used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AUWAE does not linger within the house, but follows a sound of talking and laughter in the grove behind the house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OUTDOOR KITCHEN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AUWAE does not linger within the house, but follows a sound of talking and laughter in the grove behind the house.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They, too, are weaving garlands, for they wish to decorate their husbands when they come home to dinner.
AUWAE
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From this reading AUWAE does not linger within the house, but follows a sound of talking and laughter in the grove behind the house.
Auwae's
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From this reading Auwae's mother is making her wreath of bright orange-coloured seeds taken from the fruit of the pandanus.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading AUWAE does not linger within the house, but follows a sound of talking and laughter in the grove behind the house.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Auwae's mother is making her wreath of bright orange-coloured seeds taken from the fruit of the pandanus.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AUWAE does not linger within the house, but follows a sound of talking and laughter in the grove behind the house.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They, too, are weaving garlands, for they wish to decorate their husbands when they come home to dinner.
decorateverbUS /ˈdekəreɪt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading They, too, are weaving garlands, for they wish to decorate their husbands when they come home to dinner.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading They, too, are weaving garlands, for they wish to decorate their husbands when they come home to dinner.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AUWAE does not linger within the house, but follows a sound of talking and laughter in the grove behind the house.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading There she finds her mother and grandmother, together with a number of the neighbouring women.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading AUWAE does not linger within the house, but follows a sound of talking and laughter in the grove behind the house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They, too, are weaving garlands, for they wish to decorate their husbands when they come home to dinner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Auwae's mother is making her wreath of bright orange-coloured seeds taken from the fruit of the pandanus.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Auwae's mother is making her wreath of bright orange-coloured seeds taken from the fruit of the pandanus.
garlands
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From this reading They, too, are weaving garlands, for they wish to decorate their husbands when they come home to dinner.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading There she finds her mother and grandmother, together with a number of the neighbouring women.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading AUWAE does not linger within the house, but follows a sound of talking and laughter in the grove behind the house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There she finds her mother and grandmother, together with a number of the neighbouring women.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading They, too, are weaving garlands, for they wish to decorate their husbands when they come home to dinner.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AUWAE does not linger within the house, but follows a sound of talking and laughter in the grove behind the house.
husbandsnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading They, too, are weaving garlands, for they wish to decorate their husbands when they come home to dinner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AUWAE does not linger within the house, but follows a sound of talking and laughter in the grove behind the house.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Auwae's mother is making her wreath of bright orange-coloured seeds taken from the fruit of the pandanus.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading AN OUTDOOR KITCHEN.
the sound of laughing
From this reading AUWAE does not linger within the house, but follows a sound of talking and laughter in the grove behind the house.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading AUWAE does not linger within the house, but follows a sound of talking and laughter in the grove behind the house.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Auwae's mother is making her wreath of bright orange-coloured seeds taken from the fruit of the pandanus.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading There she finds her mother and grandmother, together with a number of the neighbouring women.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading There she finds her mother and grandmother, together with a number of the neighbouring women.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AUWAE does not linger within the house, but follows a sound of talking and laughter in the grove behind the house.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There she finds her mother and grandmother, together with a number of the neighbouring women.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUWAE does not linger within the house, but follows a sound of talking and laughter in the grove behind the house.
orange-colouredadjective
having the color of ripe oranges
From this reading Auwae's mother is making her wreath of bright orange-coloured seeds taken from the fruit of the pandanus.
OUTDOORadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading AN OUTDOOR KITCHEN.
pandanusnounUS /pænˈdeɪnəs/
fiber from leaves of the pandanus tree; used for woven articles (such as mats)
From this reading Auwae's mother is making her wreath of bright orange-coloured seeds taken from the fruit of the pandanus.
seedsnounUS /siːdz/
plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit
From this reading Auwae's mother is making her wreath of bright orange-coloured seeds taken from the fruit of the pandanus.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There she finds her mother and grandmother, together with a number of the neighbouring women.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading AUWAE does not linger within the house, but follows a sound of talking and laughter in the grove behind the house.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Auwae's mother is making her wreath of bright orange-coloured seeds taken from the fruit of the pandanus.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading AUWAE does not linger within the house, but follows a sound of talking and laughter in the grove behind the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUWAE does not linger within the house, but follows a sound of talking and laughter in the grove behind the house.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They, too, are weaving garlands, for they wish to decorate their husbands when they come home to dinner.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There she finds her mother and grandmother, together with a number of the neighbouring women.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They, too, are weaving garlands, for they wish to decorate their husbands when they come home to dinner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They, too, are weaving garlands, for they wish to decorate their husbands when they come home to dinner.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading There she finds her mother and grandmother, together with a number of the neighbouring women.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They, too, are weaving garlands, for they wish to decorate their husbands when they come home to dinner.
weavingnounUS /ˈwiːvɪŋ/
creating fabric
From this reading They, too, are weaving garlands, for they wish to decorate their husbands when they come home to dinner.
at the time that
From this reading They, too, are weaving garlands, for they wish to decorate their husbands when they come home to dinner.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading They, too, are weaving garlands, for they wish to decorate their husbands when they come home to dinner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There she finds her mother and grandmother, together with a number of the neighbouring women.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading AUWAE does not linger within the house, but follows a sound of talking and laughter in the grove behind the house.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There she finds her mother and grandmother, together with a number of the neighbouring women.
wreathnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading Auwae's mother is making her wreath of bright orange-coloured seeds taken from the fruit of the pandanus.
