used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ENCHANTING LAND--AN UNCOMFORTABLE BED AND A QUEER BREAKFAST--MANY SURPRISES AND A FEW FRIGHTS, TOGETHER WITH A NOTABLE DISCOVERY "I've woked in paradise!"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Such was the exclamation that aroused Martin Rattler on the morning after his landing on the coast of South America.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Such was the exclamation that aroused Martin Rattler on the morning after his landing on the coast of South America.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ENCHANTING LAND--AN UNCOMFORTABLE BED AND A QUEER BREAKFAST--MANY SURPRISES AND A FEW FRIGHTS, TOGETHER WITH A NOTABLE DISCOVERY "I've woked in paradise!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ENCHANTING LAND--AN UNCOMFORTABLE BED AND A QUEER BREAKFAST--MANY SURPRISES AND A FEW FRIGHTS, TOGETHER WITH A NOTABLE DISCOVERY "I've woked in paradise!"
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Such was the exclamation that aroused Martin Rattler on the morning after his landing on the coast of South America.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading And well might they gaze with astonishment; for the last ray of departing daylight on the night before had flickered over the open sea, and now the first gleam of returning sunshine revealed to them the magnificent forests of Brazil.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
Barney
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From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading AN ENCHANTING LAND--AN UNCOMFORTABLE BED AND A QUEER BREAKFAST--MANY SURPRISES AND A FEW FRIGHTS, TOGETHER WITH A NOTABLE DISCOVERY "I've woked in paradise!"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
BrazilnounUS /brəˈzɪl/
the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter
From this reading And well might they gaze with astonishment; for the last ray of departing daylight on the night before had flickered over the open sea, and now the first gleam of returning sunshine revealed to them the magnificent forests of Brazil.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading AN ENCHANTING LAND--AN UNCOMFORTABLE BED AND A QUEER BREAKFAST--MANY SURPRISES AND A FEW FRIGHTS, TOGETHER WITH A NOTABLE DISCOVERY "I've woked in paradise!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Such was the exclamation that aroused Martin Rattler on the morning after his landing on the coast of South America.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading And well might they gaze with astonishment; for the last ray of departing daylight on the night before had flickered over the open sea, and now the first gleam of returning sunshine revealed to them the magnificent forests of Brazil.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading And well might they gaze with astonishment; for the last ray of departing daylight on the night before had flickered over the open sea, and now the first gleam of returning sunshine revealed to them the magnificent forests of Brazil.
the act of discovering something
From this reading AN ENCHANTING LAND--AN UNCOMFORTABLE BED AND A QUEER BREAKFAST--MANY SURPRISES AND A FEW FRIGHTS, TOGETHER WITH A NOTABLE DISCOVERY "I've woked in paradise!"
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading When Martin opened his eyes, he too was struck dumb with surprise.
ENCHANTINGadjectiveUS /enˈtʃæntɪŋ/
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading AN ENCHANTING LAND--AN UNCOMFORTABLE BED AND A QUEER BREAKFAST--MANY SURPRISES AND A FEW FRIGHTS, TOGETHER WITH A NOTABLE DISCOVERY "I've woked in paradise!"
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Such was the exclamation that aroused Martin Rattler on the morning after his landing on the coast of South America.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading AN ENCHANTING LAND--AN UNCOMFORTABLE BED AND A QUEER BREAKFAST--MANY SURPRISES AND A FEW FRIGHTS, TOGETHER WITH A NOTABLE DISCOVERY "I've woked in paradise!"
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And well might they gaze with astonishment; for the last ray of departing daylight on the night before had flickered over the open sea, and now the first gleam of returning sunshine revealed to them the magnificent forests of Brazil.
flickeredverbUS /ˈflɪkərd/
past form of “flicker” — move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading And well might they gaze with astonishment; for the last ray of departing daylight on the night before had flickered over the open sea, and now the first gleam of returning sunshine revealed to them the magnificent forests of Brazil.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And well might they gaze with astonishment; for the last ray of departing daylight on the night before had flickered over the open sea, and now the first gleam of returning sunshine revealed to them the magnificent forests of Brazil.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading And well might they gaze with astonishment; for the last ray of departing daylight on the night before had flickered over the open sea, and now the first gleam of returning sunshine revealed to them the magnificent forests of Brazil.
FRIGHTS
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From this reading AN ENCHANTING LAND--AN UNCOMFORTABLE BED AND A QUEER BREAKFAST--MANY SURPRISES AND A FEW FRIGHTS, TOGETHER WITH A NOTABLE DISCOVERY "I've woked in paradise!"
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
a long fixed look
From this reading And well might they gaze with astonishment; for the last ray of departing daylight on the night before had flickered over the open sea, and now the first gleam of returning sunshine revealed to them the magnificent forests of Brazil.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading And well might they gaze with astonishment; for the last ray of departing daylight on the night before had flickered over the open sea, and now the first gleam of returning sunshine revealed to them the magnificent forests of Brazil.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Martin opened his eyes, he too was struck dumb with surprise.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Such was the exclamation that aroused Martin Rattler on the morning after his landing on the coast of South America.
I've
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From this reading AN ENCHANTING LAND--AN UNCOMFORTABLE BED AND A QUEER BREAKFAST--MANY SURPRISES AND A FEW FRIGHTS, TOGETHER WITH A NOTABLE DISCOVERY "I've woked in paradise!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ENCHANTING LAND--AN UNCOMFORTABLE BED AND A QUEER BREAKFAST--MANY SURPRISES AND A FEW FRIGHTS, TOGETHER WITH A NOTABLE DISCOVERY "I've woked in paradise!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading AN ENCHANTING LAND--AN UNCOMFORTABLE BED AND A QUEER BREAKFAST--MANY SURPRISES AND A FEW FRIGHTS, TOGETHER WITH A NOTABLE DISCOVERY "I've woked in paradise!"
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Such was the exclamation that aroused Martin Rattler on the morning after his landing on the coast of South America.
immediately past
From this reading And well might they gaze with astonishment; for the last ray of departing daylight on the night before had flickered over the open sea, and now the first gleam of returning sunshine revealed to them the magnificent forests of Brazil.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading And well might they gaze with astonishment; for the last ray of departing daylight on the night before had flickered over the open sea, and now the first gleam of returning sunshine revealed to them the magnificent forests of Brazil.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading AN ENCHANTING LAND--AN UNCOMFORTABLE BED AND A QUEER BREAKFAST--MANY SURPRISES AND A FEW FRIGHTS, TOGETHER WITH A NOTABLE DISCOVERY "I've woked in paradise!"
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Such was the exclamation that aroused Martin Rattler on the morning after his landing on the coast of South America.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And well might they gaze with astonishment; for the last ray of departing daylight on the night before had flickered over the open sea, and now the first gleam of returning sunshine revealed to them the magnificent forests of Brazil.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Such was the exclamation that aroused Martin Rattler on the morning after his landing on the coast of South America.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading And well might they gaze with astonishment; for the last ray of departing daylight on the night before had flickered over the open sea, and now the first gleam of returning sunshine revealed to them the magnificent forests of Brazil.
NOTABLEadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading AN ENCHANTING LAND--AN UNCOMFORTABLE BED AND A QUEER BREAKFAST--MANY SURPRISES AND A FEW FRIGHTS, TOGETHER WITH A NOTABLE DISCOVERY "I've woked in paradise!"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And well might they gaze with astonishment; for the last ray of departing daylight on the night before had flickered over the open sea, and now the first gleam of returning sunshine revealed to them the magnificent forests of Brazil.
O'Flannagan
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From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Such was the exclamation that aroused Martin Rattler on the morning after his landing on the coast of South America.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Such was the exclamation that aroused Martin Rattler on the morning after his landing on the coast of South America.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading And well might they gaze with astonishment; for the last ray of departing daylight on the night before had flickered over the open sea, and now the first gleam of returning sunshine revealed to them the magnificent forests of Brazil.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When Martin opened his eyes, he too was struck dumb with surprise.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And well might they gaze with astonishment; for the last ray of departing daylight on the night before had flickered over the open sea, and now the first gleam of returning sunshine revealed to them the magnificent forests of Brazil.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading AN ENCHANTING LAND--AN UNCOMFORTABLE BED AND A QUEER BREAKFAST--MANY SURPRISES AND A FEW FRIGHTS, TOGETHER WITH A NOTABLE DISCOVERY "I've woked in paradise!"
proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading AN ENCHANTING LAND--AN UNCOMFORTABLE BED AND A QUEER BREAKFAST--MANY SURPRISES AND A FEW FRIGHTS, TOGETHER WITH A NOTABLE DISCOVERY "I've woked in paradise!"
RattlernounUS /ˈrætələr/
pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken
From this reading Such was the exclamation that aroused Martin Rattler on the morning after his landing on the coast of South America.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading And well might they gaze with astonishment; for the last ray of departing daylight on the night before had flickered over the open sea, and now the first gleam of returning sunshine revealed to them the magnificent forests of Brazil.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading And well might they gaze with astonishment; for the last ray of departing daylight on the night before had flickered over the open sea, and now the first gleam of returning sunshine revealed to them the magnificent forests of Brazil.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading And well might they gaze with astonishment; for the last ray of departing daylight on the night before had flickered over the open sea, and now the first gleam of returning sunshine revealed to them the magnificent forests of Brazil.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading And well might they gaze with astonishment; for the last ray of departing daylight on the night before had flickered over the open sea, and now the first gleam of returning sunshine revealed to them the magnificent forests of Brazil.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Such was the exclamation that aroused Martin Rattler on the morning after his landing on the coast of South America.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading When Martin opened his eyes, he too was struck dumb with surprise.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such was the exclamation that aroused Martin Rattler on the morning after his landing on the coast of South America.
the rays of the sun
From this reading And well might they gaze with astonishment; for the last ray of departing daylight on the night before had flickered over the open sea, and now the first gleam of returning sunshine revealed to them the magnificent forests of Brazil.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading When Martin opened his eyes, he too was struck dumb with surprise.
SURPRISESnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading AN ENCHANTING LAND--AN UNCOMFORTABLE BED AND A QUEER BREAKFAST--MANY SURPRISES AND A FEW FRIGHTS, TOGETHER WITH A NOTABLE DISCOVERY "I've woked in paradise!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Such was the exclamation that aroused Martin Rattler on the morning after his landing on the coast of South America.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Such was the exclamation that aroused Martin Rattler on the morning after his landing on the coast of South America.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And well might they gaze with astonishment; for the last ray of departing daylight on the night before had flickered over the open sea, and now the first gleam of returning sunshine revealed to them the magnificent forests of Brazil.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And well might they gaze with astonishment; for the last ray of departing daylight on the night before had flickered over the open sea, and now the first gleam of returning sunshine revealed to them the magnificent forests of Brazil.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading AN ENCHANTING LAND--AN UNCOMFORTABLE BED AND A QUEER BREAKFAST--MANY SURPRISES AND A FEW FRIGHTS, TOGETHER WITH A NOTABLE DISCOVERY "I've woked in paradise!"
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading When Martin opened his eyes, he too was struck dumb with surprise.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
UNCOMFORTABLEadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading AN ENCHANTING LAND--AN UNCOMFORTABLE BED AND A QUEER BREAKFAST--MANY SURPRISES AND A FEW FRIGHTS, TOGETHER WITH A NOTABLE DISCOVERY "I've woked in paradise!"
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
communicated in words
From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such was the exclamation that aroused Martin Rattler on the morning after his landing on the coast of South America.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading And well might they gaze with astonishment; for the last ray of departing daylight on the night before had flickered over the open sea, and now the first gleam of returning sunshine revealed to them the magnificent forests of Brazil.
at the time that
From this reading When Martin opened his eyes, he too was struck dumb with surprise.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
which person or people
From this reading It was uttered by Barney O'Flannagan, who lay at full length on his back, his head propped up by a root of the tree under which they had slept, and his eyes staring right before him with an expression of concentrated amazement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN ENCHANTING LAND--AN UNCOMFORTABLE BED AND A QUEER BREAKFAST--MANY SURPRISES AND A FEW FRIGHTS, TOGETHER WITH A NOTABLE DISCOVERY "I've woked in paradise!"
woked
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From this reading AN ENCHANTING LAND--AN UNCOMFORTABLE BED AND A QUEER BREAKFAST--MANY SURPRISES AND A FEW FRIGHTS, TOGETHER WITH A NOTABLE DISCOVERY "I've woked in paradise!"
