used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Look at it for a wreck!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
any thing at all
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Kak stormed down on his father with these cheerful words as the latter returned from fishing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Look at the sleigh, dad!
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Kak stormed down on his father with these cheerful words as the latter returned from fishing.
dadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading Look at the sleigh, dad!
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Kak stormed down on his father with these cheerful words as the latter returned from fishing.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Kak stormed down on his father with these cheerful words as the latter returned from fishing.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Kak stormed down on his father with these cheerful words as the latter returned from fishing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Look at it for a wreck!”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Kak stormed down on his father with these cheerful words as the latter returned from fishing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kak stormed down on his father with these cheerful words as the latter returned from fishing.
hitchverbUS /hɪtʃ/
to hook or entangle
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading _Twenty-four Hours of Sunlight_ “Whoops!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Look at it for a wreck!”
Kak
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kak stormed down on his father with these cheerful words as the latter returned from fishing.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Kak stormed down on his father with these cheerful words as the latter returned from fishing.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look at the sleigh, dad!
not any; not one
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
Noashak
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Twenty-four Hours of Sunlight_ “Whoops!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Kak stormed down on his father with these cheerful words as the latter returned from fishing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
Rae
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Kak stormed down on his father with these cheerful words as the latter returned from fishing.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading Look at the sleigh, dad!
stormedverbUS /stɔːrmd/
past form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Kak stormed down on his father with these cheerful words as the latter returned from fishing.
the rays of the sun
From this reading _Twenty-four Hours of Sunlight_ “Whoops!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Look at the sleigh, dad!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Kak stormed down on his father with these cheerful words as the latter returned from fishing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
Twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading _Twenty-four Hours of Sunlight_ “Whoops!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
WhoopsnounUS /wuːps/
plural of “whoop” — a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement
From this reading _Twenty-four Hours of Sunlight_ “Whoops!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kak stormed down on his father with these cheerful words as the latter returned from fishing.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Kak stormed down on his father with these cheerful words as the latter returned from fishing.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading The party had been delayed at Rae River, Noashak was feverish; she lay on her bed for a week and took no interest in anything, while her parents worried over her and over this hitch in their plans.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading Look at it for a wreck!”
