used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WITH BOW AND CLUB The fire was soon re-lit, and a pot of meat set on to stew.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading It had ample time to simmer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Miss Leslie was quietly placing an armful of sticks on the fuel heap beside the baobab.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WITH BOW AND CLUB The fire was soon re-lit, and a pot of meat set on to stew.
armfulnoun
the quantity that can be contained in the arms
From this reading Miss Leslie was quietly placing an armful of sticks on the fuel heap beside the baobab.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The sun was half down the sky when he sat up and looked around, wide awake the moment he opened his eyes.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading The sun was half down the sky when he sat up and looked around, wide awake the moment he opened his eyes.
baobabnoun
African tree having an exceedingly thick trunk and fruit that resembles a gourd and has an edible pulp called monkey bread
From this reading Miss Leslie was quietly placing an armful of sticks on the fuel heap beside the baobab.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Miss Leslie was quietly placing an armful of sticks on the fuel heap beside the baobab.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
boilverbUS /bɔɪl/
come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading WITH BOW AND CLUB The fire was soon re-lit, and a pot of meat set on to stew.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading WITH BOW AND CLUB The fire was soon re-lit, and a pot of meat set on to stew.
devouredverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərd/
past form of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The sun was half down the sky when he sat up and looked around, wide awake the moment he opened his eyes.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The sun was half down the sky when he sat up and looked around, wide awake the moment he opened his eyes.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
start firing a weapon
From this reading WITH BOW AND CLUB The fire was soon re-lit, and a pot of meat set on to stew.
fishyadjectiveUS /ˈfɪʃi/
of or relating to or resembling fish
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading Miss Leslie was quietly placing an armful of sticks on the fuel heap beside the baobab.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had ample time to simmer.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The sun was half down the sky when he sat up and looked around, wide awake the moment he opened his eyes.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Miss Leslie was quietly placing an armful of sticks on the fuel heap beside the baobab.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sun was half down the sky when he sat up and looked around, wide awake the moment he opened his eyes.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had ample time to simmer.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
leopardnounUS /ˈlepərd/
the pelt of a leopard
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
Leslie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Leslie was quietly placing an armful of sticks on the fuel heap beside the baobab.
life-givingadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfɡɪvɪŋ/
giving or having the power to give life and spirit
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The sun was half down the sky when he sat up and looked around, wide awake the moment he opened his eyes.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading WITH BOW AND CLUB The fire was soon re-lit, and a pot of meat set on to stew.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Leslie was quietly placing an armful of sticks on the fuel heap beside the baobab.
a particular point in time
From this reading The sun was half down the sky when he sat up and looked around, wide awake the moment he opened his eyes.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
nauseatedadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːzieɪtəd/
feeling nausea; feeling about to vomit
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WITH BOW AND CLUB The fire was soon re-lit, and a pot of meat set on to stew.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WITH BOW AND CLUB The fire was soon re-lit, and a pot of meat set on to stew.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The sun was half down the sky when he sat up and looked around, wide awake the moment he opened his eyes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Miss Leslie was quietly placing an armful of sticks on the fuel heap beside the baobab.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading WITH BOW AND CLUB The fire was soon re-lit, and a pot of meat set on to stew.
with low volume
From this reading Miss Leslie was quietly placing an armful of sticks on the fuel heap beside the baobab.
re-lit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WITH BOW AND CLUB The fire was soon re-lit, and a pot of meat set on to stew.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The sun was half down the sky when he sat up and looked around, wide awake the moment he opened his eyes.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
seafowlnoun
a bird that frequents coastal waters and the open ocean: gulls; pelicans; gannets; cormorants; albatrosses; petrels; etc.
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading WITH BOW AND CLUB The fire was soon re-lit, and a pot of meat set on to stew.
simmerverbUS /ˈsɪmər/
boil slowly at low temperature
From this reading It had ample time to simmer.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sun was half down the sky when he sat up and looked around, wide awake the moment he opened his eyes.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
in the near future
From this reading WITH BOW AND CLUB The fire was soon re-lit, and a pot of meat set on to stew.
stewverbUS /stuː/
be in a huff; be silent or sullen
From this reading WITH BOW AND CLUB The fire was soon re-lit, and a pot of meat set on to stew.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading Miss Leslie was quietly placing an armful of sticks on the fuel heap beside the baobab.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was half down the sky when he sat up and looked around, wide awake the moment he opened his eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WITH BOW AND CLUB The fire was soon re-lit, and a pot of meat set on to stew.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It had ample time to simmer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WITH BOW AND CLUB The fire was soon re-lit, and a pot of meat set on to stew.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The sun was half down the sky when he sat up and looked around, wide awake the moment he opened his eyes.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
wakenverbUS /ˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WITH BOW AND CLUB The fire was soon re-lit, and a pot of meat set on to stew.
at the time that
From this reading The sun was half down the sky when he sat up and looked around, wide awake the moment he opened his eyes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The sun was half down the sky when he sat up and looked around, wide awake the moment he opened his eyes.
Winthrope
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH BOW AND CLUB The fire was soon re-lit, and a pot of meat set on to stew.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Winthrope was wrapped in a life-giving sleep, out of which he did not waken until evening, while Blake, unable to wait for the pot to boil, and nauseated by the fishy odor of the dried seafowl, hunted out the jerked leopard meat, and having devoured enough to satisfy a native, fell asleep under a bush.
