used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was one thing for the boys on the _Buster_ to wish to range alongside of the _Whistler_ again, but it was quite a different thing to do it.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading “Sit jess a little moah to de front,” was Pickles’ suggestion, and it was immediately acted upon.
anew
From this reading It was one thing for the boys on the _Buster_ to wish to range alongside of the _Whistler_ again, but it was quite a different thing to do it.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Both toboggans were rushing along with furious speed, and now the end of the course was close at hand.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading It was one thing for the boys on the _Buster_ to wish to range alongside of the _Whistler_ again, but it was quite a different thing to do it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both toboggans were rushing along with furious speed, and now the end of the course was close at hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Both toboggans were rushing along with furious speed, and now the end of the course was close at hand.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both toboggans were rushing along with furious speed, and now the end of the course was close at hand.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was one thing for the boys on the _Buster_ to wish to range alongside of the _Whistler_ again, but it was quite a different thing to do it.
BusternounUS /ˈbʌstər/
an informal form of address for a man
From this reading It was one thing for the boys on the _Buster_ to wish to range alongside of the _Whistler_ again, but it was quite a different thing to do it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was one thing for the boys on the _Buster_ to wish to range alongside of the _Whistler_ again, but it was quite a different thing to do it.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Both toboggans were rushing along with furious speed, and now the end of the course was close at hand.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Both toboggans were rushing along with furious speed, and now the end of the course was close at hand.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading “Sit jess a little moah to de front,” was Pickles’ suggestion, and it was immediately acted upon.
derisivelyadverbUS /dərˈɪsɪvli/
in a disrespectful and mocking manner
From this reading “Didn’t I tell you you wasn’t in it?” shouted Pete Sully, derisively.
Didn't
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From this reading “Didn’t I tell you you wasn’t in it?” shouted Pete Sully, derisively.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It was one thing for the boys on the _Buster_ to wish to range alongside of the _Whistler_ again, but it was quite a different thing to do it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was one thing for the boys on the _Buster_ to wish to range alongside of the _Whistler_ again, but it was quite a different thing to do it.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Both toboggans were rushing along with furious speed, and now the end of the course was close at hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was one thing for the boys on the _Buster_ to wish to range alongside of the _Whistler_ again, but it was quite a different thing to do it.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading “Sit jess a little moah to de front,” was Pickles’ suggestion, and it was immediately acted upon.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Both toboggans were rushing along with furious speed, and now the end of the course was close at hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Both toboggans were rushing along with furious speed, and now the end of the course was close at hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Didn’t I tell you you wasn’t in it?” shouted Pete Sully, derisively.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading “Sit jess a little moah to de front,” was Pickles’ suggestion, and it was immediately acted upon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Didn’t I tell you you wasn’t in it?” shouted Pete Sully, derisively.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one thing for the boys on the _Buster_ to wish to range alongside of the _Whistler_ again, but it was quite a different thing to do it.
jess
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From this reading “Sit jess a little moah to de front,” was Pickles’ suggestion, and it was immediately acted upon.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Sit jess a little moah to de front,” was Pickles’ suggestion, and it was immediately acted upon.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST OR WON?
moah
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From this reading “Sit jess a little moah to de front,” was Pickles’ suggestion, and it was immediately acted upon.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Both toboggans were rushing along with furious speed, and now the end of the course was close at hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was one thing for the boys on the _Buster_ to wish to range alongside of the _Whistler_ again, but it was quite a different thing to do it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was one thing for the boys on the _Buster_ to wish to range alongside of the _Whistler_ again, but it was quite a different thing to do it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one thing for the boys on the _Buster_ to wish to range alongside of the _Whistler_ again, but it was quite a different thing to do it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading LOST OR WON?
Pete
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From this reading “Didn’t I tell you you wasn’t in it?” shouted Pete Sully, derisively.
PicklesnounUS /ˈpɪkəlz/
plural of “pickle” — vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar
From this reading “Sit jess a little moah to de front,” was Pickles’ suggestion, and it was immediately acted upon.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was one thing for the boys on the _Buster_ to wish to range alongside of the _Whistler_ again, but it was quite a different thing to do it.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading It was one thing for the boys on the _Buster_ to wish to range alongside of the _Whistler_ again, but it was quite a different thing to do it.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Both toboggans were rushing along with furious speed, and now the end of the course was close at hand.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “Didn’t I tell you you wasn’t in it?” shouted Pete Sully, derisively.
be seated
From this reading “Sit jess a little moah to de front,” was Pickles’ suggestion, and it was immediately acted upon.
move hurridly
From this reading Both toboggans were rushing along with furious speed, and now the end of the course was close at hand.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading “Sit jess a little moah to de front,” was Pickles’ suggestion, and it was immediately acted upon.
SullyverbUS /ˈsʌli/
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
From this reading “Didn’t I tell you you wasn’t in it?” shouted Pete Sully, derisively.
express in words
From this reading “Didn’t I tell you you wasn’t in it?” shouted Pete Sully, derisively.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was one thing for the boys on the _Buster_ to wish to range alongside of the _Whistler_ again, but it was quite a different thing to do it.
a special situation
From this reading It was one thing for the boys on the _Buster_ to wish to range alongside of the _Whistler_ again, but it was quite a different thing to do it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was one thing for the boys on the _Buster_ to wish to range alongside of the _Whistler_ again, but it was quite a different thing to do it.
toboggansnounUS /təˈbɑːɡənz/
plural of “toboggan” — a long narrow sled without runners; boards curve upward in front
From this reading Both toboggans were rushing along with furious speed, and now the end of the course was close at hand.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Sit jess a little moah to de front,” was Pickles’ suggestion, and it was immediately acted upon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one thing for the boys on the _Buster_ to wish to range alongside of the _Whistler_ again, but it was quite a different thing to do it.
wasn't
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From this reading “Didn’t I tell you you wasn’t in it?” shouted Pete Sully, derisively.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both toboggans were rushing along with furious speed, and now the end of the course was close at hand.
WhistlernounUS /ˈwɪslər/
United States painter (1834-1903)
From this reading It was one thing for the boys on the _Buster_ to wish to range alongside of the _Whistler_ again, but it was quite a different thing to do it.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was one thing for the boys on the _Buster_ to wish to range alongside of the _Whistler_ again, but it was quite a different thing to do it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Both toboggans were rushing along with furious speed, and now the end of the course was close at hand.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading LOST OR WON?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Didn’t I tell you you wasn’t in it?” shouted Pete Sully, derisively.
