used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He had not been aware that firearms were included among his young companion's impedimenta.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RESCUE Forbes and Howard had spent the morning in the open.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading To Forbes' secret annoyance, his nerves betrayed him into a violent start.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He had not been aware that firearms were included among his young companion's impedimenta.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had not been aware that firearms were included among his young companion's impedimenta.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading To Forbes' secret annoyance, his nerves betrayed him into a violent start.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
companion's
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From this reading He had not been aware that firearms were included among his young companion's impedimenta.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Suddenly Howard leaped to his feet, and the next moment the report of his shotgun shattered the lazy hush of the summer day.
disprovedverbUS /dɪˈspruːvd/
past form of “disprove” — prove to be false
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Suddenly Howard leaped to his feet, and the next moment the report of his shotgun shattered the lazy hush of the summer day.
firearmsnounUS /ˈfaɪərɑːrmz/
plural of “firearm” — a portable gun
From this reading He had not been aware that firearms were included among his young companion's impedimenta.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
Forbes
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From this reading THE RESCUE Forbes and Howard had spent the morning in the open.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
grazedadjectiveUS /ɡreɪzd/
scraped or touched lightly in passing
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RESCUE Forbes and Howard had spent the morning in the open.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not been aware that firearms were included among his young companion's impedimenta.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To Forbes' secret annoyance, his nerves betrayed him into a violent start.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly Howard leaped to his feet, and the next moment the report of his shotgun shattered the lazy hush of the summer day.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading THE RESCUE Forbes and Howard had spent the morning in the open.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading Suddenly Howard leaped to his feet, and the next moment the report of his shotgun shattered the lazy hush of the summer day.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
impedimentanoun
any structure that makes progress difficult
From this reading He had not been aware that firearms were included among his young companion's impedimenta.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RESCUE Forbes and Howard had spent the morning in the open.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading He had not been aware that firearms were included among his young companion's impedimenta.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To Forbes' secret annoyance, his nerves betrayed him into a violent start.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading Suddenly Howard leaped to his feet, and the next moment the report of his shotgun shattered the lazy hush of the summer day.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Suddenly Howard leaped to his feet, and the next moment the report of his shotgun shattered the lazy hush of the summer day.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
luminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
a particular point in time
From this reading Suddenly Howard leaped to his feet, and the next moment the report of his shotgun shattered the lazy hush of the summer day.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE RESCUE Forbes and Howard had spent the morning in the open.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading To Forbes' secret annoyance, his nerves betrayed him into a violent start.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Suddenly Howard leaped to his feet, and the next moment the report of his shotgun shattered the lazy hush of the summer day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not been aware that firearms were included among his young companion's impedimenta.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE RESCUE Forbes and Howard had spent the morning in the open.
pasturenounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Suddenly Howard leaped to his feet, and the next moment the report of his shotgun shattered the lazy hush of the summer day.
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE RESCUE Forbes and Howard had spent the morning in the open.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading To Forbes' secret annoyance, his nerves betrayed him into a violent start.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading Suddenly Howard leaped to his feet, and the next moment the report of his shotgun shattered the lazy hush of the summer day.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
shotgunnounUS /ˈʃɑːtɡʌn/
firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges
From this reading Suddenly Howard leaped to his feet, and the next moment the report of his shotgun shattered the lazy hush of the summer day.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading THE RESCUE Forbes and Howard had spent the morning in the open.
sprawledverbUS /sprɔːld/
past form of “sprawl” — sit or lie with one's limbs spread out
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To Forbes' secret annoyance, his nerves betrayed him into a violent start.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly Howard leaped to his feet, and the next moment the report of his shotgun shattered the lazy hush of the summer day.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Suddenly Howard leaped to his feet, and the next moment the report of his shotgun shattered the lazy hush of the summer day.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESCUE Forbes and Howard had spent the morning in the open.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
trampedverbUS /træmpt/
past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading To Forbes' secret annoyance, his nerves betrayed him into a violent start.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had not been aware that firearms were included among his young companion's impedimenta.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
woollyadjectiveUS /ˈwʊli/
having a fluffy character or appearance
From this reading They had tramped miles under the genial sun, had eaten a luncheon which disproved the accepted theory as to the capacity of the human stomach, and at the conclusion of the meal had rested in the shade, Forbes smoking, and Howard sprawled upon the turf, idly watching the woolly clouds that like a flock of sheep grazed across a pasture of luminous blue.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He had not been aware that firearms were included among his young companion's impedimenta.
