used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In an artistically designed hanging basket of woven sea grass I noticed a dozen or more orange-like spheroids, quite resembling the fruit in shape and color.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Together we had walked into her father’s cabin one afternoon and she was showing me its treasures.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In an artistically designed hanging basket of woven sea grass I noticed a dozen or more orange-like spheroids, quite resembling the fruit in shape and color.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Together we had walked into her father’s cabin one afternoon and she was showing me its treasures.
artisticallyadverbUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪkli/
in an artistic manner
From this reading In an artistically designed hanging basket of woven sea grass I noticed a dozen or more orange-like spheroids, quite resembling the fruit in shape and color.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I at first mistook them for the real thing, wondering whence they had come.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading In an artistically designed hanging basket of woven sea grass I noticed a dozen or more orange-like spheroids, quite resembling the fruit in shape and color.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Together we had walked into her father’s cabin one afternoon and she was showing me its treasures.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading In an artistically designed hanging basket of woven sea grass I noticed a dozen or more orange-like spheroids, quite resembling the fruit in shape and color.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I at first mistook them for the real thing, wondering whence they had come.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During these days of harrowing suspense I saw much of Fidette.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading In an artistically designed hanging basket of woven sea grass I noticed a dozen or more orange-like spheroids, quite resembling the fruit in shape and color.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading In an artistically designed hanging basket of woven sea grass I noticed a dozen or more orange-like spheroids, quite resembling the fruit in shape and color.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During these days of harrowing suspense I saw much of Fidette.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Together we had walked into her father’s cabin one afternoon and she was showing me its treasures.
Fidette
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From this reading During these days of harrowing suspense I saw much of Fidette.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I at first mistook them for the real thing, wondering whence they had come.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I at first mistook them for the real thing, wondering whence they had come.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading In an artistically designed hanging basket of woven sea grass I noticed a dozen or more orange-like spheroids, quite resembling the fruit in shape and color.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading In an artistically designed hanging basket of woven sea grass I noticed a dozen or more orange-like spheroids, quite resembling the fruit in shape and color.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Together we had walked into her father’s cabin one afternoon and she was showing me its treasures.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading In an artistically designed hanging basket of woven sea grass I noticed a dozen or more orange-like spheroids, quite resembling the fruit in shape and color.
harrowingadjectiveUS /ˈheroʊɪŋ/
extremely painful
From this reading During these days of harrowing suspense I saw much of Fidette.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Together we had walked into her father’s cabin one afternoon and she was showing me its treasures.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading During these days of harrowing suspense I saw much of Fidette.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In an artistically designed hanging basket of woven sea grass I noticed a dozen or more orange-like spheroids, quite resembling the fruit in shape and color.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Together we had walked into her father’s cabin one afternoon and she was showing me its treasures.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Together we had walked into her father’s cabin one afternoon and she was showing me its treasures.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Together we had walked into her father’s cabin one afternoon and she was showing me its treasures.
mistookverbUS /mɪˈstʊk/
inflected form of “mistake” — identify incorrectly
From this reading I at first mistook them for the real thing, wondering whence they had come.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In an artistically designed hanging basket of woven sea grass I noticed a dozen or more orange-like spheroids, quite resembling the fruit in shape and color.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading During these days of harrowing suspense I saw much of Fidette.
being perceived or observed
From this reading In an artistically designed hanging basket of woven sea grass I noticed a dozen or more orange-like spheroids, quite resembling the fruit in shape and color.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During these days of harrowing suspense I saw much of Fidette.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Together we had walked into her father’s cabin one afternoon and she was showing me its treasures.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In an artistically designed hanging basket of woven sea grass I noticed a dozen or more orange-like spheroids, quite resembling the fruit in shape and color.
orange-like
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From this reading In an artistically designed hanging basket of woven sea grass I noticed a dozen or more orange-like spheroids, quite resembling the fruit in shape and color.
ORANGESnounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒəz/
plural of “orange” — round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading THE PAPIER-MACHE ORANGES.
PAPIER-MACHEnounUS /ˈpeɪpərməˈʃeɪ/
a substance made from paper pulp that can be molded when wet and painted when dry
From this reading THE PAPIER-MACHE ORANGES.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In an artistically designed hanging basket of woven sea grass I noticed a dozen or more orange-like spheroids, quite resembling the fruit in shape and color.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I at first mistook them for the real thing, wondering whence they had come.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading In an artistically designed hanging basket of woven sea grass I noticed a dozen or more orange-like spheroids, quite resembling the fruit in shape and color.
cut with a saw
From this reading During these days of harrowing suspense I saw much of Fidette.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading In an artistically designed hanging basket of woven sea grass I noticed a dozen or more orange-like spheroids, quite resembling the fruit in shape and color.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading In an artistically designed hanging basket of woven sea grass I noticed a dozen or more orange-like spheroids, quite resembling the fruit in shape and color.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Together we had walked into her father’s cabin one afternoon and she was showing me its treasures.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Together we had walked into her father’s cabin one afternoon and she was showing me its treasures.
spheroids
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In an artistically designed hanging basket of woven sea grass I noticed a dozen or more orange-like spheroids, quite resembling the fruit in shape and color.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading During these days of harrowing suspense I saw much of Fidette.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PAPIER-MACHE ORANGES.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I at first mistook them for the real thing, wondering whence they had come.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading During these days of harrowing suspense I saw much of Fidette.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I at first mistook them for the real thing, wondering whence they had come.
a special situation
From this reading I at first mistook them for the real thing, wondering whence they had come.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Together we had walked into her father’s cabin one afternoon and she was showing me its treasures.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Together we had walked into her father’s cabin one afternoon and she was showing me its treasures.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Together we had walked into her father’s cabin one afternoon and she was showing me its treasures.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Together we had walked into her father’s cabin one afternoon and she was showing me its treasures.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Together we had walked into her father’s cabin one afternoon and she was showing me its treasures.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading I at first mistook them for the real thing, wondering whence they had come.
showing curiosity
From this reading I at first mistook them for the real thing, wondering whence they had come.
wovenadjectiveUS /ˈwoʊvən/
made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole
From this reading In an artistically designed hanging basket of woven sea grass I noticed a dozen or more orange-like spheroids, quite resembling the fruit in shape and color.
