used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DAVID MAKES A BOAT-JOURNEY Late in June, when the leaves were full-grown and the grass and flowers luxuriant, there came a storm of rain which turned into a damp snow.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About two inches fell, and remained on the ground several hours.
anew
From this reading The hardy vegetation seemed to suffer no injury, and indeed the storm proved quite a godsend, for it discouraged the mosquitoes, and they were unable to rally again in such numbers and with such vigor as before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DAVID MAKES A BOAT-JOURNEY Late in June, when the leaves were full-grown and the grass and flowers luxuriant, there came a storm of rain which turned into a damp snow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The hardy vegetation seemed to suffer no injury, and indeed the storm proved quite a godsend, for it discouraged the mosquitoes, and they were unable to rally again in such numbers and with such vigor as before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The hardy vegetation seemed to suffer no injury, and indeed the storm proved quite a godsend, for it discouraged the mosquitoes, and they were unable to rally again in such numbers and with such vigor as before.
BOAT-JOURNEY
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From this reading DAVID MAKES A BOAT-JOURNEY Late in June, when the leaves were full-grown and the grass and flowers luxuriant, there came a storm of rain which turned into a damp snow.
BradfordsnounUS /ˈbrædfərdz/
plural of “bradford” — United States printer (born in England) whose press produced the first American prayer book and the New York City's first newspaper (1663-1752)
From this reading By the middle of July the Bradfords had two sluices in operation, and were taking out from thirty to fifty dollars a day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the middle of July the Bradfords had two sluices in operation, and were taking out from thirty to fifty dollars a day.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading DAVID MAKES A BOAT-JOURNEY Late in June, when the leaves were full-grown and the grass and flowers luxuriant, there came a storm of rain which turned into a damp snow.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading DAVID MAKES A BOAT-JOURNEY Late in June, when the leaves were full-grown and the grass and flowers luxuriant, there came a storm of rain which turned into a damp snow.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading DAVID MAKES A BOAT-JOURNEY Late in June, when the leaves were full-grown and the grass and flowers luxuriant, there came a storm of rain which turned into a damp snow.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading By the middle of July the Bradfords had two sluices in operation, and were taking out from thirty to fifty dollars a day.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading The hardy vegetation seemed to suffer no injury, and indeed the storm proved quite a godsend, for it discouraged the mosquitoes, and they were unable to rally again in such numbers and with such vigor as before.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading By the middle of July the Bradfords had two sluices in operation, and were taking out from thirty to fifty dollars a day.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading About two inches fell, and remained on the ground several hours.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading By the middle of July the Bradfords had two sluices in operation, and were taking out from thirty to fifty dollars a day.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading DAVID MAKES A BOAT-JOURNEY Late in June, when the leaves were full-grown and the grass and flowers luxuriant, there came a storm of rain which turned into a damp snow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The hardy vegetation seemed to suffer no injury, and indeed the storm proved quite a godsend, for it discouraged the mosquitoes, and they were unable to rally again in such numbers and with such vigor as before.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By the middle of July the Bradfords had two sluices in operation, and were taking out from thirty to fifty dollars a day.
full-grownadjective
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading DAVID MAKES A BOAT-JOURNEY Late in June, when the leaves were full-grown and the grass and flowers luxuriant, there came a storm of rain which turned into a damp snow.
godsendnounUS /ˈɡɑːdsend/
a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
From this reading The hardy vegetation seemed to suffer no injury, and indeed the storm proved quite a godsend, for it discouraged the mosquitoes, and they were unable to rally again in such numbers and with such vigor as before.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading DAVID MAKES A BOAT-JOURNEY Late in June, when the leaves were full-grown and the grass and flowers luxuriant, there came a storm of rain which turned into a damp snow.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading About two inches fell, and remained on the ground several hours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By the middle of July the Bradfords had two sluices in operation, and were taking out from thirty to fifty dollars a day.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading The hardy vegetation seemed to suffer no injury, and indeed the storm proved quite a godsend, for it discouraged the mosquitoes, and they were unable to rally again in such numbers and with such vigor as before.
hillsidesnounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪdz/
plural of “hillside” — the side or slope of a hill
From this reading The Thirty-six were working with varying success on the hillsides.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading About two inches fell, and remained on the ground several hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DAVID MAKES A BOAT-JOURNEY Late in June, when the leaves were full-grown and the grass and flowers luxuriant, there came a storm of rain which turned into a damp snow.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading About two inches fell, and remained on the ground several hours.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The hardy vegetation seemed to suffer no injury, and indeed the storm proved quite a godsend, for it discouraged the mosquitoes, and they were unable to rally again in such numbers and with such vigor as before.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading The hardy vegetation seemed to suffer no injury, and indeed the storm proved quite a godsend, for it discouraged the mosquitoes, and they were unable to rally again in such numbers and with such vigor as before.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading DAVID MAKES A BOAT-JOURNEY Late in June, when the leaves were full-grown and the grass and flowers luxuriant, there came a storm of rain which turned into a damp snow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The hardy vegetation seemed to suffer no injury, and indeed the storm proved quite a godsend, for it discouraged the mosquitoes, and they were unable to rally again in such numbers and with such vigor as before.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading By the middle of July the Bradfords had two sluices in operation, and were taking out from thirty to fifty dollars a day.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading DAVID MAKES A BOAT-JOURNEY Late in June, when the leaves were full-grown and the grass and flowers luxuriant, there came a storm of rain which turned into a damp snow.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading DAVID MAKES A BOAT-JOURNEY Late in June, when the leaves were full-grown and the grass and flowers luxuriant, there came a storm of rain which turned into a damp snow.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading DAVID MAKES A BOAT-JOURNEY Late in June, when the leaves were full-grown and the grass and flowers luxuriant, there came a storm of rain which turned into a damp snow.
luxuriantadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriənt/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading DAVID MAKES A BOAT-JOURNEY Late in June, when the leaves were full-grown and the grass and flowers luxuriant, there came a storm of rain which turned into a damp snow.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading DAVID MAKES A BOAT-JOURNEY Late in June, when the leaves were full-grown and the grass and flowers luxuriant, there came a storm of rain which turned into a damp snow.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading By the middle of July the Bradfords had two sluices in operation, and were taking out from thirty to fifty dollars a day.
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 The hardy vegetation seemed to suffer no injury, and indeed the storm proved quite a godsend, for it discouraged the mosquitoes, and they were unable to rally again in such numbers and with such vigor as before.
not any; not one
From this reading The hardy vegetation seemed to suffer no injury, and indeed the storm proved quite a godsend, for it discouraged the mosquitoes, and they were unable to rally again in such numbers and with such vigor as before.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading The hardy vegetation seemed to suffer no injury, and indeed the storm proved quite a godsend, for it discouraged the mosquitoes, and they were unable to rally again in such numbers and with such vigor as before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DAVID MAKES A BOAT-JOURNEY Late in June, when the leaves were full-grown and the grass and flowers luxuriant, there came a storm of rain which turned into a damp snow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading About two inches fell, and remained on the ground several hours.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading By the middle of July the Bradfords had two sluices in operation, and were taking out from thirty to fifty dollars a day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading By the middle of July the Bradfords had two sluices in operation, and were taking out from thirty to fifty dollars a day.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The hardy vegetation seemed to suffer no injury, and indeed the storm proved quite a godsend, for it discouraged the mosquitoes, and they were unable to rally again in such numbers and with such vigor as before.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The hardy vegetation seemed to suffer no injury, and indeed the storm proved quite a godsend, for it discouraged the mosquitoes, and they were unable to rally again in such numbers and with such vigor as before.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading DAVID MAKES A BOAT-JOURNEY Late in June, when the leaves were full-grown and the grass and flowers luxuriant, there came a storm of rain which turned into a damp snow.
rallyverbUS /ˈræli/
gather
From this reading The hardy vegetation seemed to suffer no injury, and indeed the storm proved quite a godsend, for it discouraged the mosquitoes, and they were unable to rally again in such numbers and with such vigor as before.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading About two inches fell, and remained on the ground several hours.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The hardy vegetation seemed to suffer no injury, and indeed the storm proved quite a godsend, for it discouraged the mosquitoes, and they were unable to rally again in such numbers and with such vigor as before.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading About two inches fell, and remained on the ground several hours.
sluices
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the middle of July the Bradfords had two sluices in operation, and were taking out from thirty to fifty dollars a day.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading DAVID MAKES A BOAT-JOURNEY Late in June, when the leaves were full-grown and the grass and flowers luxuriant, there came a storm of rain which turned into a damp snow.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading DAVID MAKES A BOAT-JOURNEY Late in June, when the leaves were full-grown and the grass and flowers luxuriant, there came a storm of rain which turned into a damp snow.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The Thirty-six were working with varying success on the hillsides.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The hardy vegetation seemed to suffer no injury, and indeed the storm proved quite a godsend, for it discouraged the mosquitoes, and they were unable to rally again in such numbers and with such vigor as before.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The hardy vegetation seemed to suffer no injury, and indeed the storm proved quite a godsend, for it discouraged the mosquitoes, and they were unable to rally again in such numbers and with such vigor as before.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading By the middle of July the Bradfords had two sluices in operation, and were taking out from thirty to fifty dollars a day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAVID MAKES A BOAT-JOURNEY Late in June, when the leaves were full-grown and the grass and flowers luxuriant, there came a storm of rain which turned into a damp snow.
in or at that place or location
From this reading DAVID MAKES A BOAT-JOURNEY Late in June, when the leaves were full-grown and the grass and flowers luxuriant, there came a storm of rain which turned into a damp snow.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The hardy vegetation seemed to suffer no injury, and indeed the storm proved quite a godsend, for it discouraged the mosquitoes, and they were unable to rally again in such numbers and with such vigor as before.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading By the middle of July the Bradfords had two sluices in operation, and were taking out from thirty to fifty dollars a day.
Thirty-sixadjective
being six more than thirty
From this reading The Thirty-six were working with varying success on the hillsides.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The hardy vegetation seemed to suffer no injury, and indeed the storm proved quite a godsend, for it discouraged the mosquitoes, and they were unable to rally again in such numbers and with such vigor as before.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading DAVID MAKES A BOAT-JOURNEY Late in June, when the leaves were full-grown and the grass and flowers luxuriant, there came a storm of rain which turned into a damp snow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading About two inches fell, and remained on the ground several hours.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The hardy vegetation seemed to suffer no injury, and indeed the storm proved quite a godsend, for it discouraged the mosquitoes, and they were unable to rally again in such numbers and with such vigor as before.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading The Thirty-six were working with varying success on the hillsides.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading The hardy vegetation seemed to suffer no injury, and indeed the storm proved quite a godsend, for it discouraged the mosquitoes, and they were unable to rally again in such numbers and with such vigor as before.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading The hardy vegetation seemed to suffer no injury, and indeed the storm proved quite a godsend, for it discouraged the mosquitoes, and they were unable to rally again in such numbers and with such vigor as before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DAVID MAKES A BOAT-JOURNEY Late in June, when the leaves were full-grown and the grass and flowers luxuriant, there came a storm of rain which turned into a damp snow.
at the time that
From this reading DAVID MAKES A BOAT-JOURNEY Late in June, when the leaves were full-grown and the grass and flowers luxuriant, there came a storm of rain which turned into a damp snow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DAVID MAKES A BOAT-JOURNEY Late in June, when the leaves were full-grown and the grass and flowers luxuriant, there came a storm of rain which turned into a damp snow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The hardy vegetation seemed to suffer no injury, and indeed the storm proved quite a godsend, for it discouraged the mosquitoes, and they were unable to rally again in such numbers and with such vigor as before.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The Thirty-six were working with varying success on the hillsides.
