used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Later they tried fishing again, the snow, now coming down in larger flakes and in a more desultory fashion, adding to the enjoyment.
anew
From this reading There was enough wind, however, to clear the ice in places, and they went skating again.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading A block of wood and three sticks gave them an hour’s fun at shinny, during which Joe fell down on an average of once a minute and occasioned no end of amusement for his companions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A block of wood and three sticks gave them an hour’s fun at shinny, during which Joe fell down on an average of once a minute and occasioned no end of amusement for his companions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading A block of wood and three sticks gave them an hour’s fun at shinny, during which Joe fell down on an average of once a minute and occasioned no end of amusement for his companions.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading A block of wood and three sticks gave them an hour’s fun at shinny, during which Joe fell down on an average of once a minute and occasioned no end of amusement for his companions.
rid of obstructions
From this reading There was enough wind, however, to clear the ice in places, and they went skating again.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Later they tried fishing again, the snow, now coming down in larger flakes and in a more desultory fashion, adding to the enjoyment.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A block of wood and three sticks gave them an hour’s fun at shinny, during which Joe fell down on an average of once a minute and occasioned no end of amusement for his companions.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
desultoryadjectiveUS /ˈdesəltɔːri/
marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another
From this reading Later they tried fishing again, the snow, now coming down in larger flakes and in a more desultory fashion, adding to the enjoyment.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He limped noticeably while getting dinner and, during that meal, paused frequently to place a gentle inquiring hand on various surfaces.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A block of wood and three sticks gave them an hour’s fun at shinny, during which Joe fell down on an average of once a minute and occasioned no end of amusement for his companions.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A block of wood and three sticks gave them an hour’s fun at shinny, during which Joe fell down on an average of once a minute and occasioned no end of amusement for his companions.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A block of wood and three sticks gave them an hour’s fun at shinny, during which Joe fell down on an average of once a minute and occasioned no end of amusement for his companions.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Later they tried fishing again, the snow, now coming down in larger flakes and in a more desultory fashion, adding to the enjoyment.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There was enough wind, however, to clear the ice in places, and they went skating again.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Later they tried fishing again, the snow, now coming down in larger flakes and in a more desultory fashion, adding to the enjoyment.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading A block of wood and three sticks gave them an hour’s fun at shinny, during which Joe fell down on an average of once a minute and occasioned no end of amusement for his companions.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Later they tried fishing again, the snow, now coming down in larger flakes and in a more desultory fashion, adding to the enjoyment.
flakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading Later they tried fishing again, the snow, now coming down in larger flakes and in a more desultory fashion, adding to the enjoyment.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A block of wood and three sticks gave them an hour’s fun at shinny, during which Joe fell down on an average of once a minute and occasioned no end of amusement for his companions.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He limped noticeably while getting dinner and, during that meal, paused frequently to place a gentle inquiring hand on various surfaces.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading A block of wood and three sticks gave them an hour’s fun at shinny, during which Joe fell down on an average of once a minute and occasioned no end of amusement for his companions.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A block of wood and three sticks gave them an hour’s fun at shinny, during which Joe fell down on an average of once a minute and occasioned no end of amusement for his companions.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading He limped noticeably while getting dinner and, during that meal, paused frequently to place a gentle inquiring hand on various surfaces.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He limped noticeably while getting dinner and, during that meal, paused frequently to place a gentle inquiring hand on various surfaces.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He limped noticeably while getting dinner and, during that meal, paused frequently to place a gentle inquiring hand on various surfaces.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He limped noticeably while getting dinner and, during that meal, paused frequently to place a gentle inquiring hand on various surfaces.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A block of wood and three sticks gave them an hour’s fun at shinny, during which Joe fell down on an average of once a minute and occasioned no end of amusement for his companions.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A block of wood and three sticks gave them an hour’s fun at shinny, during which Joe fell down on an average of once a minute and occasioned no end of amusement for his companions.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There was enough wind, however, to clear the ice in places, and they went skating again.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading There was enough wind, however, to clear the ice in places, and they went skating again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading He limped noticeably while getting dinner and, during that meal, paused frequently to place a gentle inquiring hand on various surfaces.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
Joe
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From this reading A block of wood and three sticks gave them an hour’s fun at shinny, during which Joe fell down on an average of once a minute and occasioned no end of amusement for his companions.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Later they tried fishing again, the snow, now coming down in larger flakes and in a more desultory fashion, adding to the enjoyment.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later they tried fishing again, the snow, now coming down in larger flakes and in a more desultory fashion, adding to the enjoyment.
limpedverbUS /lɪmpt/
past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading He limped noticeably while getting dinner and, during that meal, paused frequently to place a gentle inquiring hand on various surfaces.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading He limped noticeably while getting dinner and, during that meal, paused frequently to place a gentle inquiring hand on various surfaces.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading A block of wood and three sticks gave them an hour’s fun at shinny, during which Joe fell down on an average of once a minute and occasioned no end of amusement for his companions.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Later they tried fishing again, the snow, now coming down in larger flakes and in a more desultory fashion, adding to the enjoyment.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
not any; not one
From this reading A block of wood and three sticks gave them an hour’s fun at shinny, during which Joe fell down on an average of once a minute and occasioned no end of amusement for his companions.
noticeablyadverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsəbli/
in a noticeable manner
From this reading He limped noticeably while getting dinner and, during that meal, paused frequently to place a gentle inquiring hand on various surfaces.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Later they tried fishing again, the snow, now coming down in larger flakes and in a more desultory fashion, adding to the enjoyment.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading A block of wood and three sticks gave them an hour’s fun at shinny, during which Joe fell down on an average of once a minute and occasioned no end of amusement for his companions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A block of wood and three sticks gave them an hour’s fun at shinny, during which Joe fell down on an average of once a minute and occasioned no end of amusement for his companions.
on one occasion
From this reading A block of wood and three sticks gave them an hour’s fun at shinny, during which Joe fell down on an average of once a minute and occasioned no end of amusement for his companions.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He limped noticeably while getting dinner and, during that meal, paused frequently to place a gentle inquiring hand on various surfaces.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He limped noticeably while getting dinner and, during that meal, paused frequently to place a gentle inquiring hand on various surfaces.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There was enough wind, however, to clear the ice in places, and they went skating again.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
shinnynoun
a simple version of hockey played by children on the streets (or on ice or on a field) using a ball or can as the puck
From this reading A block of wood and three sticks gave them an hour’s fun at shinny, during which Joe fell down on an average of once a minute and occasioned no end of amusement for his companions.
skatingnounUS /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
the sport of gliding on skates
From this reading There was enough wind, however, to clear the ice in places, and they went skating again.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Later they tried fishing again, the snow, now coming down in larger flakes and in a more desultory fashion, adding to the enjoyment.
snowedverbUS /snoʊd/
past form of “snow” — fall as snow
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading A block of wood and three sticks gave them an hour’s fun at shinny, during which Joe fell down on an average of once a minute and occasioned no end of amusement for his companions.
not in physical motion
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
surfacesnounUS /ˈsɜːrfəsəz/
plural of “surface” — the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading He limped noticeably while getting dinner and, during that meal, paused frequently to place a gentle inquiring hand on various surfaces.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A block of wood and three sticks gave them an hour’s fun at shinny, during which Joe fell down on an average of once a minute and occasioned no end of amusement for his companions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was enough wind, however, to clear the ice in places, and they went skating again.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A block of wood and three sticks gave them an hour’s fun at shinny, during which Joe fell down on an average of once a minute and occasioned no end of amusement for his companions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Later they tried fishing again, the snow, now coming down in larger flakes and in a more desultory fashion, adding to the enjoyment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
UNINVITEDadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈvaɪtɪd/
(of a thought or act) unwelcome or involuntary
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading He limped noticeably while getting dinner and, during that meal, paused frequently to place a gentle inquiring hand on various surfaces.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There was enough wind, however, to clear the ice in places, and they went skating again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A block of wood and three sticks gave them an hour’s fun at shinny, during which Joe fell down on an average of once a minute and occasioned no end of amusement for his companions.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He limped noticeably while getting dinner and, during that meal, paused frequently to place a gentle inquiring hand on various surfaces.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading There was enough wind, however, to clear the ice in places, and they went skating again.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Another night of deep, restful sleep followed, and in the morning they woke to find that it had snowed a good two inches already and was still at it.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading A block of wood and three sticks gave them an hour’s fun at shinny, during which Joe fell down on an average of once a minute and occasioned no end of amusement for his companions.
