used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These called for a snug log cabin chicken house, more work, and added hopes for the future.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading These called for a snug log cabin chicken house, more work, and added hopes for the future.
(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 Every one settled down to the routine of winter’s work, all but Madam Chicaski.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As winter came blowing in from the north, some settlers, discouraged by the too frank breezes that swept through their green log cabins, sold out and sailed for home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the meantime, life was not dull on “Rainbow Farm,” as Mary had lovingly named their little claim in the happy Matamuska valley.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading As winter came blowing in from the north, some settlers, discouraged by the too frank breezes that swept through their green log cabins, sold out and sailed for home.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading As winter came blowing in from the north, some settlers, discouraged by the too frank breezes that swept through their green log cabins, sold out and sailed for home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every one settled down to the routine of winter’s work, all but Madam Chicaski.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As winter came blowing in from the north, some settlers, discouraged by the too frank breezes that swept through their green log cabins, sold out and sailed for home.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading These called for a snug log cabin chicken house, more work, and added hopes for the future.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading As winter came blowing in from the north, some settlers, discouraged by the too frank breezes that swept through their green log cabins, sold out and sailed for home.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading These called for a snug log cabin chicken house, more work, and added hopes for the future.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As winter came blowing in from the north, some settlers, discouraged by the too frank breezes that swept through their green log cabins, sold out and sailed for home.
Chicaski
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every one settled down to the routine of winter’s work, all but Madam Chicaski.
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading These called for a snug log cabin chicken house, more work, and added hopes for the future.
chickensnounUS /ˈtʃɪkənz/
plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading From these Mark purchased two fine flocks of chickens.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading In the meantime, life was not dull on “Rainbow Farm,” as Mary had lovingly named their little claim in the happy Matamuska valley.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading As winter came blowing in from the north, some settlers, discouraged by the too frank breezes that swept through their green log cabins, sold out and sailed for home.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Every one settled down to the routine of winter’s work, all but Madam Chicaski.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading In the meantime, life was not dull on “Rainbow Farm,” as Mary had lovingly named their little claim in the happy Matamuska valley.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one settled down to the routine of winter’s work, all but Madam Chicaski.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading In the meantime, life was not dull on “Rainbow Farm,” as Mary had lovingly named their little claim in the happy Matamuska valley.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading From these Mark purchased two fine flocks of chickens.
flocksnounUS /flɑːks/
plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading From these Mark purchased two fine flocks of chickens.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As winter came blowing in from the north, some settlers, discouraged by the too frank breezes that swept through their green log cabins, sold out and sailed for home.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading As winter came blowing in from the north, some settlers, discouraged by the too frank breezes that swept through their green log cabins, sold out and sailed for home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As winter came blowing in from the north, some settlers, discouraged by the too frank breezes that swept through their green log cabins, sold out and sailed for home.
yet to be or coming
From this reading These called for a snug log cabin chicken house, more work, and added hopes for the future.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading As winter came blowing in from the north, some settlers, discouraged by the too frank breezes that swept through their green log cabins, sold out and sailed for home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the meantime, life was not dull on “Rainbow Farm,” as Mary had lovingly named their little claim in the happy Matamuska valley.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading In the meantime, life was not dull on “Rainbow Farm,” as Mary had lovingly named their little claim in the happy Matamuska valley.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As winter came blowing in from the north, some settlers, discouraged by the too frank breezes that swept through their green log cabins, sold out and sailed for home.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading These called for a snug log cabin chicken house, more work, and added hopes for the future.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading These called for a snug log cabin chicken house, more work, and added hopes for the future.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the meantime, life was not dull on “Rainbow Farm,” as Mary had lovingly named their little claim in the happy Matamuska valley.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In the meantime, life was not dull on “Rainbow Farm,” as Mary had lovingly named their little claim in the happy Matamuska valley.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the meantime, life was not dull on “Rainbow Farm,” as Mary had lovingly named their little claim in the happy Matamuska valley.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading As winter came blowing in from the north, some settlers, discouraged by the too frank breezes that swept through their green log cabins, sold out and sailed for home.
lovinglyadverbUS /ˈlʌvɪŋli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading In the meantime, life was not dull on “Rainbow Farm,” as Mary had lovingly named their little claim in the happy Matamuska valley.
a woman of refinement
From this reading Every one settled down to the routine of winter’s work, all but Madam Chicaski.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading From these Mark purchased two fine flocks of chickens.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading In the meantime, life was not dull on “Rainbow Farm,” as Mary had lovingly named their little claim in the happy Matamuska valley.
Matamuska
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the meantime, life was not dull on “Rainbow Farm,” as Mary had lovingly named their little claim in the happy Matamuska valley.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime, life was not dull on “Rainbow Farm,” as Mary had lovingly named their little claim in the happy Matamuska valley.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading These called for a snug log cabin chicken house, more work, and added hopes for the future.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the meantime, life was not dull on “Rainbow Farm,” as Mary had lovingly named their little claim in the happy Matamuska valley.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading As winter came blowing in from the north, some settlers, discouraged by the too frank breezes that swept through their green log cabins, sold out and sailed for home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the meantime, life was not dull on “Rainbow Farm,” as Mary had lovingly named their little claim in the happy Matamuska valley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From these Mark purchased two fine flocks of chickens.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the meantime, life was not dull on “Rainbow Farm,” as Mary had lovingly named their little claim in the happy Matamuska valley.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one settled down to the routine of winter’s work, all but Madam Chicaski.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As winter came blowing in from the north, some settlers, discouraged by the too frank breezes that swept through their green log cabins, sold out and sailed for home.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading From these Mark purchased two fine flocks of chickens.
RainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading In the meantime, life was not dull on “Rainbow Farm,” as Mary had lovingly named their little claim in the happy Matamuska valley.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading Every one settled down to the routine of winter’s work, all but Madam Chicaski.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading As winter came blowing in from the north, some settlers, discouraged by the too frank breezes that swept through their green log cabins, sold out and sailed for home.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Every one settled down to the routine of winter’s work, all but Madam Chicaski.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading As winter came blowing in from the north, some settlers, discouraged by the too frank breezes that swept through their green log cabins, sold out and sailed for home.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading These called for a snug log cabin chicken house, more work, and added hopes for the future.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading As winter came blowing in from the north, some settlers, discouraged by the too frank breezes that swept through their green log cabins, sold out and sailed for home.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As winter came blowing in from the north, some settlers, discouraged by the too frank breezes that swept through their green log cabins, sold out and sailed for home.
possessing sweep
From this reading As winter came blowing in from the north, some settlers, discouraged by the too frank breezes that swept through their green log cabins, sold out and sailed for home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As winter came blowing in from the north, some settlers, discouraged by the too frank breezes that swept through their green log cabins, sold out and sailed for home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the meantime, life was not dull on “Rainbow Farm,” as Mary had lovingly named their little claim in the happy Matamuska valley.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the meantime, life was not dull on “Rainbow Farm,” as Mary had lovingly named their little claim in the happy Matamuska valley.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading From these Mark purchased two fine flocks of chickens.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As winter came blowing in from the north, some settlers, discouraged by the too frank breezes that swept through their green log cabins, sold out and sailed for home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every one settled down to the routine of winter’s work, all but Madam Chicaski.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading As winter came blowing in from the north, some settlers, discouraged by the too frank breezes that swept through their green log cabins, sold out and sailed for home.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading From these Mark purchased two fine flocks of chickens.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading In the meantime, life was not dull on “Rainbow Farm,” as Mary had lovingly named their little claim in the happy Matamuska valley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the meantime, life was not dull on “Rainbow Farm,” as Mary had lovingly named their little claim in the happy Matamuska valley.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading As winter came blowing in from the north, some settlers, discouraged by the too frank breezes that swept through their green log cabins, sold out and sailed for home.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Every one settled down to the routine of winter’s work, all but Madam Chicaski.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading These called for a snug log cabin chicken house, more work, and added hopes for the future.
