used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our diversions, dependent on a love of odorous fields, colorful hills and fruitful vines, were of arcadian content.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Our wealth expressed in nuts and apples and berries was ample.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our diversions, dependent on a love of odorous fields, colorful hills and fruitful vines, were of arcadian content.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading Our wealth expressed in nuts and apples and berries was ample.
arcadiannounUS /ˌɑːrˈkeɪdiən/
an inhabitant of Arcadia
From this reading Our diversions, dependent on a love of odorous fields, colorful hills and fruitful vines, were of arcadian content.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading With Mary Isabel I assumed that wild grapes were enormously important articles of food.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading With Mary Isabel I assumed that wild grapes were enormously important articles of food.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nothing could be more idyllic than our daily routine that summer.
berriesnounUS /ˈberiz/
plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading Our wealth expressed in nuts and apples and berries was ample.
colorfuladjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərfəl/
having much or varied color
From this reading Our diversions, dependent on a love of odorous fields, colorful hills and fruitful vines, were of arcadian content.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Our diversions, dependent on a love of odorous fields, colorful hills and fruitful vines, were of arcadian content.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could be more idyllic than our daily routine that summer.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Nothing could be more idyllic than our daily routine that summer.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading Our diversions, dependent on a love of odorous fields, colorful hills and fruitful vines, were of arcadian content.
diversionsnounUS /dɪˈvɜːrʒənz/
plural of “diversion” — an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading Our diversions, dependent on a love of odorous fields, colorful hills and fruitful vines, were of arcadian content.
enormouslyadverbUS /ɪˈnɔːrməsli/
extremely
From this reading With Mary Isabel I assumed that wild grapes were enormously important articles of food.
communicated in words
From this reading Our wealth expressed in nuts and apples and berries was ample.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Our diversions, dependent on a love of odorous fields, colorful hills and fruitful vines, were of arcadian content.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading With Mary Isabel I assumed that wild grapes were enormously important articles of food.
fruitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfruːtfəl/
productive or conducive to producing in abundance
From this reading Our diversions, dependent on a love of odorous fields, colorful hills and fruitful vines, were of arcadian content.
grapesnounUS /ɡreɪps/
plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters
From this reading With Mary Isabel I assumed that wild grapes were enormously important articles of food.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading "Without them we might grow hungry this winter," I warned her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Without them we might grow hungry this winter," I warned her.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Our diversions, dependent on a love of odorous fields, colorful hills and fruitful vines, were of arcadian content.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading "Without them we might grow hungry this winter," I warned her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading With Mary Isabel I assumed that wild grapes were enormously important articles of food.
idyllicadjectiveUS /aɪˈdɪlɪk/
excellent and delightful in all respects
From this reading Nothing could be more idyllic than our daily routine that summer.
of great significance or value
From this reading With Mary Isabel I assumed that wild grapes were enormously important articles of food.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our wealth expressed in nuts and apples and berries was ample.
Isabel
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From this reading With Mary Isabel I assumed that wild grapes were enormously important articles of food.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Our diversions, dependent on a love of odorous fields, colorful hills and fruitful vines, were of arcadian content.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading With Mary Isabel I assumed that wild grapes were enormously important articles of food.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Without them we might grow hungry this winter," I warned her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing could be more idyllic than our daily routine that summer.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could be more idyllic than our daily routine that summer.
nutsadjectiveUS /nʌts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading Our wealth expressed in nuts and apples and berries was ample.
odorousadjectiveUS /ˈoʊdərəs/
having odor or a characteristic odor
From this reading Our diversions, dependent on a love of odorous fields, colorful hills and fruitful vines, were of arcadian content.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our diversions, dependent on a love of odorous fields, colorful hills and fruitful vines, were of arcadian content.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Our diversions, dependent on a love of odorous fields, colorful hills and fruitful vines, were of arcadian content.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Nothing could be more idyllic than our daily routine that summer.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading Nothing could be more idyllic than our daily routine that summer.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Nothing could be more idyllic than our daily routine that summer.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing could be more idyllic than our daily routine that summer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nothing could be more idyllic than our daily routine that summer.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Without them we might grow hungry this winter," I warned her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Without them we might grow hungry this winter," I warned her.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading Our diversions, dependent on a love of odorous fields, colorful hills and fruitful vines, were of arcadian content.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading "Without them we might grow hungry this winter," I warned her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our wealth expressed in nuts and apples and berries was ample.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Without them we might grow hungry this winter," I warned her.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Our wealth expressed in nuts and apples and berries was ample.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our diversions, dependent on a love of odorous fields, colorful hills and fruitful vines, were of arcadian content.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading With Mary Isabel I assumed that wild grapes were enormously important articles of food.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading "Without them we might grow hungry this winter," I warned her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Mary Isabel I assumed that wild grapes were enormously important articles of food.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Without them we might grow hungry this winter," I warned her.
