used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Loring and Clif were attempting to arrange a meeting in France or Switzerland in the summer, and Mr. Cooper, having seated himself on the grass, leisurely filled his pipe and listened, with only an occasional word of comment.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the hot weather continued, although there was rather more life in the air than there had been yesterday.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the hot weather continued, although there was rather more life in the air than there had been yesterday.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the hot weather continued, although there was rather more life in the air than there had been yesterday.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Clif and Tom had discarded coats, an example set them by numerous other youths who dotted the shaded expanse beyond East Hall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the hot weather continued, although there was rather more life in the air than there had been yesterday.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading Loring and Clif were attempting to arrange a meeting in France or Switzerland in the summer, and Mr. Cooper, having seated himself on the grass, leisurely filled his pipe and listened, with only an occasional word of comment.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading Loring and Clif were attempting to arrange a meeting in France or Switzerland in the summer, and Mr. Cooper, having seated himself on the grass, leisurely filled his pipe and listened, with only an occasional word of comment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the hot weather continued, although there was rather more life in the air than there had been yesterday.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Clif and Tom had discarded coats, an example set them by numerous other youths who dotted the shaded expanse beyond East Hall.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Clif and Tom had discarded coats, an example set them by numerous other youths who dotted the shaded expanse beyond East Hall.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Mr. Cooper, strolling over from the Inn, found them there and joined the small circle.
Clif
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From this reading Clif and Tom had discarded coats, an example set them by numerous other youths who dotted the shaded expanse beyond East Hall.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Clif and Tom had discarded coats, an example set them by numerous other youths who dotted the shaded expanse beyond East Hall.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Loring and Clif were attempting to arrange a meeting in France or Switzerland in the summer, and Mr. Cooper, having seated himself on the grass, leisurely filled his pipe and listened, with only an occasional word of comment.
without stop or interruption
From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the hot weather continued, although there was rather more life in the air than there had been yesterday.
CoopernounUS /ˈkuːpər/
United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading Mr. Cooper, strolling over from the Inn, found them there and joined the small circle.
discardedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/
thrown away
From this reading Clif and Tom had discarded coats, an example set them by numerous other youths who dotted the shaded expanse beyond East Hall.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading Clif and Tom had discarded coats, an example set them by numerous other youths who dotted the shaded expanse beyond East Hall.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Clif and Tom had discarded coats, an example set them by numerous other youths who dotted the shaded expanse beyond East Hall.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Clif and Tom had discarded coats, an example set them by numerous other youths who dotted the shaded expanse beyond East Hall.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading Clif and Tom had discarded coats, an example set them by numerous other youths who dotted the shaded expanse beyond East Hall.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Loring and Clif were attempting to arrange a meeting in France or Switzerland in the summer, and Mr. Cooper, having seated himself on the grass, leisurely filled his pipe and listened, with only an occasional word of comment.
set up or found
From this reading Mr. Cooper, strolling over from the Inn, found them there and joined the small circle.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Loring and Clif were attempting to arrange a meeting in France or Switzerland in the summer, and Mr. Cooper, having seated himself on the grass, leisurely filled his pipe and listened, with only an occasional word of comment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Cooper, strolling over from the Inn, found them there and joined the small circle.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Loring and Clif were attempting to arrange a meeting in France or Switzerland in the summer, and Mr. Cooper, having seated himself on the grass, leisurely filled his pipe and listened, with only an occasional word of comment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the hot weather continued, although there was rather more life in the air than there had been yesterday.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Clif and Tom had discarded coats, an example set them by numerous other youths who dotted the shaded expanse beyond East Hall.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Loring and Clif were attempting to arrange a meeting in France or Switzerland in the summer, and Mr. Cooper, having seated himself on the grass, leisurely filled his pipe and listened, with only an occasional word of comment.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Loring and Clif were attempting to arrange a meeting in France or Switzerland in the summer, and Mr. Cooper, having seated himself on the grass, leisurely filled his pipe and listened, with only an occasional word of comment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Loring and Clif were attempting to arrange a meeting in France or Switzerland in the summer, and Mr. Cooper, having seated himself on the grass, leisurely filled his pipe and listened, with only an occasional word of comment.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the hot weather continued, although there was rather more life in the air than there had been yesterday.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the hot weather continued, although there was rather more life in the air than there had been yesterday.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Mr. Cooper, strolling over from the Inn, found them there and joined the small circle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the hot weather continued, although there was rather more life in the air than there had been yesterday.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Mr. Cooper, strolling over from the Inn, found them there and joined the small circle.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading WALKING PAPERS The Triumvirate were seated under the maples on the lawn.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Loring and Clif were attempting to arrange a meeting in France or Switzerland in the summer, and Mr. Cooper, having seated himself on the grass, leisurely filled his pipe and listened, with only an occasional word of comment.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the hot weather continued, although there was rather more life in the air than there had been yesterday.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Loring and Clif were attempting to arrange a meeting in France or Switzerland in the summer, and Mr. Cooper, having seated himself on the grass, leisurely filled his pipe and listened, with only an occasional word of comment.
Loring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Loring and Clif were attempting to arrange a meeting in France or Switzerland in the summer, and Mr. Cooper, having seated himself on the grass, leisurely filled his pipe and listened, with only an occasional word of comment.
maplesnounUS /ˈmeɪpəlz/
plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading WALKING PAPERS The Triumvirate were seated under the maples on the lawn.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Loring and Clif were attempting to arrange a meeting in France or Switzerland in the summer, and Mr. Cooper, having seated himself on the grass, leisurely filled his pipe and listened, with only an occasional word of comment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the hot weather continued, although there was rather more life in the air than there had been yesterday.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Cooper, strolling over from the Inn, found them there and joined the small circle.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Clif and Tom had discarded coats, an example set them by numerous other youths who dotted the shaded expanse beyond East Hall.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Loring and Clif were attempting to arrange a meeting in France or Switzerland in the summer, and Mr. Cooper, having seated himself on the grass, leisurely filled his pipe and listened, with only an occasional word of comment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Loring and Clif were attempting to arrange a meeting in France or Switzerland in the summer, and Mr. Cooper, having seated himself on the grass, leisurely filled his pipe and listened, with only an occasional word of comment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WALKING PAPERS The Triumvirate were seated under the maples on the lawn.
and nothing more
From this reading Loring and Clif were attempting to arrange a meeting in France or Switzerland in the summer, and Mr. Cooper, having seated himself on the grass, leisurely filled his pipe and listened, with only an occasional word of comment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Loring and Clif were attempting to arrange a meeting in France or Switzerland in the summer, and Mr. Cooper, having seated himself on the grass, leisurely filled his pipe and listened, with only an occasional word of comment.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Clif and Tom had discarded coats, an example set them by numerous other youths who dotted the shaded expanse beyond East Hall.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mr. Cooper, strolling over from the Inn, found them there and joined the small circle.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading WALKING PAPERS The Triumvirate were seated under the maples on the lawn.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Loring and Clif were attempting to arrange a meeting in France or Switzerland in the summer, and Mr. Cooper, having seated himself on the grass, leisurely filled his pipe and listened, with only an occasional word of comment.
on the contrary
From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the hot weather continued, although there was rather more life in the air than there had been yesterday.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading WALKING PAPERS The Triumvirate were seated under the maples on the lawn.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Clif and Tom had discarded coats, an example set them by numerous other youths who dotted the shaded expanse beyond East Hall.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading Clif and Tom had discarded coats, an example set them by numerous other youths who dotted the shaded expanse beyond East Hall.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Cooper, strolling over from the Inn, found them there and joined the small circle.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Mr. Cooper, strolling over from the Inn, found them there and joined the small circle.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Loring and Clif were attempting to arrange a meeting in France or Switzerland in the summer, and Mr. Cooper, having seated himself on the grass, leisurely filled his pipe and listened, with only an occasional word of comment.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the hot weather continued, although there was rather more life in the air than there had been yesterday.
SwitzerlandnounUS /ˈswɪtsərlənd/
a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
From this reading Loring and Clif were attempting to arrange a meeting in France or Switzerland in the summer, and Mr. Cooper, having seated himself on the grass, leisurely filled his pipe and listened, with only an occasional word of comment.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the hot weather continued, although there was rather more life in the air than there had been yesterday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WALKING PAPERS The Triumvirate were seated under the maples on the lawn.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Clif and Tom had discarded coats, an example set them by numerous other youths who dotted the shaded expanse beyond East Hall.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the hot weather continued, although there was rather more life in the air than there had been yesterday.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Loring and Clif were attempting to arrange a meeting in France or Switzerland in the summer, and Mr. Cooper, having seated himself on the grass, leisurely filled his pipe and listened, with only an occasional word of comment.
male cat
From this reading Clif and Tom had discarded coats, an example set them by numerous other youths who dotted the shaded expanse beyond East Hall.
TriumviratenounUS /traɪˈʌmvərət/
a group of three men responsible for public administration or civil authority
From this reading WALKING PAPERS The Triumvirate were seated under the maples on the lawn.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading WALKING PAPERS The Triumvirate were seated under the maples on the lawn.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading WALKING PAPERS The Triumvirate were seated under the maples on the lawn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the hot weather continued, although there was rather more life in the air than there had been yesterday.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the hot weather continued, although there was rather more life in the air than there had been yesterday.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WALKING PAPERS The Triumvirate were seated under the maples on the lawn.
which person or people
From this reading Clif and Tom had discarded coats, an example set them by numerous other youths who dotted the shaded expanse beyond East Hall.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Loring and Clif were attempting to arrange a meeting in France or Switzerland in the summer, and Mr. Cooper, having seated himself on the grass, leisurely filled his pipe and listened, with only an occasional word of comment.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Loring and Clif were attempting to arrange a meeting in France or Switzerland in the summer, and Mr. Cooper, having seated himself on the grass, leisurely filled his pipe and listened, with only an occasional word of comment.
the day immediately before today
From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the hot weather continued, although there was rather more life in the air than there had been yesterday.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Clif and Tom had discarded coats, an example set them by numerous other youths who dotted the shaded expanse beyond East Hall.
