used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I remember poising naked upon a rock, ready to dive into Lake George.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My body and muscular limbs reflected in the water filled me with savage pride.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I knew, as the beast knows its herd, that my mother Marianne was hanging the pot over the fire pit in the center of our lodge; the children were playing with other papooses; and my father was hunting down the lake.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This memory stands at the end of a diminishing vista; the extreme point of coherent recollection.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I knew, as the beast knows its herd, that my mother Marianne was hanging the pot over the fire pit in the center of our lodge; the children were playing with other papooses; and my father was hunting down the lake.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading My body and muscular limbs reflected in the water filled me with savage pride.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading I knew, as the beast knows its herd, that my mother Marianne was hanging the pot over the fire pit in the center of our lodge; the children were playing with other papooses; and my father was hunting down the lake.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading I knew, as the beast knows its herd, that my mother Marianne was hanging the pot over the fire pit in the center of our lodge; the children were playing with other papooses; and my father was hunting down the lake.
coherentadjectiveUS /koʊˈhɪrənt/
marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
From this reading This memory stands at the end of a diminishing vista; the extreme point of coherent recollection.
diminishingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪŋ/
becoming smaller or less or appearing to do so
From this reading This memory stands at the end of a diminishing vista; the extreme point of coherent recollection.
divenounUS /daɪv/
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading I remember poising naked upon a rock, ready to dive into Lake George.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I knew, as the beast knows its herd, that my mother Marianne was hanging the pot over the fire pit in the center of our lodge; the children were playing with other papooses; and my father was hunting down the lake.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading This memory stands at the end of a diminishing vista; the extreme point of coherent recollection.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading This memory stands at the end of a diminishing vista; the extreme point of coherent recollection.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I knew, as the beast knows its herd, that my mother Marianne was hanging the pot over the fire pit in the center of our lodge; the children were playing with other papooses; and my father was hunting down the lake.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading My body and muscular limbs reflected in the water filled me with savage pride.
start firing a weapon
From this reading I knew, as the beast knows its herd, that my mother Marianne was hanging the pot over the fire pit in the center of our lodge; the children were playing with other papooses; and my father was hunting down the lake.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading The hunting and fishing were good, and we had plenty of meat.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading I remember poising naked upon a rock, ready to dive into Lake George.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The hunting and fishing were good, and we had plenty of meat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The hunting and fishing were good, and we had plenty of meat.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading I knew, as the beast knows its herd, that my mother Marianne was hanging the pot over the fire pit in the center of our lodge; the children were playing with other papooses; and my father was hunting down the lake.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading I knew, as the beast knows its herd, that my mother Marianne was hanging the pot over the fire pit in the center of our lodge; the children were playing with other papooses; and my father was hunting down the lake.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading I knew, as the beast knows its herd, that my mother Marianne was hanging the pot over the fire pit in the center of our lodge; the children were playing with other papooses; and my father was hunting down the lake.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I remember poising naked upon a rock, ready to dive into Lake George.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My body and muscular limbs reflected in the water filled me with savage pride.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I remember poising naked upon a rock, ready to dive into Lake George.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I knew, as the beast knows its herd, that my mother Marianne was hanging the pot over the fire pit in the center of our lodge; the children were playing with other papooses; and my father was hunting down the lake.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew, as the beast knows its herd, that my mother Marianne was hanging the pot over the fire pit in the center of our lodge; the children were playing with other papooses; and my father was hunting down the lake.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading I knew, as the beast knows its herd, that my mother Marianne was hanging the pot over the fire pit in the center of our lodge; the children were playing with other papooses; and my father was hunting down the lake.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading I remember poising naked upon a rock, ready to dive into Lake George.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading My body and muscular limbs reflected in the water filled me with savage pride.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading I knew, as the beast knows its herd, that my mother Marianne was hanging the pot over the fire pit in the center of our lodge; the children were playing with other papooses; and my father was hunting down the lake.
Marianne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I knew, as the beast knows its herd, that my mother Marianne was hanging the pot over the fire pit in the center of our lodge; the children were playing with other papooses; and my father was hunting down the lake.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My body and muscular limbs reflected in the water filled me with savage pride.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading The hunting and fishing were good, and we had plenty of meat.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading This memory stands at the end of a diminishing vista; the extreme point of coherent recollection.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I knew, as the beast knows its herd, that my mother Marianne was hanging the pot over the fire pit in the center of our lodge; the children were playing with other papooses; and my father was hunting down the lake.
muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/
of or relating to or consisting of muscle
From this reading My body and muscular limbs reflected in the water filled me with savage pride.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My body and muscular limbs reflected in the water filled me with savage pride.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading I remember poising naked upon a rock, ready to dive into Lake George.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This memory stands at the end of a diminishing vista; the extreme point of coherent recollection.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I knew, as the beast knows its herd, that my mother Marianne was hanging the pot over the fire pit in the center of our lodge; the children were playing with other papooses; and my father was hunting down the lake.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I knew, as the beast knows its herd, that my mother Marianne was hanging the pot over the fire pit in the center of our lodge; the children were playing with other papooses; and my father was hunting down the lake.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I knew, as the beast knows its herd, that my mother Marianne was hanging the pot over the fire pit in the center of our lodge; the children were playing with other papooses; and my father was hunting down the lake.
papooses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I knew, as the beast knows its herd, that my mother Marianne was hanging the pot over the fire pit in the center of our lodge; the children were playing with other papooses; and my father was hunting down the lake.
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading I knew, as the beast knows its herd, that my mother Marianne was hanging the pot over the fire pit in the center of our lodge; the children were playing with other papooses; and my father was hunting down the lake.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading I knew, as the beast knows its herd, that my mother Marianne was hanging the pot over the fire pit in the center of our lodge; the children were playing with other papooses; and my father was hunting down the lake.
a full supply
From this reading The hunting and fishing were good, and we had plenty of meat.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading This memory stands at the end of a diminishing vista; the extreme point of coherent recollection.
poising
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remember poising naked upon a rock, ready to dive into Lake George.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading I knew, as the beast knows its herd, that my mother Marianne was hanging the pot over the fire pit in the center of our lodge; the children were playing with other papooses; and my father was hunting down the lake.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading My body and muscular limbs reflected in the water filled me with savage pride.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I remember poising naked upon a rock, ready to dive into Lake George.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading This memory stands at the end of a diminishing vista; the extreme point of coherent recollection.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading My body and muscular limbs reflected in the water filled me with savage pride.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember poising naked upon a rock, ready to dive into Lake George.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading I remember poising naked upon a rock, ready to dive into Lake George.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading My body and muscular limbs reflected in the water filled me with savage pride.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading This memory stands at the end of a diminishing vista; the extreme point of coherent recollection.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I knew, as the beast knows its herd, that my mother Marianne was hanging the pot over the fire pit in the center of our lodge; the children were playing with other papooses; and my father was hunting down the lake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This memory stands at the end of a diminishing vista; the extreme point of coherent recollection.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This memory stands at the end of a diminishing vista; the extreme point of coherent recollection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I remember poising naked upon a rock, ready to dive into Lake George.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I remember poising naked upon a rock, ready to dive into Lake George.
vistanounUS /ˈvɪstə/
the visual percept of a region
From this reading This memory stands at the end of a diminishing vista; the extreme point of coherent recollection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I knew, as the beast knows its herd, that my mother Marianne was hanging the pot over the fire pit in the center of our lodge; the children were playing with other papooses; and my father was hunting down the lake.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading My body and muscular limbs reflected in the water filled me with savage pride.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The hunting and fishing were good, and we had plenty of meat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I knew, as the beast knows its herd, that my mother Marianne was hanging the pot over the fire pit in the center of our lodge; the children were playing with other papooses; and my father was hunting down the lake.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My body and muscular limbs reflected in the water filled me with savage pride.
