used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SOIL AND THE SEED Within the Baker home three persons, a woman and two men, were sitting beside a well-discussed table in the perfect content that follows a good meal.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Out of doors, in the warm sunny plat south of the barn, a small boy and a still smaller girl were engaged in the fascinating occupation of becoming acquainted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SOIL AND THE SEED Within the Baker home three persons, a woman and two men, were sitting beside a well-discussed table in the perfect content that follows a good meal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
BakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading THE SOIL AND THE SEED Within the Baker home three persons, a woman and two men, were sitting beside a well-discussed table in the perfect content that follows a good meal.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Out of doors, in the warm sunny plat south of the barn, a small boy and a still smaller girl were engaged in the fascinating occupation of becoming acquainted.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Out of doors, in the warm sunny plat south of the barn, a small boy and a still smaller girl were engaged in the fascinating occupation of becoming acquainted.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
next to; at the side of
From this reading THE SOIL AND THE SEED Within the Baker home three persons, a woman and two men, were sitting beside a well-discussed table in the perfect content that follows a good meal.
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
a youthful male person
From this reading Out of doors, in the warm sunny plat south of the barn, a small boy and a still smaller girl were engaged in the fascinating occupation of becoming acquainted.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading Strange to say, in this frontier land, the men had cigars, and their smoke curled slowly toward the ceiling.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Strange to say, in this frontier land, the men had cigars, and their smoke curled slowly toward the ceiling.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading THE SOIL AND THE SEED Within the Baker home three persons, a woman and two men, were sitting beside a well-discussed table in the perfect content that follows a good meal.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading Strange to say, in this frontier land, the men had cigars, and their smoke curled slowly toward the ceiling.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading The little girl was decidedly taking the initiative.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Out of doors, in the warm sunny plat south of the barn, a small boy and a still smaller girl were engaged in the fascinating occupation of becoming acquainted.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Out of doors, in the warm sunny plat south of the barn, a small boy and a still smaller girl were engaged in the fascinating occupation of becoming acquainted.
a social unit living together
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Out of doors, in the warm sunny plat south of the barn, a small boy and a still smaller girl were engaged in the fascinating occupation of becoming acquainted.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE SOIL AND THE SEED Within the Baker home three persons, a woman and two men, were sitting beside a well-discussed table in the perfect content that follows a good meal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading Strange to say, in this frontier land, the men had cigars, and their smoke curled slowly toward the ceiling.
a young female
From this reading Out of doors, in the warm sunny plat south of the barn, a small boy and a still smaller girl were engaged in the fascinating occupation of becoming acquainted.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE SOIL AND THE SEED Within the Baker home three persons, a woman and two men, were sitting beside a well-discussed table in the perfect content that follows a good meal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Strange to say, in this frontier land, the men had cigars, and their smoke curled slowly toward the ceiling.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE SOIL AND THE SEED Within the Baker home three persons, a woman and two men, were sitting beside a well-discussed table in the perfect content that follows a good meal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SOIL AND THE SEED Within the Baker home three persons, a woman and two men, were sitting beside a well-discussed table in the perfect content that follows a good meal.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
initiativenounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
From this reading The little girl was decidedly taking the initiative.
IntermittentlyadverbUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪtəntli/
in an intermittent manner
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Strange to say, in this frontier land, the men had cigars, and their smoke curled slowly toward the ceiling.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little girl was decidedly taking the initiative.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading THE SOIL AND THE SEED Within the Baker home three persons, a woman and two men, were sitting beside a well-discussed table in the perfect content that follows a good meal.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE SOIL AND THE SEED Within the Baker home three persons, a woman and two men, were sitting beside a well-discussed table in the perfect content that follows a good meal.
a person who carries a message
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
month-old
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Out of doors, in the warm sunny plat south of the barn, a small boy and a still smaller girl were engaged in the fascinating occupation of becoming acquainted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of doors, in the warm sunny plat south of the barn, a small boy and a still smaller girl were engaged in the fascinating occupation of becoming acquainted.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading THE SOIL AND THE SEED Within the Baker home three persons, a woman and two men, were sitting beside a well-discussed table in the perfect content that follows a good meal.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading THE SOIL AND THE SEED Within the Baker home three persons, a woman and two men, were sitting beside a well-discussed table in the perfect content that follows a good meal.
platverb
make a plat of
From this reading Out of doors, in the warm sunny plat south of the barn, a small boy and a still smaller girl were engaged in the fascinating occupation of becoming acquainted.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
express in words
From this reading Strange to say, in this frontier land, the men had cigars, and their smoke curled slowly toward the ceiling.
SEEDnounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading THE SOIL AND THE SEED Within the Baker home three persons, a woman and two men, were sitting beside a well-discussed table in the perfect content that follows a good meal.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading THE SOIL AND THE SEED Within the Baker home three persons, a woman and two men, were sitting beside a well-discussed table in the perfect content that follows a good meal.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Strange to say, in this frontier land, the men had cigars, and their smoke curled slowly toward the ceiling.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Out of doors, in the warm sunny plat south of the barn, a small boy and a still smaller girl were engaged in the fascinating occupation of becoming acquainted.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Out of doors, in the warm sunny plat south of the barn, a small boy and a still smaller girl were engaged in the fascinating occupation of becoming acquainted.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Strange to say, in this frontier land, the men had cigars, and their smoke curled slowly toward the ceiling.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading THE SOIL AND THE SEED Within the Baker home three persons, a woman and two men, were sitting beside a well-discussed table in the perfect content that follows a good meal.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Out of doors, in the warm sunny plat south of the barn, a small boy and a still smaller girl were engaged in the fascinating occupation of becoming acquainted.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
not in physical motion
From this reading Out of doors, in the warm sunny plat south of the barn, a small boy and a still smaller girl were engaged in the fascinating occupation of becoming acquainted.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange to say, in this frontier land, the men had cigars, and their smoke curled slowly toward the ceiling.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Out of doors, in the warm sunny plat south of the barn, a small boy and a still smaller girl were engaged in the fascinating occupation of becoming acquainted.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE SOIL AND THE SEED Within the Baker home three persons, a woman and two men, were sitting beside a well-discussed table in the perfect content that follows a good meal.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The little girl was decidedly taking the initiative.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SOIL AND THE SEED Within the Baker home three persons, a woman and two men, were sitting beside a well-discussed table in the perfect content that follows a good meal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SOIL AND THE SEED Within the Baker home three persons, a woman and two men, were sitting beside a well-discussed table in the perfect content that follows a good meal.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Strange to say, in this frontier land, the men had cigars, and their smoke curled slowly toward the ceiling.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Strange to say, in this frontier land, the men had cigars, and their smoke curled slowly toward the ceiling.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE SOIL AND THE SEED Within the Baker home three persons, a woman and two men, were sitting beside a well-discussed table in the perfect content that follows a good meal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Strange to say, in this frontier land, the men had cigars, and their smoke curled slowly toward the ceiling.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Strange to say, in this frontier land, the men had cigars, and their smoke curled slowly toward the ceiling.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE SOIL AND THE SEED Within the Baker home three persons, a woman and two men, were sitting beside a well-discussed table in the perfect content that follows a good meal.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Out of doors, in the warm sunny plat south of the barn, a small boy and a still smaller girl were engaged in the fascinating occupation of becoming acquainted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The little girl was decidedly taking the initiative.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
well-discussed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SOIL AND THE SEED Within the Baker home three persons, a woman and two men, were sitting beside a well-discussed table in the perfect content that follows a good meal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SOIL AND THE SEED Within the Baker home three persons, a woman and two men, were sitting beside a well-discussed table in the perfect content that follows a good meal.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
which person or people
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading THE SOIL AND THE SEED Within the Baker home three persons, a woman and two men, were sitting beside a well-discussed table in the perfect content that follows a good meal.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE SOIL AND THE SEED Within the Baker home three persons, a woman and two men, were sitting beside a well-discussed table in the perfect content that follows a good meal.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Intermittently, with the unconscious attitude of indifference we bestow upon happenings remote from our lives, they were discussing the month-old news of the world, which the messenger from town, who supplied at stated intervals the family wants, had brought the day before.
