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| pool1 |
any small area of liquid that has collected on a surface; puddle; pond. [1/4 definitions] |
| preposition |
A preposition is a kind of word in a sentence. Prepositions are often short words like "to," "in," "about," and "for." Prepositions show how different things are connected or related to each other. If you say "the cat is IN the box," you are talking about the relationship between the cat and the box. If you say your brother jumped INTO a puddle, you are describing a relationship between your brother's jumping and the puddle. We see how these things are connected. |
| puddle |
A puddle is a small pool of water or other liquid. A puddle spreads out over an area and is not very deep. Most puddles are made by rain. [2 definitions] |
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