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From this reading It is chiefly noticeable in the autumn when the apples are falling from the leaves._"--LITTLE JIM, aged 10.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading It is chiefly noticeable in the autumn when the apples are falling from the leaves._"--LITTLE JIM, aged 10.
(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 "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading It is chiefly noticeable in the autumn when the apples are falling from the leaves._"--LITTLE JIM, aged 10.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is chiefly noticeable in the autumn when the apples are falling from the leaves._"--LITTLE JIM, aged 10.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Sodom and Gomorrah_ have been described as _the two most famous volcanoes in the world_; and the Nile has been mentioned as _rising in Mungo Park_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LITTLE SCIENTISTS AT SEA.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading It is chiefly noticeable in the autumn when the apples are falling from the leaves._"--LITTLE JIM, aged 10.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Sodom and Gomorrah_ have been described as _the two most famous volcanoes in the world_; and the Nile has been mentioned as _rising in Mungo Park_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "_Gravity was discovered by Isaac Walton.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading It is chiefly noticeable in the autumn when the apples are falling from the leaves._"--LITTLE JIM, aged 10.
counterpartnounUS /ˈkaʊntərpɑːrt/
a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading _Sodom and Gomorrah_ have been described as _the two most famous volcanoes in the world_; and the Nile has been mentioned as _rising in Mungo Park_.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "_Gravity was discovered by Isaac Walton.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
one or the other of two
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading It is chiefly noticeable in the autumn when the apples are falling from the leaves._"--LITTLE JIM, aged 10.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading _Sodom and Gomorrah_ have been described as _the two most famous volcanoes in the world_; and the Nile has been mentioned as _rising in Mungo Park_.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is chiefly noticeable in the autumn when the apples are falling from the leaves._"--LITTLE JIM, aged 10.
geographernounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfər/
an expert on geography
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
geographicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to the science of geography
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
GomorrahnounUS /ɡəˈmɔːrə/
(Old Testament) an ancient city near the Dead Sea that (along with Sodom) was destroyed by God for the vice and depravity of its inhabitants
From this reading _Sodom and Gomorrah_ have been described as _the two most famous volcanoes in the world_; and the Nile has been mentioned as _rising in Mungo Park_.
GravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading "_Gravity was discovered by Isaac Walton.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Sodom and Gomorrah_ have been described as _the two most famous volcanoes in the world_; and the Nile has been mentioned as _rising in Mungo Park_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Sodom and Gomorrah_ have been described as _the two most famous volcanoes in the world_; and the Nile has been mentioned as _rising in Mungo Park_.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is chiefly noticeable in the autumn when the apples are falling from the leaves._"--LITTLE JIM, aged 10.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is chiefly noticeable in the autumn when the apples are falling from the leaves._"--LITTLE JIM, aged 10.
IsaacnounUS /ˈaɪzək/
(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
From this reading "_Gravity was discovered by Isaac Walton.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is chiefly noticeable in the autumn when the apples are falling from the leaves._"--LITTLE JIM, aged 10.
JIM
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is chiefly noticeable in the autumn when the apples are falling from the leaves._"--LITTLE JIM, aged 10.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading It is chiefly noticeable in the autumn when the apples are falling from the leaves._"--LITTLE JIM, aged 10.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LITTLE SCIENTISTS AT SEA.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading _Sodom and Gomorrah_ have been described as _the two most famous volcanoes in the world_; and the Nile has been mentioned as _rising in Mungo Park_.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _Sodom and Gomorrah_ have been described as _the two most famous volcanoes in the world_; and the Nile has been mentioned as _rising in Mungo Park_.
Mungo
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From this reading _Sodom and Gomorrah_ have been described as _the two most famous volcanoes in the world_; and the Nile has been mentioned as _rising in Mungo Park_.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
NilenounUS /naɪl/
the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization
From this reading _Sodom and Gomorrah_ have been described as _the two most famous volcanoes in the world_; and the Nile has been mentioned as _rising in Mungo Park_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading It is chiefly noticeable in the autumn when the apples are falling from the leaves._"--LITTLE JIM, aged 10.
obfuscationnounUS /ˌɑːbfəˈskeɪʃən/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading _Sodom and Gomorrah_ have been described as _the two most famous volcanoes in the world_; and the Nile has been mentioned as _rising in Mungo Park_.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading _Sodom and Gomorrah_ have been described as _the two most famous volcanoes in the world_; and the Nile has been mentioned as _rising in Mungo Park_.
SCIENTISTSnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading LITTLE SCIENTISTS AT SEA.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading LITTLE SCIENTISTS AT SEA.
SodomnounUS /ˈsɔːdəm/
any location known for vice and corruption
From this reading _Sodom and Gomorrah_ have been described as _the two most famous volcanoes in the world_; and the Nile has been mentioned as _rising in Mungo Park_.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is chiefly noticeable in the autumn when the apples are falling from the leaves._"--LITTLE JIM, aged 10.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Sodom and Gomorrah_ have been described as _the two most famous volcanoes in the world_; and the Nile has been mentioned as _rising in Mungo Park_.
volcanoesnounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊz/
plural of “volcano” — a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading _Sodom and Gomorrah_ have been described as _the two most famous volcanoes in the world_; and the Nile has been mentioned as _rising in Mungo Park_.
WaltonnounUS /ˈwɔːltən/
English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading "_Gravity was discovered by Isaac Walton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_Gravity was discovered by Isaac Walton.
at the time that
From this reading It is chiefly noticeable in the autumn when the apples are falling from the leaves._"--LITTLE JIM, aged 10.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _Sodom and Gomorrah_ have been described as _the two most famous volcanoes in the world_; and the Nile has been mentioned as _rising in Mungo Park_.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "_If the earth did not revolt it would be either all equal days or all equal nights_," is the deliberate judgment of one young geographer; and the state of mental obfuscation here discovered finds a counterpart in many geographical answers given in the earlier days.
