used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A manifestation of this trait appeared several times in the spring, as each patch of tender, green grass seemed to say to the wandering cows, “It is just a little sweeter and juicier in the next swale, further on.
at or in the front
From this reading And so they would wander, like folks, on and on, never quite satisfied with the present good, but always expecting to reach the goal of desire at the next place ahead.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading And so they would wander, like folks, on and on, never quite satisfied with the present good, but always expecting to reach the goal of desire at the next place ahead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A manifestation of this trait appeared several times in the spring, as each patch of tender, green grass seemed to say to the wandering cows, “It is just a little sweeter and juicier in the next swale, further on.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading This wandering propensity was a source of much annoyance and loss of time to the boys in their busy spring work.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A manifestation of this trait appeared several times in the spring, as each patch of tender, green grass seemed to say to the wandering cows, “It is just a little sweeter and juicier in the next swale, further on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A manifestation of this trait appeared several times in the spring, as each patch of tender, green grass seemed to say to the wandering cows, “It is just a little sweeter and juicier in the next swale, further on.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And so they would wander, like folks, on and on, never quite satisfied with the present good, but always expecting to reach the goal of desire at the next place ahead.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE PAINT MINE Occasionally cows seem to be like folks--that is, possessed with the thing which, in despair of classifying, we call “human nature.”
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading This wandering propensity was a source of much annoyance and loss of time to the boys in their busy spring work.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading This wandering propensity was a source of much annoyance and loss of time to the boys in their busy spring work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And so they would wander, like folks, on and on, never quite satisfied with the present good, but always expecting to reach the goal of desire at the next place ahead.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE PAINT MINE Occasionally cows seem to be like folks--that is, possessed with the thing which, in despair of classifying, we call “human nature.”
classifyingverbUS /ˈklæsəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “classify” — arrange or order by classes or categories
From this reading THE PAINT MINE Occasionally cows seem to be like folks--that is, possessed with the thing which, in despair of classifying, we call “human nature.”
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading THE PAINT MINE Occasionally cows seem to be like folks--that is, possessed with the thing which, in despair of classifying, we call “human nature.”
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading And so they would wander, like folks, on and on, never quite satisfied with the present good, but always expecting to reach the goal of desire at the next place ahead.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading THE PAINT MINE Occasionally cows seem to be like folks--that is, possessed with the thing which, in despair of classifying, we call “human nature.”
Don't
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From this reading Don’t stop here.”
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A manifestation of this trait appeared several times in the spring, as each patch of tender, green grass seemed to say to the wandering cows, “It is just a little sweeter and juicier in the next swale, further on.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading And so they would wander, like folks, on and on, never quite satisfied with the present good, but always expecting to reach the goal of desire at the next place ahead.
your parents
From this reading THE PAINT MINE Occasionally cows seem to be like folks--that is, possessed with the thing which, in despair of classifying, we call “human nature.”
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading A manifestation of this trait appeared several times in the spring, as each patch of tender, green grass seemed to say to the wandering cows, “It is just a little sweeter and juicier in the next swale, further on.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading And so they would wander, like folks, on and on, never quite satisfied with the present good, but always expecting to reach the goal of desire at the next place ahead.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And so they would wander, like folks, on and on, never quite satisfied with the present good, but always expecting to reach the goal of desire at the next place ahead.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading A manifestation of this trait appeared several times in the spring, as each patch of tender, green grass seemed to say to the wandering cows, “It is just a little sweeter and juicier in the next swale, further on.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading A manifestation of this trait appeared several times in the spring, as each patch of tender, green grass seemed to say to the wandering cows, “It is just a little sweeter and juicier in the next swale, further on.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Don’t stop here.”
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading THE PAINT MINE Occasionally cows seem to be like folks--that is, possessed with the thing which, in despair of classifying, we call “human nature.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PAINT MINE Occasionally cows seem to be like folks--that is, possessed with the thing which, in despair of classifying, we call “human nature.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PAINT MINE Occasionally cows seem to be like folks--that is, possessed with the thing which, in despair of classifying, we call “human nature.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A manifestation of this trait appeared several times in the spring, as each patch of tender, green grass seemed to say to the wandering cows, “It is just a little sweeter and juicier in the next swale, further on.
juicieradjectiveUS /dʒuːˈɪsjər/
comparative of “juicy” — full of juice
From this reading A manifestation of this trait appeared several times in the spring, as each patch of tender, green grass seemed to say to the wandering cows, “It is just a little sweeter and juicier in the next swale, further on.
and nothing more
From this reading A manifestation of this trait appeared several times in the spring, as each patch of tender, green grass seemed to say to the wandering cows, “It is just a little sweeter and juicier in the next swale, further on.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE PAINT MINE Occasionally cows seem to be like folks--that is, possessed with the thing which, in despair of classifying, we call “human nature.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A manifestation of this trait appeared several times in the spring, as each patch of tender, green grass seemed to say to the wandering cows, “It is just a little sweeter and juicier in the next swale, further on.
something that is lost
From this reading This wandering propensity was a source of much annoyance and loss of time to the boys in their busy spring work.
manifestationnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/
a clear appearance
From this reading A manifestation of this trait appeared several times in the spring, as each patch of tender, green grass seemed to say to the wandering cows, “It is just a little sweeter and juicier in the next swale, further on.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE PAINT MINE Occasionally cows seem to be like folks--that is, possessed with the thing which, in despair of classifying, we call “human nature.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This wandering propensity was a source of much annoyance and loss of time to the boys in their busy spring work.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE PAINT MINE Occasionally cows seem to be like folks--that is, possessed with the thing which, in despair of classifying, we call “human nature.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And so they would wander, like folks, on and on, never quite satisfied with the present good, but always expecting to reach the goal of desire at the next place ahead.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A manifestation of this trait appeared several times in the spring, as each patch of tender, green grass seemed to say to the wandering cows, “It is just a little sweeter and juicier in the next swale, further on.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading THE PAINT MINE Occasionally cows seem to be like folks--that is, possessed with the thing which, in despair of classifying, we call “human nature.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PAINT MINE Occasionally cows seem to be like folks--that is, possessed with the thing which, in despair of classifying, we call “human nature.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A manifestation of this trait appeared several times in the spring, as each patch of tender, green grass seemed to say to the wandering cows, “It is just a little sweeter and juicier in the next swale, further on.
PAINTverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading THE PAINT MINE Occasionally cows seem to be like folks--that is, possessed with the thing which, in despair of classifying, we call “human nature.”
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading A manifestation of this trait appeared several times in the spring, as each patch of tender, green grass seemed to say to the wandering cows, “It is just a little sweeter and juicier in the next swale, further on.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading And so they would wander, like folks, on and on, never quite satisfied with the present good, but always expecting to reach the goal of desire at the next place ahead.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading THE PAINT MINE Occasionally cows seem to be like folks--that is, possessed with the thing which, in despair of classifying, we call “human nature.”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And so they would wander, like folks, on and on, never quite satisfied with the present good, but always expecting to reach the goal of desire at the next place ahead.
propensitynounUS /prəˈpensɪti/
an inclination to do something
From this reading This wandering propensity was a source of much annoyance and loss of time to the boys in their busy spring work.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading And so they would wander, like folks, on and on, never quite satisfied with the present good, but always expecting to reach the goal of desire at the next place ahead.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading And so they would wander, like folks, on and on, never quite satisfied with the present good, but always expecting to reach the goal of desire at the next place ahead.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading And so they would wander, like folks, on and on, never quite satisfied with the present good, but always expecting to reach the goal of desire at the next place ahead.
express in words
From this reading A manifestation of this trait appeared several times in the spring, as each patch of tender, green grass seemed to say to the wandering cows, “It is just a little sweeter and juicier in the next swale, further on.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE PAINT MINE Occasionally cows seem to be like folks--that is, possessed with the thing which, in despair of classifying, we call “human nature.”
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A manifestation of this trait appeared several times in the spring, as each patch of tender, green grass seemed to say to the wandering cows, “It is just a little sweeter and juicier in the next swale, further on.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A manifestation of this trait appeared several times in the spring, as each patch of tender, green grass seemed to say to the wandering cows, “It is just a little sweeter and juicier in the next swale, further on.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so they would wander, like folks, on and on, never quite satisfied with the present good, but always expecting to reach the goal of desire at the next place ahead.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading This wandering propensity was a source of much annoyance and loss of time to the boys in their busy spring work.
the season of growth
From this reading A manifestation of this trait appeared several times in the spring, as each patch of tender, green grass seemed to say to the wandering cows, “It is just a little sweeter and juicier in the next swale, further on.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Don’t stop here.”
swalenoun
a low area (especially a marshy area between ridges)
From this reading A manifestation of this trait appeared several times in the spring, as each patch of tender, green grass seemed to say to the wandering cows, “It is just a little sweeter and juicier in the next swale, further on.
sweeteradjectiveUS /ˈswiːtər/
comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading A manifestation of this trait appeared several times in the spring, as each patch of tender, green grass seemed to say to the wandering cows, “It is just a little sweeter and juicier in the next swale, further on.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading A manifestation of this trait appeared several times in the spring, as each patch of tender, green grass seemed to say to the wandering cows, “It is just a little sweeter and juicier in the next swale, further on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PAINT MINE Occasionally cows seem to be like folks--that is, possessed with the thing which, in despair of classifying, we call “human nature.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PAINT MINE Occasionally cows seem to be like folks--that is, possessed with the thing which, in despair of classifying, we call “human nature.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This wandering propensity was a source of much annoyance and loss of time to the boys in their busy spring work.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And so they would wander, like folks, on and on, never quite satisfied with the present good, but always expecting to reach the goal of desire at the next place ahead.
a special situation
From this reading THE PAINT MINE Occasionally cows seem to be like folks--that is, possessed with the thing which, in despair of classifying, we call “human nature.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A manifestation of this trait appeared several times in the spring, as each patch of tender, green grass seemed to say to the wandering cows, “It is just a little sweeter and juicier in the next swale, further on.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This wandering propensity was a source of much annoyance and loss of time to the boys in their busy spring work.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading A manifestation of this trait appeared several times in the spring, as each patch of tender, green grass seemed to say to the wandering cows, “It is just a little sweeter and juicier in the next swale, further on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PAINT MINE Occasionally cows seem to be like folks--that is, possessed with the thing which, in despair of classifying, we call “human nature.”
traitnounUS /treɪt/
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading A manifestation of this trait appeared several times in the spring, as each patch of tender, green grass seemed to say to the wandering cows, “It is just a little sweeter and juicier in the next swale, further on.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading And so they would wander, like folks, on and on, never quite satisfied with the present good, but always expecting to reach the goal of desire at the next place ahead.
migratory
From this reading A manifestation of this trait appeared several times in the spring, as each patch of tender, green grass seemed to say to the wandering cows, “It is just a little sweeter and juicier in the next swale, further on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This wandering propensity was a source of much annoyance and loss of time to the boys in their busy spring work.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE PAINT MINE Occasionally cows seem to be like folks--that is, possessed with the thing which, in despair of classifying, we call “human nature.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE PAINT MINE Occasionally cows seem to be like folks--that is, possessed with the thing which, in despair of classifying, we call “human nature.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PAINT MINE Occasionally cows seem to be like folks--that is, possessed with the thing which, in despair of classifying, we call “human nature.”
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This wandering propensity was a source of much annoyance and loss of time to the boys in their busy spring work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And so they would wander, like folks, on and on, never quite satisfied with the present good, but always expecting to reach the goal of desire at the next place ahead.
