personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading It looked as if Tibby had decided to put their acquaintance on the I’ll-be-a-sister-to-you footing.
(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 Winter was slow in claiming sovereignty over Nebraska in the year of which we write, and coquetted with summer through all the weeks of November and December.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Winter was slow in claiming sovereignty over Nebraska in the year of which we write, and coquetted with summer through all the weeks of November and December.
from appearances alone
From this reading Donald and Tibby had enjoyed many rides over the gray plains and river wold, and were apparently the best of friends, notwithstanding Donald’s premature declaration.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such snows as had come were light and short-lived, and the winds had been less furious and threatening than usual at this season of the year.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Such snows as had come were light and short-lived, and the winds had been less furious and threatening than usual at this season of the year.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Such snows as had come were light and short-lived, and the winds had been less furious and threatening than usual at this season of the year.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Donald and Tibby had enjoyed many rides over the gray plains and river wold, and were apparently the best of friends, notwithstanding Donald’s premature declaration.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But their camaraderie was far from sweethearting.
camaraderienounUS /ˌkɑːmərˈɑːdəri/
the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
From this reading But their camaraderie was far from sweethearting.
claimingverbUS /ˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Winter was slow in claiming sovereignty over Nebraska in the year of which we write, and coquetted with summer through all the weeks of November and December.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Such snows as had come were light and short-lived, and the winds had been less furious and threatening than usual at this season of the year.
coquetted
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From this reading Winter was slow in claiming sovereignty over Nebraska in the year of which we write, and coquetted with summer through all the weeks of November and December.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Winter was slow in claiming sovereignty over Nebraska in the year of which we write, and coquetted with summer through all the weeks of November and December.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It looked as if Tibby had decided to put their acquaintance on the I’ll-be-a-sister-to-you footing.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading Donald and Tibby had enjoyed many rides over the gray plains and river wold, and were apparently the best of friends, notwithstanding Donald’s premature declaration.
Donald
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From this reading Donald and Tibby had enjoyed many rides over the gray plains and river wold, and were apparently the best of friends, notwithstanding Donald’s premature declaration.
Donald's
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From this reading Donald and Tibby had enjoyed many rides over the gray plains and river wold, and were apparently the best of friends, notwithstanding Donald’s premature declaration.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Donald and Tibby had enjoyed many rides over the gray plains and river wold, and were apparently the best of friends, notwithstanding Donald’s premature declaration.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But their camaraderie was far from sweethearting.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading It looked as if Tibby had decided to put their acquaintance on the I’ll-be-a-sister-to-you footing.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Donald and Tibby had enjoyed many rides over the gray plains and river wold, and were apparently the best of friends, notwithstanding Donald’s premature declaration.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But their camaraderie was far from sweethearting.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Such snows as had come were light and short-lived, and the winds had been less furious and threatening than usual at this season of the year.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Donald and Tibby had enjoyed many rides over the gray plains and river wold, and were apparently the best of friends, notwithstanding Donald’s premature declaration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Such snows as had come were light and short-lived, and the winds had been less furious and threatening than usual at this season of the year.
I'll-be-a-sister-to-you
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From this reading It looked as if Tibby had decided to put their acquaintance on the I’ll-be-a-sister-to-you footing.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It looked as if Tibby had decided to put their acquaintance on the I’ll-be-a-sister-to-you footing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Winter was slow in claiming sovereignty over Nebraska in the year of which we write, and coquetted with summer through all the weeks of November and December.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It looked as if Tibby had decided to put their acquaintance on the I’ll-be-a-sister-to-you footing.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Such snows as had come were light and short-lived, and the winds had been less furious and threatening than usual at this season of the year.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Such snows as had come were light and short-lived, and the winds had been less furious and threatening than usual at this season of the year.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It looked as if Tibby had decided to put their acquaintance on the I’ll-be-a-sister-to-you footing.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Donald and Tibby had enjoyed many rides over the gray plains and river wold, and were apparently the best of friends, notwithstanding Donald’s premature declaration.
NebraskanounUS /nəˈbræskə/
a midwestern state on the Great Plains
From this reading Winter was slow in claiming sovereignty over Nebraska in the year of which we write, and coquetted with summer through all the weeks of November and December.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Donald and Tibby had enjoyed many rides over the gray plains and river wold, and were apparently the best of friends, notwithstanding Donald’s premature declaration.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Winter was slow in claiming sovereignty over Nebraska in the year of which we write, and coquetted with summer through all the weeks of November and December.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Winter was slow in claiming sovereignty over Nebraska in the year of which we write, and coquetted with summer through all the weeks of November and December.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It looked as if Tibby had decided to put their acquaintance on the I’ll-be-a-sister-to-you footing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Winter was slow in claiming sovereignty over Nebraska in the year of which we write, and coquetted with summer through all the weeks of November and December.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading Donald and Tibby had enjoyed many rides over the gray plains and river wold, and were apparently the best of friends, notwithstanding Donald’s premature declaration.
prematureadjectiveUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/
born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
From this reading Donald and Tibby had enjoyed many rides over the gray plains and river wold, and were apparently the best of friends, notwithstanding Donald’s premature declaration.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It looked as if Tibby had decided to put their acquaintance on the I’ll-be-a-sister-to-you footing.
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading Donald and Tibby had enjoyed many rides over the gray plains and river wold, and were apparently the best of friends, notwithstanding Donald’s premature declaration.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Donald and Tibby had enjoyed many rides over the gray plains and river wold, and were apparently the best of friends, notwithstanding Donald’s premature declaration.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Such snows as had come were light and short-lived, and the winds had been less furious and threatening than usual at this season of the year.
short-livedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtˈlaɪvd/
lasting a very short time
From this reading Such snows as had come were light and short-lived, and the winds had been less furious and threatening than usual at this season of the year.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Winter was slow in claiming sovereignty over Nebraska in the year of which we write, and coquetted with summer through all the weeks of November and December.
snowsnounUS /snoʊz/
plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Such snows as had come were light and short-lived, and the winds had been less furious and threatening than usual at this season of the year.
sovereigntynounUS /ˈsɑːvrənti/
government free from external control
From this reading Winter was slow in claiming sovereignty over Nebraska in the year of which we write, and coquetted with summer through all the weeks of November and December.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such snows as had come were light and short-lived, and the winds had been less furious and threatening than usual at this season of the year.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Winter was slow in claiming sovereignty over Nebraska in the year of which we write, and coquetted with summer through all the weeks of November and December.
sweethearting
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From this reading But their camaraderie was far from sweethearting.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Such snows as had come were light and short-lived, and the winds had been less furious and threatening than usual at this season of the year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Winter was slow in claiming sovereignty over Nebraska in the year of which we write, and coquetted with summer through all the weeks of November and December.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But their camaraderie was far from sweethearting.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Such snows as had come were light and short-lived, and the winds had been less furious and threatening than usual at this season of the year.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Such snows as had come were light and short-lived, and the winds had been less furious and threatening than usual at this season of the year.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Winter was slow in claiming sovereignty over Nebraska in the year of which we write, and coquetted with summer through all the weeks of November and December.
Tibby
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From this reading Donald and Tibby had enjoyed many rides over the gray plains and river wold, and were apparently the best of friends, notwithstanding Donald’s premature declaration.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It looked as if Tibby had decided to put their acquaintance on the I’ll-be-a-sister-to-you footing.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Such snows as had come were light and short-lived, and the winds had been less furious and threatening than usual at this season of the year.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Winter was slow in claiming sovereignty over Nebraska in the year of which we write, and coquetted with summer through all the weeks of November and December.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Winter was slow in claiming sovereignty over Nebraska in the year of which we write, and coquetted with summer through all the weeks of November and December.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Winter was slow in claiming sovereignty over Nebraska in the year of which we write, and coquetted with summer through all the weeks of November and December.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such snows as had come were light and short-lived, and the winds had been less furious and threatening than usual at this season of the year.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Winter was slow in claiming sovereignty over Nebraska in the year of which we write, and coquetted with summer through all the weeks of November and December.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Such snows as had come were light and short-lived, and the winds had been less furious and threatening than usual at this season of the year.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Winter was slow in claiming sovereignty over Nebraska in the year of which we write, and coquetted with summer through all the weeks of November and December.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Winter was slow in claiming sovereignty over Nebraska in the year of which we write, and coquetted with summer through all the weeks of November and December.
woldnounUS /woʊld/
a tract of open rolling country (especially upland)
From this reading Donald and Tibby had enjoyed many rides over the gray plains and river wold, and were apparently the best of friends, notwithstanding Donald’s premature declaration.
produce a literary work
From this reading Winter was slow in claiming sovereignty over Nebraska in the year of which we write, and coquetted with summer through all the weeks of November and December.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Winter was slow in claiming sovereignty over Nebraska in the year of which we write, and coquetted with summer through all the weeks of November and December.
