used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our fellows all ate supper at our house that night, and a happier party than that which sat at our table was never seen anywhere.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Mark was the hero of the evening, and after he had entertained us with a glowing description of his adventure with the Indians, we related to him the exciting and amusing incidents that had happened during our deer hunt.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mark was the hero of the evening, and after he had entertained us with a glowing description of his adventure with the Indians, we related to him the exciting and amusing incidents that had happened during our deer hunt.
(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 Our fellows all ate supper at our house that night, and a happier party than that which sat at our table was never seen anywhere.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading We intended to go back to school in the spring, and as we were too ambitious to fall behind our classes, we made it a point to devote a portion of each day to good hard study.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Mark was the hero of the evening, and after he had entertained us with a glowing description of his adventure with the Indians, we related to him the exciting and amusing incidents that had happened during our deer hunt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our fellows all ate supper at our house that night, and a happier party than that which sat at our table was never seen anywhere.
at or in or to any place
From this reading Our fellows all ate supper at our house that night, and a happier party than that which sat at our table was never seen anywhere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We intended to go back to school in the spring, and as we were too ambitious to fall behind our classes, we made it a point to devote a portion of each day to good hard study.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Our fellows all ate supper at our house that night, and a happier party than that which sat at our table was never seen anywhere.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading Our fellows all ate supper at our house that night, and a happier party than that which sat at our table was never seen anywhere.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading We intended to go back to school in the spring, and as we were too ambitious to fall behind our classes, we made it a point to devote a portion of each day to good hard study.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I picked up my philosophy; while Mark settled into a comfortable position in his easy-chair, thrust his slippered feet out toward the fire, and soon became deeply interested in a problem in quadratic equations.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading We intended to go back to school in the spring, and as we were too ambitious to fall behind our classes, we made it a point to devote a portion of each day to good hard study.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Duke, Herbert and Sandy started for home shortly after dark, and Mark and I went up to headquarters and prepared to pass the evening with our books.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading We intended to go back to school in the spring, and as we were too ambitious to fall behind our classes, we made it a point to devote a portion of each day to good hard study.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading I picked up my philosophy; while Mark settled into a comfortable position in his easy-chair, thrust his slippered feet out toward the fire, and soon became deeply interested in a problem in quadratic equations.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Duke, Herbert and Sandy started for home shortly after dark, and Mark and I went up to headquarters and prepared to pass the evening with our books.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We intended to go back to school in the spring, and as we were too ambitious to fall behind our classes, we made it a point to devote a portion of each day to good hard study.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading I picked up my philosophy; while Mark settled into a comfortable position in his easy-chair, thrust his slippered feet out toward the fire, and soon became deeply interested in a problem in quadratic equations.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading Mark was the hero of the evening, and after he had entertained us with a glowing description of his adventure with the Indians, we related to him the exciting and amusing incidents that had happened during our deer hunt.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Mark was the hero of the evening, and after he had entertained us with a glowing description of his adventure with the Indians, we related to him the exciting and amusing incidents that had happened during our deer hunt.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading We intended to go back to school in the spring, and as we were too ambitious to fall behind our classes, we made it a point to devote a portion of each day to good hard study.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Duke, Herbert and Sandy started for home shortly after dark, and Mark and I went up to headquarters and prepared to pass the evening with our books.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Mark was the hero of the evening, and after he had entertained us with a glowing description of his adventure with the Indians, we related to him the exciting and amusing incidents that had happened during our deer hunt.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading We intended to go back to school in the spring, and as we were too ambitious to fall behind our classes, we made it a point to devote a portion of each day to good hard study.
easy-chair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I picked up my philosophy; while Mark settled into a comfortable position in his easy-chair, thrust his slippered feet out toward the fire, and soon became deeply interested in a problem in quadratic equations.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Mark was the hero of the evening, and after he had entertained us with a glowing description of his adventure with the Indians, we related to him the exciting and amusing incidents that had happened during our deer hunt.
equationsnounUS /ɪˈkweɪʒənz/
plural of “equation” — a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
From this reading I picked up my philosophy; while Mark settled into a comfortable position in his easy-chair, thrust his slippered feet out toward the fire, and soon became deeply interested in a problem in quadratic equations.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Mark was the hero of the evening, and after he had entertained us with a glowing description of his adventure with the Indians, we related to him the exciting and amusing incidents that had happened during our deer hunt.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Mark was the hero of the evening, and after he had entertained us with a glowing description of his adventure with the Indians, we related to him the exciting and amusing incidents that had happened during our deer hunt.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading We intended to go back to school in the spring, and as we were too ambitious to fall behind our classes, we made it a point to devote a portion of each day to good hard study.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I picked up my philosophy; while Mark settled into a comfortable position in his easy-chair, thrust his slippered feet out toward the fire, and soon became deeply interested in a problem in quadratic equations.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Our fellows all ate supper at our house that night, and a happier party than that which sat at our table was never seen anywhere.
start firing a weapon
From this reading I picked up my philosophy; while Mark settled into a comfortable position in his easy-chair, thrust his slippered feet out toward the fire, and soon became deeply interested in a problem in quadratic equations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Duke, Herbert and Sandy started for home shortly after dark, and Mark and I went up to headquarters and prepared to pass the evening with our books.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Mark was the hero of the evening, and after he had entertained us with a glowing description of his adventure with the Indians, we related to him the exciting and amusing incidents that had happened during our deer hunt.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We intended to go back to school in the spring, and as we were too ambitious to fall behind our classes, we made it a point to devote a portion of each day to good hard study.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading We intended to go back to school in the spring, and as we were too ambitious to fall behind our classes, we made it a point to devote a portion of each day to good hard study.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mark was the hero of the evening, and after he had entertained us with a glowing description of his adventure with the Indians, we related to him the exciting and amusing incidents that had happened during our deer hunt.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Mark was the hero of the evening, and after he had entertained us with a glowing description of his adventure with the Indians, we related to him the exciting and amusing incidents that had happened during our deer hunt.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Our fellows all ate supper at our house that night, and a happier party than that which sat at our table was never seen anywhere.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading We intended to go back to school in the spring, and as we were too ambitious to fall behind our classes, we made it a point to devote a portion of each day to good hard study.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mark was the hero of the evening, and after he had entertained us with a glowing description of his adventure with the Indians, we related to him the exciting and amusing incidents that had happened during our deer hunt.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading Duke, Herbert and Sandy started for home shortly after dark, and Mark and I went up to headquarters and prepared to pass the evening with our books.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Duke, Herbert and Sandy started for home shortly after dark, and Mark and I went up to headquarters and prepared to pass the evening with our books.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Mark was the hero of the evening, and after he had entertained us with a glowing description of his adventure with the Indians, we related to him the exciting and amusing incidents that had happened during our deer hunt.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mark was the hero of the evening, and after he had entertained us with a glowing description of his adventure with the Indians, we related to him the exciting and amusing incidents that had happened during our deer hunt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mark was the hero of the evening, and after he had entertained us with a glowing description of his adventure with the Indians, we related to him the exciting and amusing incidents that had happened during our deer hunt.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Duke, Herbert and Sandy started for home shortly after dark, and Mark and I went up to headquarters and prepared to pass the evening with our books.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Our fellows all ate supper at our house that night, and a happier party than that which sat at our table was never seen anywhere.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Mark was the hero of the evening, and after he had entertained us with a glowing description of his adventure with the Indians, we related to him the exciting and amusing incidents that had happened during our deer hunt.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Duke, Herbert and Sandy started for home shortly after dark, and Mark and I went up to headquarters and prepared to pass the evening with our books.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We intended to go back to school in the spring, and as we were too ambitious to fall behind our classes, we made it a point to devote a portion of each day to good hard study.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Mark was the hero of the evening, and after he had entertained us with a glowing description of his adventure with the Indians, we related to him the exciting and amusing incidents that had happened during our deer hunt.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Mark was the hero of the evening, and after he had entertained us with a glowing description of his adventure with the Indians, we related to him the exciting and amusing incidents that had happened during our deer hunt.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading We intended to go back to school in the spring, and as we were too ambitious to fall behind our classes, we made it a point to devote a portion of each day to good hard study.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I picked up my philosophy; while Mark settled into a comfortable position in his easy-chair, thrust his slippered feet out toward the fire, and soon became deeply interested in a problem in quadratic equations.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I picked up my philosophy; while Mark settled into a comfortable position in his easy-chair, thrust his slippered feet out toward the fire, and soon became deeply interested in a problem in quadratic equations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We intended to go back to school in the spring, and as we were too ambitious to fall behind our classes, we made it a point to devote a portion of each day to good hard study.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We intended to go back to school in the spring, and as we were too ambitious to fall behind our classes, we made it a point to devote a portion of each day to good hard study.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Mark was the hero of the evening, and after he had entertained us with a glowing description of his adventure with the Indians, we related to him the exciting and amusing incidents that had happened during our deer hunt.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I picked up my philosophy; while Mark settled into a comfortable position in his easy-chair, thrust his slippered feet out toward the fire, and soon became deeply interested in a problem in quadratic equations.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Our fellows all ate supper at our house that night, and a happier party than that which sat at our table was never seen anywhere.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Our fellows all ate supper at our house that night, and a happier party than that which sat at our table was never seen anywhere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mark was the hero of the evening, and after he had entertained us with a glowing description of his adventure with the Indians, we related to him the exciting and amusing incidents that had happened during our deer hunt.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our fellows all ate supper at our house that night, and a happier party than that which sat at our table was never seen anywhere.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I picked up my philosophy; while Mark settled into a comfortable position in his easy-chair, thrust his slippered feet out toward the fire, and soon became deeply interested in a problem in quadratic equations.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Our fellows all ate supper at our house that night, and a happier party than that which sat at our table was never seen anywhere.
go across or through
From this reading Duke, Herbert and Sandy started for home shortly after dark, and Mark and I went up to headquarters and prepared to pass the evening with our books.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading I picked up my philosophy; while Mark settled into a comfortable position in his easy-chair, thrust his slippered feet out toward the fire, and soon became deeply interested in a problem in quadratic equations.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading I picked up my philosophy; while Mark settled into a comfortable position in his easy-chair, thrust his slippered feet out toward the fire, and soon became deeply interested in a problem in quadratic equations.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading We intended to go back to school in the spring, and as we were too ambitious to fall behind our classes, we made it a point to devote a portion of each day to good hard study.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading We intended to go back to school in the spring, and as we were too ambitious to fall behind our classes, we made it a point to devote a portion of each day to good hard study.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading I picked up my philosophy; while Mark settled into a comfortable position in his easy-chair, thrust his slippered feet out toward the fire, and soon became deeply interested in a problem in quadratic equations.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Duke, Herbert and Sandy started for home shortly after dark, and Mark and I went up to headquarters and prepared to pass the evening with our books.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading I picked up my philosophy; while Mark settled into a comfortable position in his easy-chair, thrust his slippered feet out toward the fire, and soon became deeply interested in a problem in quadratic equations.
quadraticnounUS /kwɑːˈdrɑːtɪk/
an equation in which the highest power of an unknown quantity is a square
From this reading I picked up my philosophy; while Mark settled into a comfortable position in his easy-chair, thrust his slippered feet out toward the fire, and soon became deeply interested in a problem in quadratic equations.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Mark was the hero of the evening, and after he had entertained us with a glowing description of his adventure with the Indians, we related to him the exciting and amusing incidents that had happened during our deer hunt.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Duke, Herbert and Sandy started for home shortly after dark, and Mark and I went up to headquarters and prepared to pass the evening with our books.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Our fellows all ate supper at our house that night, and a happier party than that which sat at our table was never seen anywhere.
an educational institution
From this reading We intended to go back to school in the spring, and as we were too ambitious to fall behind our classes, we made it a point to devote a portion of each day to good hard study.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Our fellows all ate supper at our house that night, and a happier party than that which sat at our table was never seen anywhere.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading I picked up my philosophy; while Mark settled into a comfortable position in his easy-chair, thrust his slippered feet out toward the fire, and soon became deeply interested in a problem in quadratic equations.
for a short time
From this reading Duke, Herbert and Sandy started for home shortly after dark, and Mark and I went up to headquarters and prepared to pass the evening with our books.
slipperedadjective
shod with slippers
From this reading I picked up my philosophy; while Mark settled into a comfortable position in his easy-chair, thrust his slippered feet out toward the fire, and soon became deeply interested in a problem in quadratic equations.
in the near future
From this reading I picked up my philosophy; while Mark settled into a comfortable position in his easy-chair, thrust his slippered feet out toward the fire, and soon became deeply interested in a problem in quadratic equations.
the season of growth
From this reading We intended to go back to school in the spring, and as we were too ambitious to fall behind our classes, we made it a point to devote a portion of each day to good hard study.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Duke, Herbert and Sandy started for home shortly after dark, and Mark and I went up to headquarters and prepared to pass the evening with our books.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading We intended to go back to school in the spring, and as we were too ambitious to fall behind our classes, we made it a point to devote a portion of each day to good hard study.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Our fellows all ate supper at our house that night, and a happier party than that which sat at our table was never seen anywhere.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Our fellows all ate supper at our house that night, and a happier party than that which sat at our table was never seen anywhere.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Our fellows all ate supper at our house that night, and a happier party than that which sat at our table was never seen anywhere.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our fellows all ate supper at our house that night, and a happier party than that which sat at our table was never seen anywhere.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mark was the hero of the evening, and after he had entertained us with a glowing description of his adventure with the Indians, we related to him the exciting and amusing incidents that had happened during our deer hunt.
push forcefully
From this reading I picked up my philosophy; while Mark settled into a comfortable position in his easy-chair, thrust his slippered feet out toward the fire, and soon became deeply interested in a problem in quadratic equations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mark was the hero of the evening, and after he had entertained us with a glowing description of his adventure with the Indians, we related to him the exciting and amusing incidents that had happened during our deer hunt.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading We intended to go back to school in the spring, and as we were too ambitious to fall behind our classes, we made it a point to devote a portion of each day to good hard study.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading I picked up my philosophy; while Mark settled into a comfortable position in his easy-chair, thrust his slippered feet out toward the fire, and soon became deeply interested in a problem in quadratic equations.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Duke, Herbert and Sandy started for home shortly after dark, and Mark and I went up to headquarters and prepared to pass the evening with our books.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mark was the hero of the evening, and after he had entertained us with a glowing description of his adventure with the Indians, we related to him the exciting and amusing incidents that had happened during our deer hunt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our fellows all ate supper at our house that night, and a happier party than that which sat at our table was never seen anywhere.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Mark was the hero of the evening, and after he had entertained us with a glowing description of his adventure with the Indians, we related to him the exciting and amusing incidents that had happened during our deer hunt.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Duke, Herbert and Sandy started for home shortly after dark, and Mark and I went up to headquarters and prepared to pass the evening with our books.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We intended to go back to school in the spring, and as we were too ambitious to fall behind our classes, we made it a point to devote a portion of each day to good hard study.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Our fellows all ate supper at our house that night, and a happier party than that which sat at our table was never seen anywhere.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I picked up my philosophy; while Mark settled into a comfortable position in his easy-chair, thrust his slippered feet out toward the fire, and soon became deeply interested in a problem in quadratic equations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mark was the hero of the evening, and after he had entertained us with a glowing description of his adventure with the Indians, we related to him the exciting and amusing incidents that had happened during our deer hunt.
