used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His vacation ended, after a busy season at the farm, Ralph Jackson returned to his work in the city, strong and robust.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When visiting the farm, an event which occurred about every two weeks, Ralph constantly importuned Mary to name an early day for their marriage.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading He had acquired the coat of tan which Mary's Uncle had predicted.
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His vacation ended, after a busy season at the farm, Ralph Jackson returned to his work in the city, strong and robust.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When visiting the farm, an event which occurred about every two weeks, Ralph constantly importuned Mary to name an early day for their marriage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His vacation ended, after a busy season at the farm, Ralph Jackson returned to his work in the city, strong and robust.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His vacation ended, after a busy season at the farm, Ralph Jackson returned to his work in the city, strong and robust.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading His vacation ended, after a busy season at the farm, Ralph Jackson returned to his work in the city, strong and robust.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading His vacation ended, after a busy season at the farm, Ralph Jackson returned to his work in the city, strong and robust.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He had acquired the coat of tan which Mary's Uncle had predicted.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading When visiting the farm, an event which occurred about every two weeks, Ralph constantly importuned Mary to name an early day for their marriage.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading When visiting the farm, an event which occurred about every two weeks, Ralph constantly importuned Mary to name an early day for their marriage.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading His vacation ended, after a busy season at the farm, Ralph Jackson returned to his work in the city, strong and robust.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading When visiting the farm, an event which occurred about every two weeks, Ralph constantly importuned Mary to name an early day for their marriage.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When visiting the farm, an event which occurred about every two weeks, Ralph constantly importuned Mary to name an early day for their marriage.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading His vacation ended, after a busy season at the farm, Ralph Jackson returned to his work in the city, strong and robust.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had acquired the coat of tan which Mary's Uncle had predicted.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had acquired the coat of tan which Mary's Uncle had predicted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His vacation ended, after a busy season at the farm, Ralph Jackson returned to his work in the city, strong and robust.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
importuned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When visiting the farm, an event which occurred about every two weeks, Ralph constantly importuned Mary to name an early day for their marriage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His vacation ended, after a busy season at the farm, Ralph Jackson returned to his work in the city, strong and robust.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading His vacation ended, after a busy season at the farm, Ralph Jackson returned to his work in the city, strong and robust.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading MARY'S MARRIAGE.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading When visiting the farm, an event which occurred about every two weeks, Ralph constantly importuned Mary to name an early day for their marriage.
MARY'SnounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading MARY'S MARRIAGE.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
the force of workers available
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
in motion
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When visiting the farm, an event which occurred about every two weeks, Ralph constantly importuned Mary to name an early day for their marriage.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading When visiting the farm, an event which occurred about every two weeks, Ralph constantly importuned Mary to name an early day for their marriage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had acquired the coat of tan which Mary's Uncle had predicted.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
and nothing more
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
PhysicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading He had acquired the coat of tan which Mary's Uncle had predicted.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His vacation ended, after a busy season at the farm, Ralph Jackson returned to his work in the city, strong and robust.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading His vacation ended, after a busy season at the farm, Ralph Jackson returned to his work in the city, strong and robust.
robustadjectiveUS /roʊˈbʌst/
sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
From this reading His vacation ended, after a busy season at the farm, Ralph Jackson returned to his work in the city, strong and robust.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading His vacation ended, after a busy season at the farm, Ralph Jackson returned to his work in the city, strong and robust.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading His vacation ended, after a busy season at the farm, Ralph Jackson returned to his work in the city, strong and robust.
tannounUS /tæn/
a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
From this reading He had acquired the coat of tan which Mary's Uncle had predicted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His vacation ended, after a busy season at the farm, Ralph Jackson returned to his work in the city, strong and robust.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When visiting the farm, an event which occurred about every two weeks, Ralph constantly importuned Mary to name an early day for their marriage.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His vacation ended, after a busy season at the farm, Ralph Jackson returned to his work in the city, strong and robust.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When visiting the farm, an event which occurred about every two weeks, Ralph constantly importuned Mary to name an early day for their marriage.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading He had acquired the coat of tan which Mary's Uncle had predicted.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading His vacation ended, after a busy season at the farm, Ralph Jackson returned to his work in the city, strong and robust.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading When visiting the farm, an event which occurred about every two weeks, Ralph constantly importuned Mary to name an early day for their marriage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading When visiting the farm, an event which occurred about every two weeks, Ralph constantly importuned Mary to name an early day for their marriage.
at the time that
From this reading When visiting the farm, an event which occurred about every two weeks, Ralph constantly importuned Mary to name an early day for their marriage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had acquired the coat of tan which Mary's Uncle had predicted.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Physically strong as the "Cave Man" of old, he felt capable of moving mountains, and as was natural, he being only a human man, longed for the mate he felt God had intended should one day be his, as men have done since our first gardener, Adam, and will continue to do until the end of time.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His vacation ended, after a busy season at the farm, Ralph Jackson returned to his work in the city, strong and robust.
