used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They also prepared, for their own use, a sunny grotto, which they thought could with reasonable labor be made into a comfortable temporary home.
(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 SEPARATION They spent the remainder of that day and all the next in hard work, making practical preparations for the arrival of the first settlers.
Allan
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From this reading Allan assured himself the waters of New Hope River were soft and pure and that an ample supply of fish dwelt in the pool as well as in the rapids--trout, salmon and pike of new varieties and great size, as well as other species.
in addition
From this reading They also prepared, for their own use, a sunny grotto, which they thought could with reasonable labor be made into a comfortable temporary home.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Allan assured himself the waters of New Hope River were soft and pure and that an ample supply of fish dwelt in the pool as well as in the rapids--trout, salmon and pike of new varieties and great size, as well as other species.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Allan assured himself the waters of New Hope River were soft and pure and that an ample supply of fish dwelt in the pool as well as in the rapids--trout, salmon and pike of new varieties and great size, as well as other species.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SEPARATION They spent the remainder of that day and all the next in hard work, making practical preparations for the arrival of the first settlers.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading SEPARATION They spent the remainder of that day and all the next in hard work, making practical preparations for the arrival of the first settlers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Allan assured himself the waters of New Hope River were soft and pure and that an ample supply of fish dwelt in the pool as well as in the rapids--trout, salmon and pike of new varieties and great size, as well as other species.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Allan assured himself the waters of New Hope River were soft and pure and that an ample supply of fish dwelt in the pool as well as in the rapids--trout, salmon and pike of new varieties and great size, as well as other species.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They also prepared, for their own use, a sunny grotto, which they thought could with reasonable labor be made into a comfortable temporary home.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading Beatrice and he, working together, put the largest and darkest of the caves into habitable order.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading "Though it isn't our own cozy bungalow, and never can be," she remarked rather mournfully, surveying the fireplace of roughly piled stones Allan had built.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading "Though it isn't our own cozy bungalow, and never can be," she remarked rather mournfully, surveying the fireplace of roughly piled stones Allan had built.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Though it isn't our own cozy bungalow, and never can be," she remarked rather mournfully, surveying the fireplace of roughly piled stones Allan had built.
cavesnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Beatrice and he, working together, put the largest and darkest of the caves into habitable order.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading They also prepared, for their own use, a sunny grotto, which they thought could with reasonable labor be made into a comfortable temporary home.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They also prepared, for their own use, a sunny grotto, which they thought could with reasonable labor be made into a comfortable temporary home.
cozyadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊzi/
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
From this reading "Though it isn't our own cozy bungalow, and never can be," she remarked rather mournfully, surveying the fireplace of roughly piled stones Allan had built.
darkestadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkəst/
superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading Beatrice and he, working together, put the largest and darkest of the caves into habitable order.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SEPARATION They spent the remainder of that day and all the next in hard work, making practical preparations for the arrival of the first settlers.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Allan assured himself the waters of New Hope River were soft and pure and that an ample supply of fish dwelt in the pool as well as in the rapids--trout, salmon and pike of new varieties and great size, as well as other species.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading "Though it isn't our own cozy bungalow, and never can be," she remarked rather mournfully, surveying the fireplace of roughly piled stones Allan had built.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading SEPARATION They spent the remainder of that day and all the next in hard work, making practical preparations for the arrival of the first settlers.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Allan assured himself the waters of New Hope River were soft and pure and that an ample supply of fish dwelt in the pool as well as in the rapids--trout, salmon and pike of new varieties and great size, as well as other species.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SEPARATION They spent the remainder of that day and all the next in hard work, making practical preparations for the arrival of the first settlers.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Allan assured himself the waters of New Hope River were soft and pure and that an ample supply of fish dwelt in the pool as well as in the rapids--trout, salmon and pike of new varieties and great size, as well as other species.
grottonounUS /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/
a small cave (usually with attractive features)
From this reading They also prepared, for their own use, a sunny grotto, which they thought could with reasonable labor be made into a comfortable temporary home.
habitableadjectiveUS /ˈhæbətəbəl/
fit for habitation
From this reading Beatrice and he, working together, put the largest and darkest of the caves into habitable order.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Though it isn't our own cozy bungalow, and never can be," she remarked rather mournfully, surveying the fireplace of roughly piled stones Allan had built.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading SEPARATION They spent the remainder of that day and all the next in hard work, making practical preparations for the arrival of the first settlers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beatrice and he, working together, put the largest and darkest of the caves into habitable order.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Allan assured himself the waters of New Hope River were soft and pure and that an ample supply of fish dwelt in the pool as well as in the rapids--trout, salmon and pike of new varieties and great size, as well as other species.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading They also prepared, for their own use, a sunny grotto, which they thought could with reasonable labor be made into a comfortable temporary home.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Allan assured himself the waters of New Hope River were soft and pure and that an ample supply of fish dwelt in the pool as well as in the rapids--trout, salmon and pike of new varieties and great size, as well as other species.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SEPARATION They spent the remainder of that day and all the next in hard work, making practical preparations for the arrival of the first settlers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Beatrice and he, working together, put the largest and darkest of the caves into habitable order.
isn't
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From this reading "Though it isn't our own cozy bungalow, and never can be," she remarked rather mournfully, surveying the fireplace of roughly piled stones Allan had built.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Though it isn't our own cozy bungalow, and never can be," she remarked rather mournfully, surveying the fireplace of roughly piled stones Allan had built.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading They also prepared, for their own use, a sunny grotto, which they thought could with reasonable labor be made into a comfortable temporary home.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Beatrice and he, working together, put the largest and darkest of the caves into habitable order.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They also prepared, for their own use, a sunny grotto, which they thought could with reasonable labor be made into a comfortable temporary home.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading SEPARATION They spent the remainder of that day and all the next in hard work, making practical preparations for the arrival of the first settlers.
mournfullyadverb
in a mournful manner
From this reading "Though it isn't our own cozy bungalow, and never can be," she remarked rather mournfully, surveying the fireplace of roughly piled stones Allan had built.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Though it isn't our own cozy bungalow, and never can be," she remarked rather mournfully, surveying the fireplace of roughly piled stones Allan had built.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Allan assured himself the waters of New Hope River were soft and pure and that an ample supply of fish dwelt in the pool as well as in the rapids--trout, salmon and pike of new varieties and great size, as well as other species.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SEPARATION They spent the remainder of that day and all the next in hard work, making practical preparations for the arrival of the first settlers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SEPARATION They spent the remainder of that day and all the next in hard work, making practical preparations for the arrival of the first settlers.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Beatrice and he, working together, put the largest and darkest of the caves into habitable order.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Allan assured himself the waters of New Hope River were soft and pure and that an ample supply of fish dwelt in the pool as well as in the rapids--trout, salmon and pike of new varieties and great size, as well as other species.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Though it isn't our own cozy bungalow, and never can be," she remarked rather mournfully, surveying the fireplace of roughly piled stones Allan had built.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They also prepared, for their own use, a sunny grotto, which they thought could with reasonable labor be made into a comfortable temporary home.
pikenounUS /paɪk/
a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
From this reading Allan assured himself the waters of New Hope River were soft and pure and that an ample supply of fish dwelt in the pool as well as in the rapids--trout, salmon and pike of new varieties and great size, as well as other species.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading "Though it isn't our own cozy bungalow, and never can be," she remarked rather mournfully, surveying the fireplace of roughly piled stones Allan had built.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading Allan assured himself the waters of New Hope River were soft and pure and that an ample supply of fish dwelt in the pool as well as in the rapids--trout, salmon and pike of new varieties and great size, as well as other species.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading SEPARATION They spent the remainder of that day and all the next in hard work, making practical preparations for the arrival of the first settlers.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading SEPARATION They spent the remainder of that day and all the next in hard work, making practical preparations for the arrival of the first settlers.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading They also prepared, for their own use, a sunny grotto, which they thought could with reasonable labor be made into a comfortable temporary home.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Allan assured himself the waters of New Hope River were soft and pure and that an ample supply of fish dwelt in the pool as well as in the rapids--trout, salmon and pike of new varieties and great size, as well as other species.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Beatrice and he, working together, put the largest and darkest of the caves into habitable order.
rapidsnounUS /ˈræpədz/
plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast
From this reading Allan assured himself the waters of New Hope River were soft and pure and that an ample supply of fish dwelt in the pool as well as in the rapids--trout, salmon and pike of new varieties and great size, as well as other species.
on the contrary
From this reading "Though it isn't our own cozy bungalow, and never can be," she remarked rather mournfully, surveying the fireplace of roughly piled stones Allan had built.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading They also prepared, for their own use, a sunny grotto, which they thought could with reasonable labor be made into a comfortable temporary home.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading SEPARATION They spent the remainder of that day and all the next in hard work, making practical preparations for the arrival of the first settlers.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Though it isn't our own cozy bungalow, and never can be," she remarked rather mournfully, surveying the fireplace of roughly piled stones Allan had built.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Allan assured himself the waters of New Hope River were soft and pure and that an ample supply of fish dwelt in the pool as well as in the rapids--trout, salmon and pike of new varieties and great size, as well as other species.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading "Though it isn't our own cozy bungalow, and never can be," she remarked rather mournfully, surveying the fireplace of roughly piled stones Allan had built.
salmonnounUS /ˈsæmən/
any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
From this reading Allan assured himself the waters of New Hope River were soft and pure and that an ample supply of fish dwelt in the pool as well as in the rapids--trout, salmon and pike of new varieties and great size, as well as other species.
SEPARATIONnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading SEPARATION They spent the remainder of that day and all the next in hard work, making practical preparations for the arrival of the first settlers.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading SEPARATION They spent the remainder of that day and all the next in hard work, making practical preparations for the arrival of the first settlers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Though it isn't our own cozy bungalow, and never can be," she remarked rather mournfully, surveying the fireplace of roughly piled stones Allan had built.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Allan assured himself the waters of New Hope River were soft and pure and that an ample supply of fish dwelt in the pool as well as in the rapids--trout, salmon and pike of new varieties and great size, as well as other species.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Allan assured himself the waters of New Hope River were soft and pure and that an ample supply of fish dwelt in the pool as well as in the rapids--trout, salmon and pike of new varieties and great size, as well as other species.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading Allan assured himself the waters of New Hope River were soft and pure and that an ample supply of fish dwelt in the pool as well as in the rapids--trout, salmon and pike of new varieties and great size, as well as other species.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading SEPARATION They spent the remainder of that day and all the next in hard work, making practical preparations for the arrival of the first settlers.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "Though it isn't our own cozy bungalow, and never can be," she remarked rather mournfully, surveying the fireplace of roughly piled stones Allan had built.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading They also prepared, for their own use, a sunny grotto, which they thought could with reasonable labor be made into a comfortable temporary home.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Allan assured himself the waters of New Hope River were soft and pure and that an ample supply of fish dwelt in the pool as well as in the rapids--trout, salmon and pike of new varieties and great size, as well as other species.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading "Though it isn't our own cozy bungalow, and never can be," she remarked rather mournfully, surveying the fireplace of roughly piled stones Allan had built.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading They also prepared, for their own use, a sunny grotto, which they thought could with reasonable labor be made into a comfortable temporary home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SEPARATION They spent the remainder of that day and all the next in hard work, making practical preparations for the arrival of the first settlers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEPARATION They spent the remainder of that day and all the next in hard work, making practical preparations for the arrival of the first settlers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They also prepared, for their own use, a sunny grotto, which they thought could with reasonable labor be made into a comfortable temporary home.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SEPARATION They spent the remainder of that day and all the next in hard work, making practical preparations for the arrival of the first settlers.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Though it isn't our own cozy bungalow, and never can be," she remarked rather mournfully, surveying the fireplace of roughly piled stones Allan had built.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They also prepared, for their own use, a sunny grotto, which they thought could with reasonable labor be made into a comfortable temporary home.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Beatrice and he, working together, put the largest and darkest of the caves into habitable order.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading Allan assured himself the waters of New Hope River were soft and pure and that an ample supply of fish dwelt in the pool as well as in the rapids--trout, salmon and pike of new varieties and great size, as well as other species.
the act of using
From this reading They also prepared, for their own use, a sunny grotto, which they thought could with reasonable labor be made into a comfortable temporary home.
varietiesnounUS /vərˈaɪətiz/
plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Allan assured himself the waters of New Hope River were soft and pure and that an ample supply of fish dwelt in the pool as well as in the rapids--trout, salmon and pike of new varieties and great size, as well as other species.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Allan assured himself the waters of New Hope River were soft and pure and that an ample supply of fish dwelt in the pool as well as in the rapids--trout, salmon and pike of new varieties and great size, as well as other species.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Allan assured himself the waters of New Hope River were soft and pure and that an ample supply of fish dwelt in the pool as well as in the rapids--trout, salmon and pike of new varieties and great size, as well as other species.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Allan assured himself the waters of New Hope River were soft and pure and that an ample supply of fish dwelt in the pool as well as in the rapids--trout, salmon and pike of new varieties and great size, as well as other species.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They also prepared, for their own use, a sunny grotto, which they thought could with reasonable labor be made into a comfortable temporary home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They also prepared, for their own use, a sunny grotto, which they thought could with reasonable labor be made into a comfortable temporary home.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading SEPARATION They spent the remainder of that day and all the next in hard work, making practical preparations for the arrival of the first settlers.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Beatrice and he, working together, put the largest and darkest of the caves into habitable order.
