admonitionnounUS /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/
cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
From this reading This admonition, kind and brotherly though it was, annoyed Isaac.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading On this crisp autumn morning he had started off as usual, and had been called back by Col. Zane, who advised him not to wander far from the settlement.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Like all the Zanes he had born in him an intense love for the solitude of the wilderness.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Like all the Zanes he had born in him an intense love for the solitude of the wilderness.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading This admonition, kind and brotherly though it was, annoyed Isaac.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On this crisp autumn morning he had started off as usual, and had been called back by Col. Zane, who advised him not to wander far from the settlement.
autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading On this crisp autumn morning he had started off as usual, and had been called back by Col. Zane, who advised him not to wander far from the settlement.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading On this crisp autumn morning he had started off as usual, and had been called back by Col. Zane, who advised him not to wander far from the settlement.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading Like all the Zanes he had born in him an intense love for the solitude of the wilderness.
brotherlyadjectiveUS /ˈbrʌðərli/
like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
From this reading This admonition, kind and brotherly though it was, annoyed Isaac.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were times when nothing could satisfy him but the calm of the deep woods.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On this crisp autumn morning he had started off as usual, and had been called back by Col. Zane, who advised him not to wander far from the settlement.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On this crisp autumn morning he had started off as usual, and had been called back by Col. Zane, who advised him not to wander far from the settlement.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading There were times when nothing could satisfy him but the calm of the deep woods.
Colnoun
a pass between mountain peaks
From this reading On this crisp autumn morning he had started off as usual, and had been called back by Col. Zane, who advised him not to wander far from the settlement.
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There were times when nothing could satisfy him but the calm of the deep woods.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading On this crisp autumn morning he had started off as usual, and had been called back by Col. Zane, who advised him not to wander far from the settlement.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading There were times when nothing could satisfy him but the calm of the deep woods.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading On this crisp autumn morning he had started off as usual, and had been called back by Col. Zane, who advised him not to wander far from the settlement.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On this crisp autumn morning he had started off as usual, and had been called back by Col. Zane, who advised him not to wander far from the settlement.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On this crisp autumn morning he had started off as usual, and had been called back by Col. Zane, who advised him not to wander far from the settlement.
hickorynounUS /ˈhɪkəri/
valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
hillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On this crisp autumn morning he had started off as usual, and had been called back by Col. Zane, who advised him not to wander far from the settlement.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
intenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtens/
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Like all the Zanes he had born in him an intense love for the solitude of the wilderness.
IsaacnounUS /ˈaɪzək/
(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
From this reading This admonition, kind and brotherly though it was, annoyed Isaac.
Isaac's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading This admonition, kind and brotherly though it was, annoyed Isaac.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
LikeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like all the Zanes he had born in him an intense love for the solitude of the wilderness.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Like all the Zanes he had born in him an intense love for the solitude of the wilderness.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On this crisp autumn morning he had started off as usual, and had been called back by Col. Zane, who advised him not to wander far from the settlement.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There were times when nothing could satisfy him but the calm of the deep woods.
nutsadjectiveUS /nʌts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On this crisp autumn morning he had started off as usual, and had been called back by Col. Zane, who advised him not to wander far from the settlement.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this crisp autumn morning he had started off as usual, and had been called back by Col. Zane, who advised him not to wander far from the settlement.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
rifleverbUS /ˈraɪfəl/
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading There were times when nothing could satisfy him but the calm of the deep woods.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading On this crisp autumn morning he had started off as usual, and had been called back by Col. Zane, who advised him not to wander far from the settlement.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading Like all the Zanes he had born in him an intense love for the solitude of the wilderness.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
squirrelsnounUS /ˈskwɜːrəlz/
plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On this crisp autumn morning he had started off as usual, and had been called back by Col. Zane, who advised him not to wander far from the settlement.
storingverbUS /ˈstɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
supplyverbUS /səˈplaɪ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were times when nothing could satisfy him but the calm of the deep woods.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this crisp autumn morning he had started off as usual, and had been called back by Col. Zane, who advised him not to wander far from the settlement.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This admonition, kind and brotherly though it was, annoyed Isaac.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading There were times when nothing could satisfy him but the calm of the deep woods.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading On this crisp autumn morning he had started off as usual, and had been called back by Col. Zane, who advised him not to wander far from the settlement.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading On this crisp autumn morning he had started off as usual, and had been called back by Col. Zane, who advised him not to wander far from the settlement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This admonition, kind and brotherly though it was, annoyed Isaac.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were times when nothing could satisfy him but the calm of the deep woods.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading There were times when nothing could satisfy him but the calm of the deep woods.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading On this crisp autumn morning he had started off as usual, and had been called back by Col. Zane, who advised him not to wander far from the settlement.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Like all the Zanes he had born in him an intense love for the solitude of the wilderness.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading During the last few days, in which the frost had cracked open the hickory nuts, and in which the squirrels had been busily collecting and storing away their supply of nuts for winter use, it had been Isaac's wont to shoulder his rifle, walk up the hill, and spend the morning in the grove.
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading There were times when nothing could satisfy him but the calm of the deep woods.
Zane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On this crisp autumn morning he had started off as usual, and had been called back by Col. Zane, who advised him not to wander far from the settlement.
Zanes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Like all the Zanes he had born in him an intense love for the solitude of the wilderness.
