used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A corner of the verandah was screened off with wire netting.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Outside that barrier mosquitoes and sandflies buzzed and swarmed in futile activity.
(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 All the way down the Athabasca Thompson had found every meal beset with exasperating difficulties, fruitful of things that offended both his stomach and his sense of fitness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Within stood an easy chair or two and a small table which was presently spread with a linen cloth, set with porcelain dishes, and garnished with silverware.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Outside that barrier mosquitoes and sandflies buzzed and swarmed in futile activity.
Athabasca
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From this reading All the way down the Athabasca Thompson had found every meal beset with exasperating difficulties, fruitful of things that offended both his stomach and his sense of fitness.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Outside that barrier mosquitoes and sandflies buzzed and swarmed in futile activity.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading All the way down the Athabasca Thompson had found every meal beset with exasperating difficulties, fruitful of things that offended both his stomach and his sense of fitness.
the two together, not just one
From this reading All the way down the Athabasca Thompson had found every meal beset with exasperating difficulties, fruitful of things that offended both his stomach and his sense of fitness.
buzzedverbUS /bʌzd/
past form of “buzz” — make a buzzing sound
From this reading Outside that barrier mosquitoes and sandflies buzzed and swarmed in futile activity.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE DESERTED CABIN In the factor's comfortable quarters Mr. Thompson sat down to the first meal he had thoroughly relished in two weeks.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Within stood an easy chair or two and a small table which was presently spread with a linen cloth, set with porcelain dishes, and garnished with silverware.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Within stood an easy chair or two and a small table which was presently spread with a linen cloth, set with porcelain dishes, and garnished with silverware.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading THE DESERTED CABIN In the factor's comfortable quarters Mr. Thompson sat down to the first meal he had thoroughly relished in two weeks.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A corner of the verandah was screened off with wire netting.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading THE DESERTED CABIN In the factor's comfortable quarters Mr. Thompson sat down to the first meal he had thoroughly relished in two weeks.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading All the way down the Athabasca Thompson had found every meal beset with exasperating difficulties, fruitful of things that offended both his stomach and his sense of fitness.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Within stood an easy chair or two and a small table which was presently spread with a linen cloth, set with porcelain dishes, and garnished with silverware.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE DESERTED CABIN In the factor's comfortable quarters Mr. Thompson sat down to the first meal he had thoroughly relished in two weeks.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Within stood an easy chair or two and a small table which was presently spread with a linen cloth, set with porcelain dishes, and garnished with silverware.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading All the way down the Athabasca Thompson had found every meal beset with exasperating difficulties, fruitful of things that offended both his stomach and his sense of fitness.
exasperatingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪŋ/
extremely annoying or displeasing
From this reading All the way down the Athabasca Thompson had found every meal beset with exasperating difficulties, fruitful of things that offended both his stomach and his sense of fitness.
factor's
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From this reading THE DESERTED CABIN In the factor's comfortable quarters Mr. Thompson sat down to the first meal he had thoroughly relished in two weeks.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE DESERTED CABIN In the factor's comfortable quarters Mr. Thompson sat down to the first meal he had thoroughly relished in two weeks.
fitnessnounUS /ˈfɪtnəs/
the quality of being suitable
From this reading All the way down the Athabasca Thompson had found every meal beset with exasperating difficulties, fruitful of things that offended both his stomach and his sense of fitness.
set up or found
From this reading All the way down the Athabasca Thompson had found every meal beset with exasperating difficulties, fruitful of things that offended both his stomach and his sense of fitness.
fruitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfruːtfəl/
productive or conducive to producing in abundance
From this reading All the way down the Athabasca Thompson had found every meal beset with exasperating difficulties, fruitful of things that offended both his stomach and his sense of fitness.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading Outside that barrier mosquitoes and sandflies buzzed and swarmed in futile activity.
garnishedverbUS /ˈɡɑːrnɪʃt/
past form of “garnish” — take a debtor's wages on legal orders, such as for child support
From this reading Within stood an easy chair or two and a small table which was presently spread with a linen cloth, set with porcelain dishes, and garnished with silverware.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DESERTED CABIN In the factor's comfortable quarters Mr. Thompson sat down to the first meal he had thoroughly relished in two weeks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DESERTED CABIN In the factor's comfortable quarters Mr. Thompson sat down to the first meal he had thoroughly relished in two weeks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All the way down the Athabasca Thompson had found every meal beset with exasperating difficulties, fruitful of things that offended both his stomach and his sense of fitness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DESERTED CABIN In the factor's comfortable quarters Mr. Thompson sat down to the first meal he had thoroughly relished in two weeks.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading Within stood an easy chair or two and a small table which was presently spread with a linen cloth, set with porcelain dishes, and garnished with silverware.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading THE DESERTED CABIN In the factor's comfortable quarters Mr. Thompson sat down to the first meal he had thoroughly relished in two weeks.
mosquitoesnounUS /məˈskiːtoʊz/
plural of “mosquito” — two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
From this reading Outside that barrier mosquitoes and sandflies buzzed and swarmed in futile activity.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE DESERTED CABIN In the factor's comfortable quarters Mr. Thompson sat down to the first meal he had thoroughly relished in two weeks.
nettingnounUS /ˈnetɪŋ/
a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
From this reading A corner of the verandah was screened off with wire netting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A corner of the verandah was screened off with wire netting.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A corner of the verandah was screened off with wire netting.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading All the way down the Athabasca Thompson had found every meal beset with exasperating difficulties, fruitful of things that offended both his stomach and his sense of fitness.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Within stood an easy chair or two and a small table which was presently spread with a linen cloth, set with porcelain dishes, and garnished with silverware.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside that barrier mosquitoes and sandflies buzzed and swarmed in futile activity.
porcelainnounUS /ˈpɔːrsələn/
ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic
From this reading Within stood an easy chair or two and a small table which was presently spread with a linen cloth, set with porcelain dishes, and garnished with silverware.
in the near future
From this reading Within stood an easy chair or two and a small table which was presently spread with a linen cloth, set with porcelain dishes, and garnished with silverware.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading THE DESERTED CABIN In the factor's comfortable quarters Mr. Thompson sat down to the first meal he had thoroughly relished in two weeks.
relishedverbUS /ˈrelɪʃt/
past form of “relish” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading THE DESERTED CABIN In the factor's comfortable quarters Mr. Thompson sat down to the first meal he had thoroughly relished in two weeks.
sandflies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Outside that barrier mosquitoes and sandflies buzzed and swarmed in futile activity.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE DESERTED CABIN In the factor's comfortable quarters Mr. Thompson sat down to the first meal he had thoroughly relished in two weeks.
screenedverbUS /skriːnd/
past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
From this reading A corner of the verandah was screened off with wire netting.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading All the way down the Athabasca Thompson had found every meal beset with exasperating difficulties, fruitful of things that offended both his stomach and his sense of fitness.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Within stood an easy chair or two and a small table which was presently spread with a linen cloth, set with porcelain dishes, and garnished with silverware.
silverwarenounUS /ˈsɪlvərwer/
tableware made of silver or silver plate or pewter or stainless steel
From this reading Within stood an easy chair or two and a small table which was presently spread with a linen cloth, set with porcelain dishes, and garnished with silverware.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Within stood an easy chair or two and a small table which was presently spread with a linen cloth, set with porcelain dishes, and garnished with silverware.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Within stood an easy chair or two and a small table which was presently spread with a linen cloth, set with porcelain dishes, and garnished with silverware.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading All the way down the Athabasca Thompson had found every meal beset with exasperating difficulties, fruitful of things that offended both his stomach and his sense of fitness.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Within stood an easy chair or two and a small table which was presently spread with a linen cloth, set with porcelain dishes, and garnished with silverware.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading Outside that barrier mosquitoes and sandflies buzzed and swarmed in futile activity.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Within stood an easy chair or two and a small table which was presently spread with a linen cloth, set with porcelain dishes, and garnished with silverware.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Outside that barrier mosquitoes and sandflies buzzed and swarmed in futile activity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DESERTED CABIN In the factor's comfortable quarters Mr. Thompson sat down to the first meal he had thoroughly relished in two weeks.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading All the way down the Athabasca Thompson had found every meal beset with exasperating difficulties, fruitful of things that offended both his stomach and his sense of fitness.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading THE DESERTED CABIN In the factor's comfortable quarters Mr. Thompson sat down to the first meal he had thoroughly relished in two weeks.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading THE DESERTED CABIN In the factor's comfortable quarters Mr. Thompson sat down to the first meal he had thoroughly relished in two weeks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DESERTED CABIN In the factor's comfortable quarters Mr. Thompson sat down to the first meal he had thoroughly relished in two weeks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE DESERTED CABIN In the factor's comfortable quarters Mr. Thompson sat down to the first meal he had thoroughly relished in two weeks.
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading A corner of the verandah was screened off with wire netting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A corner of the verandah was screened off with wire netting.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All the way down the Athabasca Thompson had found every meal beset with exasperating difficulties, fruitful of things that offended both his stomach and his sense of fitness.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE DESERTED CABIN In the factor's comfortable quarters Mr. Thompson sat down to the first meal he had thoroughly relished in two weeks.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Within stood an easy chair or two and a small table which was presently spread with a linen cloth, set with porcelain dishes, and garnished with silverware.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading A corner of the verandah was screened off with wire netting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A corner of the verandah was screened off with wire netting.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within stood an easy chair or two and a small table which was presently spread with a linen cloth, set with porcelain dishes, and garnished with silverware.
