used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A violent June storm had channelled the hillsides, and strong water-courses filled the valleys.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He then pursued his way downward, slipping along the oozy trails, until he paused at a small pool where several little, muddy rivulets united to form a stagnancy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A violent June storm had channelled the hillsides, and strong water-courses filled the valleys.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He then pursued his way downward, slipping along the oozy trails, until he paused at a small pool where several little, muddy rivulets united to form a stagnancy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “These channels,” said the prudent governor, “shall be the streets of our future city.”
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
channelled
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From this reading A violent June storm had channelled the hillsides, and strong water-courses filled the valleys.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading “These channels,” said the prudent governor, “shall be the streets of our future city.”
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading He then pursued his way downward, slipping along the oozy trails, until he paused at a small pool where several little, muddy rivulets united to form a stagnancy.
DULLISH
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From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A violent June storm had channelled the hillsides, and strong water-courses filled the valleys.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He then pursued his way downward, slipping along the oozy trails, until he paused at a small pool where several little, muddy rivulets united to form a stagnancy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
yet to be or coming
From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
the head of a state government
From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A violent June storm had channelled the hillsides, and strong water-courses filled the valleys.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
hillsidesnounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪdz/
plural of “hillside” — the side or slope of a hill
From this reading A violent June storm had channelled the hillsides, and strong water-courses filled the valleys.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He then pursued his way downward, slipping along the oozy trails, until he paused at a small pool where several little, muddy rivulets united to form a stagnancy.
not in action or at work
From this reading No phenomenon is idle to the observing mind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No phenomenon is idle to the observing mind.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading A violent June storm had channelled the hillsides, and strong water-courses filled the valleys.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He then pursued his way downward, slipping along the oozy trails, until he paused at a small pool where several little, muddy rivulets united to form a stagnancy.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading No phenomenon is idle to the observing mind.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading He then pursued his way downward, slipping along the oozy trails, until he paused at a small pool where several little, muddy rivulets united to form a stagnancy.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
not any; not one
From this reading No phenomenon is idle to the observing mind.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading No phenomenon is idle to the observing mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
oozyadjective
leaking out slowly
From this reading He then pursued his way downward, slipping along the oozy trails, until he paused at a small pool where several little, muddy rivulets united to form a stagnancy.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He then pursued his way downward, slipping along the oozy trails, until he paused at a small pool where several little, muddy rivulets united to form a stagnancy.
phenomenonnounUS /fəˈnɑːmənɑːn/
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading No phenomenon is idle to the observing mind.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading He then pursued his way downward, slipping along the oozy trails, until he paused at a small pool where several little, muddy rivulets united to form a stagnancy.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading “These channels,” said the prudent governor, “shall be the streets of our future city.”
a person who is being chased
From this reading He then pursued his way downward, slipping along the oozy trails, until he paused at a small pool where several little, muddy rivulets united to form a stagnancy.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
rivulets
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From this reading He then pursued his way downward, slipping along the oozy trails, until he paused at a small pool where several little, muddy rivulets united to form a stagnancy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “These channels,” said the prudent governor, “shall be the streets of our future city.”
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He then pursued his way downward, slipping along the oozy trails, until he paused at a small pool where several little, muddy rivulets united to form a stagnancy.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “These channels,” said the prudent governor, “shall be the streets of our future city.”
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading He then pursued his way downward, slipping along the oozy trails, until he paused at a small pool where several little, muddy rivulets united to form a stagnancy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He then pursued his way downward, slipping along the oozy trails, until he paused at a small pool where several little, muddy rivulets united to form a stagnancy.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
stagnancynoun
inactivity of liquids; being stagnant; standing still; without current or circulation
From this reading He then pursued his way downward, slipping along the oozy trails, until he paused at a small pool where several little, muddy rivulets united to form a stagnancy.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading A violent June storm had channelled the hillsides, and strong water-courses filled the valleys.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading “These channels,” said the prudent governor, “shall be the streets of our future city.”
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A violent June storm had channelled the hillsides, and strong water-courses filled the valleys.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then pursued his way downward, slipping along the oozy trails, until he paused at a small pool where several little, muddy rivulets united to form a stagnancy.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “These channels,” said the prudent governor, “shall be the streets of our future city.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading He then pursued his way downward, slipping along the oozy trails, until he paused at a small pool where several little, muddy rivulets united to form a stagnancy.
Trimountain
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From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading He then pursued his way downward, slipping along the oozy trails, until he paused at a small pool where several little, muddy rivulets united to form a stagnancy.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He then pursued his way downward, slipping along the oozy trails, until he paused at a small pool where several little, muddy rivulets united to form a stagnancy.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading A violent June storm had channelled the hillsides, and strong water-courses filled the valleys.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading A violent June storm had channelled the hillsides, and strong water-courses filled the valleys.
WADDYS
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From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
water-courses
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From this reading A violent June storm had channelled the hillsides, and strong water-courses filled the valleys.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He then pursued his way downward, slipping along the oozy trails, until he paused at a small pool where several little, muddy rivulets united to form a stagnancy.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
in or at the place that
From this reading He then pursued his way downward, slipping along the oozy trails, until he paused at a small pool where several little, muddy rivulets united to form a stagnancy.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
WHITEGIFT
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From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
Winthrop
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From this reading THE WADDYS OF DULLISH COURT, FROM WHITEGIFT TO OUR HERO While Governor Winthrop was planning the future city of Boston, he went, one rainy day, to the heights of those hills that give the spot the name of Trimountain.
