used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
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prior to a specified or implied time
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet each traveler needs a heavy coat, a thin coat or sweater, a duster and a rug or two, and there is a huge bundle already.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
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Bound written or printed works.
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bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
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cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
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clothing in general
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF CLOTHES We had far too many!
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Yet each traveler needs a heavy coat, a thin coat or sweater, a duster and a rug or two, and there is a huge bundle already.
dressing-case
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then possibly a dressing-case for each, and surely a big valise of some sort, either suit-case or motor trunk.
dusternounUS /ˈdʌstər/
a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
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every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Yet each traveler needs a heavy coat, a thin coat or sweater, a duster and a rug or two, and there is a huge bundle already.
one or the other of two
From this reading Then possibly a dressing-case for each, and surely a big valise of some sort, either suit-case or motor trunk.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
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to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF CLOTHES We had far too many!
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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gogglesnounUS /ˈɡɑːɡəlz/
(plural) tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF CLOTHES We had far too many!
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Yet each traveler needs a heavy coat, a thin coat or sweater, a duster and a rug or two, and there is a huge bundle already.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Yet each traveler needs a heavy coat, a thin coat or sweater, a duster and a rug or two, and there is a huge bundle already.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet each traveler needs a heavy coat, a thin coat or sweater, a duster and a rug or two, and there is a huge bundle already.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF CLOTHES We had far too many!
a vaguely specified concern
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the force of workers available
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used to form the superlative
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motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
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necessitiesnounUS /nəˈsesɪtiz/
plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable
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in such a manner as could not be otherwise
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nuisancenounUS /ˈnuːsəns/
(law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
From this reading They were a perfect nuisance!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF CLOTHES We had far too many!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF CLOTHES We had far too many!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yet each traveler needs a heavy coat, a thin coat or sweater, a duster and a rug or two, and there is a huge bundle already.
paraphernalianounUS /ˌperəfəˈneɪljə/
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
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being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading They were a perfect nuisance!
by chance
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put into a certain place or abstract location
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rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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in or at or to some place
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a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
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the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF CLOTHES We had far too many!
suit-case
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From this reading Then possibly a dressing-case for each, and surely a big valise of some sort, either suit-case or motor trunk.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Then possibly a dressing-case for each, and surely a big valise of some sort, either suit-case or motor trunk.
sweaternounUS /ˈswetər/
a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then possibly a dressing-case for each, and surely a big valise of some sort, either suit-case or motor trunk.
in or at that place or location
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were a perfect nuisance!
Having little thickness or extent.
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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in spite of the fact that
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an instance or single occasion for some event
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF CLOTHES We had far too many!
travelernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
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the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
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valisenoun
a small overnight bag for short trips
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veilsnounUS /veɪlz/
plural of “veil” — a garment that covers the head and face
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feel or have a desire for; want strongly
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the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF CLOTHES We had far too many!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were a perfect nuisance!
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
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Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
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but in spite of that
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