used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a pleasant shore, limestone-scarped and tree-bannered, and we paddled so near to it that the squirrels scolded at us, and a daisy-spotted fawn crashed through the young cedars and stared at us with shy eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STORM We embarked in good season that morning and followed the line of the peninsula in its slant to the southwest.
ArrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading She did it fairly well, but Singing Arrow could have done it better.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The birds were singing and calling like maids in a hayfield, and the woman sat with her back straight and her eyes laughing, and imitated each new note as the breeze brought it to her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a pleasant shore, limestone-scarped and tree-bannered, and we paddled so near to it that the squirrels scolded at us, and a daisy-spotted fawn crashed through the young cedars and stared at us with shy eyes.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The birds were singing and calling like maids in a hayfield, and the woman sat with her back straight and her eyes laughing, and imitated each new note as the breeze brought it to her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In my heart I commended the Indian for sitting silent, for I knew that the vanity of her sex and the inherent boastfulness of her savage blood must both be whispering to her that this was the place to show her superiority.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She did it fairly well, but Singing Arrow could have done it better.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The birds were singing and calling like maids in a hayfield, and the woman sat with her back straight and her eyes laughing, and imitated each new note as the breeze brought it to her.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading In my heart I commended the Indian for sitting silent, for I knew that the vanity of her sex and the inherent boastfulness of her savage blood must both be whispering to her that this was the place to show her superiority.
boastfulnessnoun
outspoken conceit
From this reading In my heart I commended the Indian for sitting silent, for I knew that the vanity of her sex and the inherent boastfulness of her savage blood must both be whispering to her that this was the place to show her superiority.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In my heart I commended the Indian for sitting silent, for I knew that the vanity of her sex and the inherent boastfulness of her savage blood must both be whispering to her that this was the place to show her superiority.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The birds were singing and calling like maids in a hayfield, and the woman sat with her back straight and her eyes laughing, and imitated each new note as the breeze brought it to her.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The birds were singing and calling like maids in a hayfield, and the woman sat with her back straight and her eyes laughing, and imitated each new note as the breeze brought it to her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She did it fairly well, but Singing Arrow could have done it better.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The birds were singing and calling like maids in a hayfield, and the woman sat with her back straight and her eyes laughing, and imitated each new note as the breeze brought it to her.
cedarsnounUS /ˈsiːdərz/
plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading It was a pleasant shore, limestone-scarped and tree-bannered, and we paddled so near to it that the squirrels scolded at us, and a daisy-spotted fawn crashed through the young cedars and stared at us with shy eyes.
commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading In my heart I commended the Indian for sitting silent, for I knew that the vanity of her sex and the inherent boastfulness of her savage blood must both be whispering to her that this was the place to show her superiority.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She did it fairly well, but Singing Arrow could have done it better.
crashedverbUS /kræʃt/
past form of “crash” — fall or come down violently
From this reading It was a pleasant shore, limestone-scarped and tree-bannered, and we paddled so near to it that the squirrels scolded at us, and a daisy-spotted fawn crashed through the young cedars and stared at us with shy eyes.
daisy-spotted
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From this reading It was a pleasant shore, limestone-scarped and tree-bannered, and we paddled so near to it that the squirrels scolded at us, and a daisy-spotted fawn crashed through the young cedars and stared at us with shy eyes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did it fairly well, but Singing Arrow could have done it better.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She did it fairly well, but Singing Arrow could have done it better.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The birds were singing and calling like maids in a hayfield, and the woman sat with her back straight and her eyes laughing, and imitated each new note as the breeze brought it to her.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading THE STORM We embarked in good season that morning and followed the line of the peninsula in its slant to the southwest.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was a pleasant shore, limestone-scarped and tree-bannered, and we paddled so near to it that the squirrels scolded at us, and a daisy-spotted fawn crashed through the young cedars and stared at us with shy eyes.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading She did it fairly well, but Singing Arrow could have done it better.
fawnnounUS /fɔːn/
a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color
From this reading It was a pleasant shore, limestone-scarped and tree-bannered, and we paddled so near to it that the squirrels scolded at us, and a daisy-spotted fawn crashed through the young cedars and stared at us with shy eyes.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE STORM We embarked in good season that morning and followed the line of the peninsula in its slant to the southwest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In my heart I commended the Indian for sitting silent, for I knew that the vanity of her sex and the inherent boastfulness of her savage blood must both be whispering to her that this was the place to show her superiority.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE STORM We embarked in good season that morning and followed the line of the peninsula in its slant to the southwest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She did it fairly well, but Singing Arrow could have done it better.
hayfieldnounUS /ˈheɪfiːld/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading The birds were singing and calling like maids in a hayfield, and the woman sat with her back straight and her eyes laughing, and imitated each new note as the breeze brought it to her.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In my heart I commended the Indian for sitting silent, for I knew that the vanity of her sex and the inherent boastfulness of her savage blood must both be whispering to her that this was the place to show her superiority.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The birds were singing and calling like maids in a hayfield, and the woman sat with her back straight and her eyes laughing, and imitated each new note as the breeze brought it to her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In my heart I commended the Indian for sitting silent, for I knew that the vanity of her sex and the inherent boastfulness of her savage blood must both be whispering to her that this was the place to show her superiority.
imitatedverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪd/
past form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading The birds were singing and calling like maids in a hayfield, and the woman sat with her back straight and her eyes laughing, and imitated each new note as the breeze brought it to her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STORM We embarked in good season that morning and followed the line of the peninsula in its slant to the southwest.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading In my heart I commended the Indian for sitting silent, for I knew that the vanity of her sex and the inherent boastfulness of her savage blood must both be whispering to her that this was the place to show her superiority.
inherentadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɪrənt/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading In my heart I commended the Indian for sitting silent, for I knew that the vanity of her sex and the inherent boastfulness of her savage blood must both be whispering to her that this was the place to show her superiority.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a pleasant shore, limestone-scarped and tree-bannered, and we paddled so near to it that the squirrels scolded at us, and a daisy-spotted fawn crashed through the young cedars and stared at us with shy eyes.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE STORM We embarked in good season that morning and followed the line of the peninsula in its slant to the southwest.
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 In my heart I commended the Indian for sitting silent, for I knew that the vanity of her sex and the inherent boastfulness of her savage blood must both be whispering to her that this was the place to show her superiority.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading The birds were singing and calling like maids in a hayfield, and the woman sat with her back straight and her eyes laughing, and imitated each new note as the breeze brought it to her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The birds were singing and calling like maids in a hayfield, and the woman sat with her back straight and her eyes laughing, and imitated each new note as the breeze brought it to her.
limestone-scarped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a pleasant shore, limestone-scarped and tree-bannered, and we paddled so near to it that the squirrels scolded at us, and a daisy-spotted fawn crashed through the young cedars and stared at us with shy eyes.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE STORM We embarked in good season that morning and followed the line of the peninsula in its slant to the southwest.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading The birds were singing and calling like maids in a hayfield, and the woman sat with her back straight and her eyes laughing, and imitated each new note as the breeze brought it to her.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE STORM We embarked in good season that morning and followed the line of the peninsula in its slant to the southwest.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In my heart I commended the Indian for sitting silent, for I knew that the vanity of her sex and the inherent boastfulness of her savage blood must both be whispering to her that this was the place to show her superiority.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In my heart I commended the Indian for sitting silent, for I knew that the vanity of her sex and the inherent boastfulness of her savage blood must both be whispering to her that this was the place to show her superiority.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was a pleasant shore, limestone-scarped and tree-bannered, and we paddled so near to it that the squirrels scolded at us, and a daisy-spotted fawn crashed through the young cedars and stared at us with shy eyes.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The birds were singing and calling like maids in a hayfield, and the woman sat with her back straight and her eyes laughing, and imitated each new note as the breeze brought it to her.
a brief written record
From this reading The birds were singing and calling like maids in a hayfield, and the woman sat with her back straight and her eyes laughing, and imitated each new note as the breeze brought it to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STORM We embarked in good season that morning and followed the line of the peninsula in its slant to the southwest.
paddledverbUS /ˈpædəld/
past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading It was a pleasant shore, limestone-scarped and tree-bannered, and we paddled so near to it that the squirrels scolded at us, and a daisy-spotted fawn crashed through the young cedars and stared at us with shy eyes.
peninsulanounUS /pəˈnɪnsələ/
a large mass of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading THE STORM We embarked in good season that morning and followed the line of the peninsula in its slant to the southwest.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In my heart I commended the Indian for sitting silent, for I knew that the vanity of her sex and the inherent boastfulness of her savage blood must both be whispering to her that this was the place to show her superiority.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was a pleasant shore, limestone-scarped and tree-bannered, and we paddled so near to it that the squirrels scolded at us, and a daisy-spotted fawn crashed through the young cedars and stared at us with shy eyes.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The birds were singing and calling like maids in a hayfield, and the woman sat with her back straight and her eyes laughing, and imitated each new note as the breeze brought it to her.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading In my heart I commended the Indian for sitting silent, for I knew that the vanity of her sex and the inherent boastfulness of her savage blood must both be whispering to her that this was the place to show her superiority.
scoldedverbUS /ˈskoʊldɪd/
past form of “scold” — censure severely or angrily
From this reading It was a pleasant shore, limestone-scarped and tree-bannered, and we paddled so near to it that the squirrels scolded at us, and a daisy-spotted fawn crashed through the young cedars and stared at us with shy eyes.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading THE STORM We embarked in good season that morning and followed the line of the peninsula in its slant to the southwest.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading In my heart I commended the Indian for sitting silent, for I knew that the vanity of her sex and the inherent boastfulness of her savage blood must both be whispering to her that this was the place to show her superiority.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did it fairly well, but Singing Arrow could have done it better.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading It was a pleasant shore, limestone-scarped and tree-bannered, and we paddled so near to it that the squirrels scolded at us, and a daisy-spotted fawn crashed through the young cedars and stared at us with shy eyes.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In my heart I commended the Indian for sitting silent, for I knew that the vanity of her sex and the inherent boastfulness of her savage blood must both be whispering to her that this was the place to show her superiority.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading It was a pleasant shore, limestone-scarped and tree-bannered, and we paddled so near to it that the squirrels scolded at us, and a daisy-spotted fawn crashed through the young cedars and stared at us with shy eyes.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading In my heart I commended the Indian for sitting silent, for I knew that the vanity of her sex and the inherent boastfulness of her savage blood must both be whispering to her that this was the place to show her superiority.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading The birds were singing and calling like maids in a hayfield, and the woman sat with her back straight and her eyes laughing, and imitated each new note as the breeze brought it to her.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading In my heart I commended the Indian for sitting silent, for I knew that the vanity of her sex and the inherent boastfulness of her savage blood must both be whispering to her that this was the place to show her superiority.
slantverbUS /slænt/
lie obliquely
From this reading THE STORM We embarked in good season that morning and followed the line of the peninsula in its slant to the southwest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a pleasant shore, limestone-scarped and tree-bannered, and we paddled so near to it that the squirrels scolded at us, and a daisy-spotted fawn crashed through the young cedars and stared at us with shy eyes.
southwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading THE STORM We embarked in good season that morning and followed the line of the peninsula in its slant to the southwest.
squirrelsnounUS /ˈskwɜːrəlz/
plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
From this reading It was a pleasant shore, limestone-scarped and tree-bannered, and we paddled so near to it that the squirrels scolded at us, and a daisy-spotted fawn crashed through the young cedars and stared at us with shy eyes.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading It was a pleasant shore, limestone-scarped and tree-bannered, and we paddled so near to it that the squirrels scolded at us, and a daisy-spotted fawn crashed through the young cedars and stared at us with shy eyes.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE STORM We embarked in good season that morning and followed the line of the peninsula in its slant to the southwest.
successive (without a break)
From this reading The birds were singing and calling like maids in a hayfield, and the woman sat with her back straight and her eyes laughing, and imitated each new note as the breeze brought it to her.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading In my heart I commended the Indian for sitting silent, for I knew that the vanity of her sex and the inherent boastfulness of her savage blood must both be whispering to her that this was the place to show her superiority.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE STORM We embarked in good season that morning and followed the line of the peninsula in its slant to the southwest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORM We embarked in good season that morning and followed the line of the peninsula in its slant to the southwest.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In my heart I commended the Indian for sitting silent, for I knew that the vanity of her sex and the inherent boastfulness of her savage blood must both be whispering to her that this was the place to show her superiority.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was a pleasant shore, limestone-scarped and tree-bannered, and we paddled so near to it that the squirrels scolded at us, and a daisy-spotted fawn crashed through the young cedars and stared at us with shy eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE STORM We embarked in good season that morning and followed the line of the peninsula in its slant to the southwest.
tree-bannered
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From this reading It was a pleasant shore, limestone-scarped and tree-bannered, and we paddled so near to it that the squirrels scolded at us, and a daisy-spotted fawn crashed through the young cedars and stared at us with shy eyes.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a pleasant shore, limestone-scarped and tree-bannered, and we paddled so near to it that the squirrels scolded at us, and a daisy-spotted fawn crashed through the young cedars and stared at us with shy eyes.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading In my heart I commended the Indian for sitting silent, for I knew that the vanity of her sex and the inherent boastfulness of her savage blood must both be whispering to her that this was the place to show her superiority.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a pleasant shore, limestone-scarped and tree-bannered, and we paddled so near to it that the squirrels scolded at us, and a daisy-spotted fawn crashed through the young cedars and stared at us with shy eyes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE STORM We embarked in good season that morning and followed the line of the peninsula in its slant to the southwest.
(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 She did it fairly well, but Singing Arrow could have done it better.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The birds were singing and calling like maids in a hayfield, and the woman sat with her back straight and her eyes laughing, and imitated each new note as the breeze brought it to her.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading In my heart I commended the Indian for sitting silent, for I knew that the vanity of her sex and the inherent boastfulness of her savage blood must both be whispering to her that this was the place to show her superiority.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a pleasant shore, limestone-scarped and tree-bannered, and we paddled so near to it that the squirrels scolded at us, and a daisy-spotted fawn crashed through the young cedars and stared at us with shy eyes.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The birds were singing and calling like maids in a hayfield, and the woman sat with her back straight and her eyes laughing, and imitated each new note as the breeze brought it to her.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was a pleasant shore, limestone-scarped and tree-bannered, and we paddled so near to it that the squirrels scolded at us, and a daisy-spotted fawn crashed through the young cedars and stared at us with shy eyes.
