used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Life on a farm by the roar of the sea approaches the ideal upon earth.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Mrs. Andrawartha was what is called a "comfortable" woman; and "comfort" is the one virtue prized above rubies in these parts.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading It was through accident that we struck the farm one afternoon, the fact being that the Bookworm was limping, having slightly sprained his ankle.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was through accident that we struck the farm one afternoon, the fact being that the Bookworm was limping, having slightly sprained his ankle.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It isn't quite the ideal, because the ideal is always round the corner; but it is near it, and that is something to be thankful for.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It isn't quite the ideal, because the ideal is always round the corner; but it is near it, and that is something to be thankful for.
Andrawartha
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From this reading Mrs. Andrawartha ran the farm, and she had two tall, strapping sons and a daughter.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading It was through accident that we struck the farm one afternoon, the fact being that the Bookworm was limping, having slightly sprained his ankle.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading Life on a farm by the roar of the sea approaches the ideal upon earth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It isn't quite the ideal, because the ideal is always round the corner; but it is near it, and that is something to be thankful for.
for the reason that
From this reading It isn't quite the ideal, because the ideal is always round the corner; but it is near it, and that is something to be thankful for.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was through accident that we struck the farm one afternoon, the fact being that the Bookworm was limping, having slightly sprained his ankle.
BookwormnounUS /ˈbʊkwɜːrm/
a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit
From this reading It was through accident that we struck the farm one afternoon, the fact being that the Bookworm was limping, having slightly sprained his ankle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It isn't quite the ideal, because the ideal is always round the corner; but it is near it, and that is something to be thankful for.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Life on a farm by the roar of the sea approaches the ideal upon earth.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mrs. Andrawartha was what is called a "comfortable" woman; and "comfort" is the one virtue prized above rubies in these parts.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Mrs. Andrawartha was what is called a "comfortable" woman; and "comfort" is the one virtue prized above rubies in these parts.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Mrs. Andrawartha was what is called a "comfortable" woman; and "comfort" is the one virtue prized above rubies in these parts.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It isn't quite the ideal, because the ideal is always round the corner; but it is near it, and that is something to be thankful for.
a female human offspring
From this reading Mrs. Andrawartha ran the farm, and she had two tall, strapping sons and a daughter.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Life on a farm by the roar of the sea approaches the ideal upon earth.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was through accident that we struck the farm one afternoon, the fact being that the Bookworm was limping, having slightly sprained his ankle.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Life on a farm by the roar of the sea approaches the ideal upon earth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It isn't quite the ideal, because the ideal is always round the corner; but it is near it, and that is something to be thankful for.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Andrawartha ran the farm, and she had two tall, strapping sons and a daughter.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was through accident that we struck the farm one afternoon, the fact being that the Bookworm was limping, having slightly sprained his ankle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was through accident that we struck the farm one afternoon, the fact being that the Bookworm was limping, having slightly sprained his ankle.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Life on a farm by the roar of the sea approaches the ideal upon earth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Andrawartha was what is called a "comfortable" woman; and "comfort" is the one virtue prized above rubies in these parts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It isn't quite the ideal, because the ideal is always round the corner; but it is near it, and that is something to be thankful for.
isn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It isn't quite the ideal, because the ideal is always round the corner; but it is near it, and that is something to be thankful for.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It isn't quite the ideal, because the ideal is always round the corner; but it is near it, and that is something to be thankful for.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life on a farm by the roar of the sea approaches the ideal upon earth.
limpingnounUS /ˈlɪmpɪŋ/
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
From this reading It was through accident that we struck the farm one afternoon, the fact being that the Bookworm was limping, having slightly sprained his ankle.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Andrawartha ran the farm, and she had two tall, strapping sons and a daughter.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It isn't quite the ideal, because the ideal is always round the corner; but it is near it, and that is something to be thankful for.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Life on a farm by the roar of the sea approaches the ideal upon earth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Life on a farm by the roar of the sea approaches the ideal upon earth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Andrawartha was what is called a "comfortable" woman; and "comfort" is the one virtue prized above rubies in these parts.
the local environment
From this reading Mrs. Andrawartha was what is called a "comfortable" woman; and "comfort" is the one virtue prized above rubies in these parts.
prizedverbUS /praɪzd/
past form of “prize” — hold dear
From this reading Mrs. Andrawartha was what is called a "comfortable" woman; and "comfort" is the one virtue prized above rubies in these parts.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It isn't quite the ideal, because the ideal is always round the corner; but it is near it, and that is something to be thankful for.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Mrs. Andrawartha ran the farm, and she had two tall, strapping sons and a daughter.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Life on a farm by the roar of the sea approaches the ideal upon earth.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It isn't quite the ideal, because the ideal is always round the corner; but it is near it, and that is something to be thankful for.
rubiesnounUS /ˈruːbiz/
plural of “ruby” — a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Mrs. Andrawartha was what is called a "comfortable" woman; and "comfort" is the one virtue prized above rubies in these parts.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Life on a farm by the roar of the sea approaches the ideal upon earth.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Andrawartha ran the farm, and she had two tall, strapping sons and a daughter.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It was through accident that we struck the farm one afternoon, the fact being that the Bookworm was limping, having slightly sprained his ankle.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It isn't quite the ideal, because the ideal is always round the corner; but it is near it, and that is something to be thankful for.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Mrs. Andrawartha ran the farm, and she had two tall, strapping sons and a daughter.
sprainedverbUS /spreɪnd/
past form of “sprain” — twist suddenly so as to sprain
From this reading It was through accident that we struck the farm one afternoon, the fact being that the Bookworm was limping, having slightly sprained his ankle.
strappingadjectiveUS /ˈstræpɪŋ/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading Mrs. Andrawartha ran the farm, and she had two tall, strapping sons and a daughter.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It was through accident that we struck the farm one afternoon, the fact being that the Bookworm was limping, having slightly sprained his ankle.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Mrs. Andrawartha ran the farm, and she had two tall, strapping sons and a daughter.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading It isn't quite the ideal, because the ideal is always round the corner; but it is near it, and that is something to be thankful for.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It isn't quite the ideal, because the ideal is always round the corner; but it is near it, and that is something to be thankful for.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Life on a farm by the roar of the sea approaches the ideal upon earth.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Andrawartha was what is called a "comfortable" woman; and "comfort" is the one virtue prized above rubies in these parts.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was through accident that we struck the farm one afternoon, the fact being that the Bookworm was limping, having slightly sprained his ankle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It isn't quite the ideal, because the ideal is always round the corner; but it is near it, and that is something to be thankful for.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mrs. Andrawartha ran the farm, and she had two tall, strapping sons and a daughter.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Life on a farm by the roar of the sea approaches the ideal upon earth.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Mrs. Andrawartha was what is called a "comfortable" woman; and "comfort" is the one virtue prized above rubies in these parts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Andrawartha was what is called a "comfortable" woman; and "comfort" is the one virtue prized above rubies in these parts.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was through accident that we struck the farm one afternoon, the fact being that the Bookworm was limping, having slightly sprained his ankle.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mrs. Andrawartha was what is called a "comfortable" woman; and "comfort" is the one virtue prized above rubies in these parts.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mrs. Andrawartha was what is called a "comfortable" woman; and "comfort" is the one virtue prized above rubies in these parts.
