used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After eating a substantial breakfast, they all set off to find their land.
the state of being absent
From this reading The cool, clear brilliance of the atmosphere; the stimulating early morning breeze; the entire absence of conventional restraint; the prospect of viewing their very own piece of land, all caused their spirits to soar with joy and hope.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading The top section of the wagon box was removed, and their own two spring-seats, plus another borrowed one, were taken along for the sake of the additional comfort they afforded.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The top section of the wagon box was removed, and their own two spring-seats, plus another borrowed one, were taken along for the sake of the additional comfort they afforded.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After eating a substantial breakfast, they all set off to find their land.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading After eating a substantial breakfast, they all set off to find their land.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The top section of the wagon box was removed, and their own two spring-seats, plus another borrowed one, were taken along for the sake of the additional comfort they afforded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The top section of the wagon box was removed, and their own two spring-seats, plus another borrowed one, were taken along for the sake of the additional comfort they afforded.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The top section of the wagon box was removed, and their own two spring-seats, plus another borrowed one, were taken along for the sake of the additional comfort they afforded.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The cool, clear brilliance of the atmosphere; the stimulating early morning breeze; the entire absence of conventional restraint; the prospect of viewing their very own piece of land, all caused their spirits to soar with joy and hope.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading The top section of the wagon box was removed, and their own two spring-seats, plus another borrowed one, were taken along for the sake of the additional comfort they afforded.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The top section of the wagon box was removed, and their own two spring-seats, plus another borrowed one, were taken along for the sake of the additional comfort they afforded.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After eating a substantial breakfast, they all set off to find their land.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The cool, clear brilliance of the atmosphere; the stimulating early morning breeze; the entire absence of conventional restraint; the prospect of viewing their very own piece of land, all caused their spirits to soar with joy and hope.
brilliancenounUS /ˈbrɪljəns/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading The cool, clear brilliance of the atmosphere; the stimulating early morning breeze; the entire absence of conventional restraint; the prospect of viewing their very own piece of land, all caused their spirits to soar with joy and hope.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The cool, clear brilliance of the atmosphere; the stimulating early morning breeze; the entire absence of conventional restraint; the prospect of viewing their very own piece of land, all caused their spirits to soar with joy and hope.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The cool, clear brilliance of the atmosphere; the stimulating early morning breeze; the entire absence of conventional restraint; the prospect of viewing their very own piece of land, all caused their spirits to soar with joy and hope.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The top section of the wagon box was removed, and their own two spring-seats, plus another borrowed one, were taken along for the sake of the additional comfort they afforded.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading The cool, clear brilliance of the atmosphere; the stimulating early morning breeze; the entire absence of conventional restraint; the prospect of viewing their very own piece of land, all caused their spirits to soar with joy and hope.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The cool, clear brilliance of the atmosphere; the stimulating early morning breeze; the entire absence of conventional restraint; the prospect of viewing their very own piece of land, all caused their spirits to soar with joy and hope.
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 _Wilderness--Planning for Next Year_ Next morning Sam roused the Traileys early.
the act of consuming food
From this reading After eating a substantial breakfast, they all set off to find their land.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The cool, clear brilliance of the atmosphere; the stimulating early morning breeze; the entire absence of conventional restraint; the prospect of viewing their very own piece of land, all caused their spirits to soar with joy and hope.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading After eating a substantial breakfast, they all set off to find their land.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Wilderness--Planning for Next Year_ Next morning Sam roused the Traileys early.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The cool, clear brilliance of the atmosphere; the stimulating early morning breeze; the entire absence of conventional restraint; the prospect of viewing their very own piece of land, all caused their spirits to soar with joy and hope.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The cool, clear brilliance of the atmosphere; the stimulating early morning breeze; the entire absence of conventional restraint; the prospect of viewing their very own piece of land, all caused their spirits to soar with joy and hope.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading After eating a substantial breakfast, they all set off to find their land.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Wilderness--Planning for Next Year_ Next morning Sam roused the Traileys early.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _Wilderness--Planning for Next Year_ Next morning Sam roused the Traileys early.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The top section of the wagon box was removed, and their own two spring-seats, plus another borrowed one, were taken along for the sake of the additional comfort they afforded.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After eating a substantial breakfast, they all set off to find their land.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The top section of the wagon box was removed, and their own two spring-seats, plus another borrowed one, were taken along for the sake of the additional comfort they afforded.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The top section of the wagon box was removed, and their own two spring-seats, plus another borrowed one, were taken along for the sake of the additional comfort they afforded.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The weather was perfect.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading The cool, clear brilliance of the atmosphere; the stimulating early morning breeze; the entire absence of conventional restraint; the prospect of viewing their very own piece of land, all caused their spirits to soar with joy and hope.
PlanningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading _Wilderness--Planning for Next Year_ Next morning Sam roused the Traileys early.
plusnounUS /plʌs/
a useful or valuable quality
From this reading The top section of the wagon box was removed, and their own two spring-seats, plus another borrowed one, were taken along for the sake of the additional comfort they afforded.
the possibility of future success
From this reading The cool, clear brilliance of the atmosphere; the stimulating early morning breeze; the entire absence of conventional restraint; the prospect of viewing their very own piece of land, all caused their spirits to soar with joy and hope.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The top section of the wagon box was removed, and their own two spring-seats, plus another borrowed one, were taken along for the sake of the additional comfort they afforded.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading The cool, clear brilliance of the atmosphere; the stimulating early morning breeze; the entire absence of conventional restraint; the prospect of viewing their very own piece of land, all caused their spirits to soar with joy and hope.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading _Wilderness--Planning for Next Year_ Next morning Sam roused the Traileys early.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading The top section of the wagon box was removed, and their own two spring-seats, plus another borrowed one, were taken along for the sake of the additional comfort they afforded.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading _Wilderness--Planning for Next Year_ Next morning Sam roused the Traileys early.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading The top section of the wagon box was removed, and their own two spring-seats, plus another borrowed one, were taken along for the sake of the additional comfort they afforded.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After eating a substantial breakfast, they all set off to find their land.
soarverbUS /sɔːr/
rise rapidly
From this reading The cool, clear brilliance of the atmosphere; the stimulating early morning breeze; the entire absence of conventional restraint; the prospect of viewing their very own piece of land, all caused their spirits to soar with joy and hope.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The cool, clear brilliance of the atmosphere; the stimulating early morning breeze; the entire absence of conventional restraint; the prospect of viewing their very own piece of land, all caused their spirits to soar with joy and hope.
spring-seats
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The top section of the wagon box was removed, and their own two spring-seats, plus another borrowed one, were taken along for the sake of the additional comfort they afforded.
stimulatingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ/
rousing or quickening activity or the senses
From this reading The cool, clear brilliance of the atmosphere; the stimulating early morning breeze; the entire absence of conventional restraint; the prospect of viewing their very own piece of land, all caused their spirits to soar with joy and hope.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading After eating a substantial breakfast, they all set off to find their land.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The top section of the wagon box was removed, and their own two spring-seats, plus another borrowed one, were taken along for the sake of the additional comfort they afforded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Wilderness--Planning for Next Year_ Next morning Sam roused the Traileys early.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After eating a substantial breakfast, they all set off to find their land.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After eating a substantial breakfast, they all set off to find their land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After eating a substantial breakfast, they all set off to find their land.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The top section of the wagon box was removed, and their own two spring-seats, plus another borrowed one, were taken along for the sake of the additional comfort they afforded.
Traileys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Wilderness--Planning for Next Year_ Next morning Sam roused the Traileys early.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The top section of the wagon box was removed, and their own two spring-seats, plus another borrowed one, were taken along for the sake of the additional comfort they afforded.
precisely as stated
From this reading The cool, clear brilliance of the atmosphere; the stimulating early morning breeze; the entire absence of conventional restraint; the prospect of viewing their very own piece of land, all caused their spirits to soar with joy and hope.
viewingnounUS /ˈvjuːɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The cool, clear brilliance of the atmosphere; the stimulating early morning breeze; the entire absence of conventional restraint; the prospect of viewing their very own piece of land, all caused their spirits to soar with joy and hope.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The top section of the wagon box was removed, and their own two spring-seats, plus another borrowed one, were taken along for the sake of the additional comfort they afforded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The top section of the wagon box was removed, and their own two spring-seats, plus another borrowed one, were taken along for the sake of the additional comfort they afforded.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather was perfect.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The top section of the wagon box was removed, and their own two spring-seats, plus another borrowed one, were taken along for the sake of the additional comfort they afforded.
WildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading _Wilderness--Planning for Next Year_ Next morning Sam roused the Traileys early.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The cool, clear brilliance of the atmosphere; the stimulating early morning breeze; the entire absence of conventional restraint; the prospect of viewing their very own piece of land, all caused their spirits to soar with joy and hope.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading _Wilderness--Planning for Next Year_ Next morning Sam roused the Traileys early.
