drifts of snow which ridged the valley, and into this Dick plunged at once.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading DICK'S DIPLOMACY Running to the door, I saw Dick striding down toward the cabin, while behind him on a stout pony rode Uncle Tom.
