used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HERMIT Little Metacomet liked to look into nature; his small mind probably did not know that the hidden force and wisdom of the universe was there.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Blackstone, the hermit, studied nature in this broad way; he studied animals to discover the human nature in them.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HERMIT Little Metacomet liked to look into nature; his small mind probably did not know that the hidden force and wisdom of the universe was there.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There are few things in heaven and earth that he don't know; we must go over and ask him."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As often as Little Metacomet went to timid Susan with one of his surprises, she took him and Roger over to Study Hill to see the hermit.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "There are few things in heaven and earth that he don't know; we must go over and ask him."
Blackstone
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From this reading Blackstone, the hermit, studied nature in this broad way; he studied animals to discover the human nature in them.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Blackstone, the hermit, studied nature in this broad way; he studied animals to discover the human nature in them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HERMIT Little Metacomet liked to look into nature; his small mind probably did not know that the hidden force and wisdom of the universe was there.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Blackstone, the hermit, studied nature in this broad way; he studied animals to discover the human nature in them.
don't
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From this reading "There are few things in heaven and earth that he don't know; we must go over and ask him."
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "There are few things in heaven and earth that he don't know; we must go over and ask him."
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "He knows near upon everything," she would say.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "There are few things in heaven and earth that he don't know; we must go over and ask him."
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HERMIT Little Metacomet liked to look into nature; his small mind probably did not know that the hidden force and wisdom of the universe was there.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "There are few things in heaven and earth that he don't know; we must go over and ask him."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Blackstone, the hermit, studied nature in this broad way; he studied animals to discover the human nature in them.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "There are few things in heaven and earth that he don't know; we must go over and ask him."
HERMITnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HERMIT Little Metacomet liked to look into nature; his small mind probably did not know that the hidden force and wisdom of the universe was there.
not accessible to view
From this reading ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HERMIT Little Metacomet liked to look into nature; his small mind probably did not know that the hidden force and wisdom of the universe was there.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading As often as Little Metacomet went to timid Susan with one of his surprises, she took him and Roger over to Study Hill to see the hermit.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As often as Little Metacomet went to timid Susan with one of his surprises, she took him and Roger over to Study Hill to see the hermit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HERMIT Little Metacomet liked to look into nature; his small mind probably did not know that the hidden force and wisdom of the universe was there.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Blackstone, the hermit, studied nature in this broad way; he studied animals to discover the human nature in them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Blackstone, the hermit, studied nature in this broad way; he studied animals to discover the human nature in them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HERMIT Little Metacomet liked to look into nature; his small mind probably did not know that the hidden force and wisdom of the universe was there.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HERMIT Little Metacomet liked to look into nature; his small mind probably did not know that the hidden force and wisdom of the universe was there.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "He knows near upon everything," she would say.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HERMIT Little Metacomet liked to look into nature; his small mind probably did not know that the hidden force and wisdom of the universe was there.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HERMIT Little Metacomet liked to look into nature; his small mind probably did not know that the hidden force and wisdom of the universe was there.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HERMIT Little Metacomet liked to look into nature; his small mind probably did not know that the hidden force and wisdom of the universe was there.
Metacomet
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From this reading ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HERMIT Little Metacomet liked to look into nature; his small mind probably did not know that the hidden force and wisdom of the universe was there.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HERMIT Little Metacomet liked to look into nature; his small mind probably did not know that the hidden force and wisdom of the universe was there.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "There are few things in heaven and earth that he don't know; we must go over and ask him."
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HERMIT Little Metacomet liked to look into nature; his small mind probably did not know that the hidden force and wisdom of the universe was there.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "He knows near upon everything," she would say.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HERMIT Little Metacomet liked to look into nature; his small mind probably did not know that the hidden force and wisdom of the universe was there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HERMIT Little Metacomet liked to look into nature; his small mind probably did not know that the hidden force and wisdom of the universe was there.
many times at short intervals
From this reading As often as Little Metacomet went to timid Susan with one of his surprises, she took him and Roger over to Study Hill to see the hermit.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As often as Little Metacomet went to timid Susan with one of his surprises, she took him and Roger over to Study Hill to see the hermit.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As often as Little Metacomet went to timid Susan with one of his surprises, she took him and Roger over to Study Hill to see the hermit.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HERMIT Little Metacomet liked to look into nature; his small mind probably did not know that the hidden force and wisdom of the universe was there.
Roger
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From this reading As often as Little Metacomet went to timid Susan with one of his surprises, she took him and Roger over to Study Hill to see the hermit.
express in words
From this reading "He knows near upon everything," she would say.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As often as Little Metacomet went to timid Susan with one of his surprises, she took him and Roger over to Study Hill to see the hermit.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As often as Little Metacomet went to timid Susan with one of his surprises, she took him and Roger over to Study Hill to see the hermit.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HERMIT Little Metacomet liked to look into nature; his small mind probably did not know that the hidden force and wisdom of the universe was there.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Blackstone, the hermit, studied nature in this broad way; he studied animals to discover the human nature in them.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading As often as Little Metacomet went to timid Susan with one of his surprises, she took him and Roger over to Study Hill to see the hermit.
surprisesnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading As often as Little Metacomet went to timid Susan with one of his surprises, she took him and Roger over to Study Hill to see the hermit.
Susan
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From this reading As often as Little Metacomet went to timid Susan with one of his surprises, she took him and Roger over to Study Hill to see the hermit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HERMIT Little Metacomet liked to look into nature; his small mind probably did not know that the hidden force and wisdom of the universe was there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HERMIT Little Metacomet liked to look into nature; his small mind probably did not know that the hidden force and wisdom of the universe was there.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Blackstone, the hermit, studied nature in this broad way; he studied animals to discover the human nature in them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HERMIT Little Metacomet liked to look into nature; his small mind probably did not know that the hidden force and wisdom of the universe was there.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "There are few things in heaven and earth that he don't know; we must go over and ask him."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Blackstone, the hermit, studied nature in this broad way; he studied animals to discover the human nature in them.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading As often as Little Metacomet went to timid Susan with one of his surprises, she took him and Roger over to Study Hill to see the hermit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HERMIT Little Metacomet liked to look into nature; his small mind probably did not know that the hidden force and wisdom of the universe was there.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As often as Little Metacomet went to timid Susan with one of his surprises, she took him and Roger over to Study Hill to see the hermit.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HERMIT Little Metacomet liked to look into nature; his small mind probably did not know that the hidden force and wisdom of the universe was there.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "He knows near upon everything," she would say.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HERMIT Little Metacomet liked to look into nature; his small mind probably did not know that the hidden force and wisdom of the universe was there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HERMIT Little Metacomet liked to look into nature; his small mind probably did not know that the hidden force and wisdom of the universe was there.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Blackstone, the hermit, studied nature in this broad way; he studied animals to discover the human nature in them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "There are few things in heaven and earth that he don't know; we must go over and ask him."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As often as Little Metacomet went to timid Susan with one of his surprises, she took him and Roger over to Study Hill to see the hermit.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading ANOTHER VISIT TO THE HERMIT Little Metacomet liked to look into nature; his small mind probably did not know that the hidden force and wisdom of the universe was there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As often as Little Metacomet went to timid Susan with one of his surprises, she took him and Roger over to Study Hill to see the hermit.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "He knows near upon everything," she would say.
