used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FUGITIVES At the time when our story begins, Shaggycoat was a two-year-old beaver, fleeing with his grandfather from he knew not what.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Then when they were hungry, the bulbs of the lily and a cluster of wild hops made a dinner that would make a beaver's mouth water; with perhaps some spicy bark added as a relish.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading When Shaggycoat thought of the old days and his family, he could remember warm summer afternoons upon clean sand banks, where he and his brothers and sisters frolicked together.
(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 Then there were such delightful swims in the deep lake, where they played water-tag, and all sorts of games, diving and plunging and swimming straight away, not to mention deep plunges to the bottom of the lake where they vied with one another in staying down.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Shaggycoat thought of the old days and his family, he could remember warm summer afternoons upon clean sand banks, where he and his brothers and sisters frolicked together.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Then there were such delightful swims in the deep lake, where they played water-tag, and all sorts of games, diving and plunging and swimming straight away, not to mention deep plunges to the bottom of the lake where they vied with one another in staying down.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then when they were hungry, the bulbs of the lily and a cluster of wild hops made a dinner that would make a beaver's mouth water; with perhaps some spicy bark added as a relish.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FUGITIVES At the time when our story begins, Shaggycoat was a two-year-old beaver, fleeing with his grandfather from he knew not what.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then there were such delightful swims in the deep lake, where they played water-tag, and all sorts of games, diving and plunging and swimming straight away, not to mention deep plunges to the bottom of the lake where they vied with one another in staying down.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading When Shaggycoat thought of the old days and his family, he could remember warm summer afternoons upon clean sand banks, where he and his brothers and sisters frolicked together.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading Then when they were hungry, the bulbs of the lily and a cluster of wild hops made a dinner that would make a beaver's mouth water; with perhaps some spicy bark added as a relish.
beavernounUS /ˈbiːvər/
the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading FUGITIVES At the time when our story begins, Shaggycoat was a two-year-old beaver, fleeing with his grandfather from he knew not what.
beaver's
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From this reading Then when they were hungry, the bulbs of the lily and a cluster of wild hops made a dinner that would make a beaver's mouth water; with perhaps some spicy bark added as a relish.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had been so happy in the woodland lake, which was their home before the terrible intrusion, that the whole matter seemed more like a hideous dream than a reality.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They had been so happy in the woodland lake, which was their home before the terrible intrusion, that the whole matter seemed more like a hideous dream than a reality.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading FUGITIVES At the time when our story begins, Shaggycoat was a two-year-old beaver, fleeing with his grandfather from he knew not what.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Then there were such delightful swims in the deep lake, where they played water-tag, and all sorts of games, diving and plunging and swimming straight away, not to mention deep plunges to the bottom of the lake where they vied with one another in staying down.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading When Shaggycoat thought of the old days and his family, he could remember warm summer afternoons upon clean sand banks, where he and his brothers and sisters frolicked together.
bulbsnounUS /bʌlbz/
plural of “bulb” — a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure
From this reading Then when they were hungry, the bulbs of the lily and a cluster of wild hops made a dinner that would make a beaver's mouth water; with perhaps some spicy bark added as a relish.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading When Shaggycoat thought of the old days and his family, he could remember warm summer afternoons upon clean sand banks, where he and his brothers and sisters frolicked together.
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
From this reading Then when they were hungry, the bulbs of the lily and a cluster of wild hops made a dinner that would make a beaver's mouth water; with perhaps some spicy bark added as a relish.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When Shaggycoat thought of the old days and his family, he could remember warm summer afternoons upon clean sand banks, where he and his brothers and sisters frolicked together.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading When Shaggycoat thought of the old days and his family, he could remember warm summer afternoons upon clean sand banks, where he and his brothers and sisters frolicked together.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Then there were such delightful swims in the deep lake, where they played water-tag, and all sorts of games, diving and plunging and swimming straight away, not to mention deep plunges to the bottom of the lake where they vied with one another in staying down.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Then there were such delightful swims in the deep lake, where they played water-tag, and all sorts of games, diving and plunging and swimming straight away, not to mention deep plunges to the bottom of the lake where they vied with one another in staying down.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Then when they were hungry, the bulbs of the lily and a cluster of wild hops made a dinner that would make a beaver's mouth water; with perhaps some spicy bark added as a relish.
divingnounUS /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/
an athletic competition that involves diving into water
From this reading Then there were such delightful swims in the deep lake, where they played water-tag, and all sorts of games, diving and plunging and swimming straight away, not to mention deep plunges to the bottom of the lake where they vied with one another in staying down.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then there were such delightful swims in the deep lake, where they played water-tag, and all sorts of games, diving and plunging and swimming straight away, not to mention deep plunges to the bottom of the lake where they vied with one another in staying down.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading They had been so happy in the woodland lake, which was their home before the terrible intrusion, that the whole matter seemed more like a hideous dream than a reality.
a social unit living together
From this reading When Shaggycoat thought of the old days and his family, he could remember warm summer afternoons upon clean sand banks, where he and his brothers and sisters frolicked together.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading FUGITIVES At the time when our story begins, Shaggycoat was a two-year-old beaver, fleeing with his grandfather from he knew not what.
frolicked
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From this reading When Shaggycoat thought of the old days and his family, he could remember warm summer afternoons upon clean sand banks, where he and his brothers and sisters frolicked together.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FUGITIVES At the time when our story begins, Shaggycoat was a two-year-old beaver, fleeing with his grandfather from he knew not what.
FUGITIVESnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading FUGITIVES At the time when our story begins, Shaggycoat was a two-year-old beaver, fleeing with his grandfather from he knew not what.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Then there were such delightful swims in the deep lake, where they played water-tag, and all sorts of games, diving and plunging and swimming straight away, not to mention deep plunges to the bottom of the lake where they vied with one another in staying down.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading FUGITIVES At the time when our story begins, Shaggycoat was a two-year-old beaver, fleeing with his grandfather from he knew not what.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had been so happy in the woodland lake, which was their home before the terrible intrusion, that the whole matter seemed more like a hideous dream than a reality.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading They had been so happy in the woodland lake, which was their home before the terrible intrusion, that the whole matter seemed more like a hideous dream than a reality.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FUGITIVES At the time when our story begins, Shaggycoat was a two-year-old beaver, fleeing with his grandfather from he knew not what.
hideousadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdiəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading They had been so happy in the woodland lake, which was their home before the terrible intrusion, that the whole matter seemed more like a hideous dream than a reality.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FUGITIVES At the time when our story begins, Shaggycoat was a two-year-old beaver, fleeing with his grandfather from he knew not what.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading They had been so happy in the woodland lake, which was their home before the terrible intrusion, that the whole matter seemed more like a hideous dream than a reality.
hopsnounUS /hɑːps/
twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer
From this reading Then when they were hungry, the bulbs of the lily and a cluster of wild hops made a dinner that would make a beaver's mouth water; with perhaps some spicy bark added as a relish.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading Then when they were hungry, the bulbs of the lily and a cluster of wild hops made a dinner that would make a beaver's mouth water; with perhaps some spicy bark added as a relish.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They had been so happy in the woodland lake, which was their home before the terrible intrusion, that the whole matter seemed more like a hideous dream than a reality.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading They had been so happy in the woodland lake, which was their home before the terrible intrusion, that the whole matter seemed more like a hideous dream than a reality.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading FUGITIVES At the time when our story begins, Shaggycoat was a two-year-old beaver, fleeing with his grandfather from he knew not what.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading They had been so happy in the woodland lake, which was their home before the terrible intrusion, that the whole matter seemed more like a hideous dream than a reality.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They had been so happy in the woodland lake, which was their home before the terrible intrusion, that the whole matter seemed more like a hideous dream than a reality.
lilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading Then when they were hungry, the bulbs of the lily and a cluster of wild hops made a dinner that would make a beaver's mouth water; with perhaps some spicy bark added as a relish.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Then when they were hungry, the bulbs of the lily and a cluster of wild hops made a dinner that would make a beaver's mouth water; with perhaps some spicy bark added as a relish.
engage in
From this reading Then when they were hungry, the bulbs of the lily and a cluster of wild hops made a dinner that would make a beaver's mouth water; with perhaps some spicy bark added as a relish.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading They had been so happy in the woodland lake, which was their home before the terrible intrusion, that the whole matter seemed more like a hideous dream than a reality.
make reference to
From this reading Then there were such delightful swims in the deep lake, where they played water-tag, and all sorts of games, diving and plunging and swimming straight away, not to mention deep plunges to the bottom of the lake where they vied with one another in staying down.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They had been so happy in the woodland lake, which was their home before the terrible intrusion, that the whole matter seemed more like a hideous dream than a reality.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Then when they were hungry, the bulbs of the lily and a cluster of wild hops made a dinner that would make a beaver's mouth water; with perhaps some spicy bark added as a relish.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FUGITIVES At the time when our story begins, Shaggycoat was a two-year-old beaver, fleeing with his grandfather from he knew not what.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Shaggycoat thought of the old days and his family, he could remember warm summer afternoons upon clean sand banks, where he and his brothers and sisters frolicked together.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When Shaggycoat thought of the old days and his family, he could remember warm summer afternoons upon clean sand banks, where he and his brothers and sisters frolicked together.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then there were such delightful swims in the deep lake, where they played water-tag, and all sorts of games, diving and plunging and swimming straight away, not to mention deep plunges to the bottom of the lake where they vied with one another in staying down.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading FUGITIVES At the time when our story begins, Shaggycoat was a two-year-old beaver, fleeing with his grandfather from he knew not what.
by chance
From this reading Then when they were hungry, the bulbs of the lily and a cluster of wild hops made a dinner that would make a beaver's mouth water; with perhaps some spicy bark added as a relish.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Then there were such delightful swims in the deep lake, where they played water-tag, and all sorts of games, diving and plunging and swimming straight away, not to mention deep plunges to the bottom of the lake where they vied with one another in staying down.
plungesnounUS /ˈplʌndʒɪz/
plural of “plunge” — a brief swim in water
From this reading Then there were such delightful swims in the deep lake, where they played water-tag, and all sorts of games, diving and plunging and swimming straight away, not to mention deep plunges to the bottom of the lake where they vied with one another in staying down.
plungingverbUS /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Then there were such delightful swims in the deep lake, where they played water-tag, and all sorts of games, diving and plunging and swimming straight away, not to mention deep plunges to the bottom of the lake where they vied with one another in staying down.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading They had been so happy in the woodland lake, which was their home before the terrible intrusion, that the whole matter seemed more like a hideous dream than a reality.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading Then when they were hungry, the bulbs of the lily and a cluster of wild hops made a dinner that would make a beaver's mouth water; with perhaps some spicy bark added as a relish.
To recall to mind.
From this reading When Shaggycoat thought of the old days and his family, he could remember warm summer afternoons upon clean sand banks, where he and his brothers and sisters frolicked together.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading When Shaggycoat thought of the old days and his family, he could remember warm summer afternoons upon clean sand banks, where he and his brothers and sisters frolicked together.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They had been so happy in the woodland lake, which was their home before the terrible intrusion, that the whole matter seemed more like a hideous dream than a reality.
Shaggycoat
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From this reading FUGITIVES At the time when our story begins, Shaggycoat was a two-year-old beaver, fleeing with his grandfather from he knew not what.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading When Shaggycoat thought of the old days and his family, he could remember warm summer afternoons upon clean sand banks, where he and his brothers and sisters frolicked together.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They had been so happy in the woodland lake, which was their home before the terrible intrusion, that the whole matter seemed more like a hideous dream than a reality.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then when they were hungry, the bulbs of the lily and a cluster of wild hops made a dinner that would make a beaver's mouth water; with perhaps some spicy bark added as a relish.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Then there were such delightful swims in the deep lake, where they played water-tag, and all sorts of games, diving and plunging and swimming straight away, not to mention deep plunges to the bottom of the lake where they vied with one another in staying down.
spicyadjectiveUS /ˈspaɪsi/
producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves
From this reading Then when they were hungry, the bulbs of the lily and a cluster of wild hops made a dinner that would make a beaver's mouth water; with perhaps some spicy bark added as a relish.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Then there were such delightful swims in the deep lake, where they played water-tag, and all sorts of games, diving and plunging and swimming straight away, not to mention deep plunges to the bottom of the lake where they vied with one another in staying down.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading FUGITIVES At the time when our story begins, Shaggycoat was a two-year-old beaver, fleeing with his grandfather from he knew not what.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Then there were such delightful swims in the deep lake, where they played water-tag, and all sorts of games, diving and plunging and swimming straight away, not to mention deep plunges to the bottom of the lake where they vied with one another in staying down.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Then there were such delightful swims in the deep lake, where they played water-tag, and all sorts of games, diving and plunging and swimming straight away, not to mention deep plunges to the bottom of the lake where they vied with one another in staying down.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading When Shaggycoat thought of the old days and his family, he could remember warm summer afternoons upon clean sand banks, where he and his brothers and sisters frolicked together.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading Then there were such delightful swims in the deep lake, where they played water-tag, and all sorts of games, diving and plunging and swimming straight away, not to mention deep plunges to the bottom of the lake where they vied with one another in staying down.
swimsnounUS /swɪmz/
plural of “swim” — the act of swimming
From this reading Then there were such delightful swims in the deep lake, where they played water-tag, and all sorts of games, diving and plunging and swimming straight away, not to mention deep plunges to the bottom of the lake where they vied with one another in staying down.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading They had been so happy in the woodland lake, which was their home before the terrible intrusion, that the whole matter seemed more like a hideous dream than a reality.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They had been so happy in the woodland lake, which was their home before the terrible intrusion, that the whole matter seemed more like a hideous dream than a reality.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had been so happy in the woodland lake, which was their home before the terrible intrusion, that the whole matter seemed more like a hideous dream than a reality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FUGITIVES At the time when our story begins, Shaggycoat was a two-year-old beaver, fleeing with his grandfather from he knew not what.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had been so happy in the woodland lake, which was their home before the terrible intrusion, that the whole matter seemed more like a hideous dream than a reality.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then there were such delightful swims in the deep lake, where they played water-tag, and all sorts of games, diving and plunging and swimming straight away, not to mention deep plunges to the bottom of the lake where they vied with one another in staying down.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then there were such delightful swims in the deep lake, where they played water-tag, and all sorts of games, diving and plunging and swimming straight away, not to mention deep plunges to the bottom of the lake where they vied with one another in staying down.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had been so happy in the woodland lake, which was their home before the terrible intrusion, that the whole matter seemed more like a hideous dream than a reality.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When Shaggycoat thought of the old days and his family, he could remember warm summer afternoons upon clean sand banks, where he and his brothers and sisters frolicked together.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading FUGITIVES At the time when our story begins, Shaggycoat was a two-year-old beaver, fleeing with his grandfather from he knew not what.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then there were such delightful swims in the deep lake, where they played water-tag, and all sorts of games, diving and plunging and swimming straight away, not to mention deep plunges to the bottom of the lake where they vied with one another in staying down.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading When Shaggycoat thought of the old days and his family, he could remember warm summer afternoons upon clean sand banks, where he and his brothers and sisters frolicked together.
two-year-oldadjective
two years of age
From this reading FUGITIVES At the time when our story begins, Shaggycoat was a two-year-old beaver, fleeing with his grandfather from he knew not what.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When Shaggycoat thought of the old days and his family, he could remember warm summer afternoons upon clean sand banks, where he and his brothers and sisters frolicked together.
viedverbUS /vaɪd/
past form of “vie” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading Then there were such delightful swims in the deep lake, where they played water-tag, and all sorts of games, diving and plunging and swimming straight away, not to mention deep plunges to the bottom of the lake where they vied with one another in staying down.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading When Shaggycoat thought of the old days and his family, he could remember warm summer afternoons upon clean sand banks, where he and his brothers and sisters frolicked together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FUGITIVES At the time when our story begins, Shaggycoat was a two-year-old beaver, fleeing with his grandfather from he knew not what.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Then when they were hungry, the bulbs of the lily and a cluster of wild hops made a dinner that would make a beaver's mouth water; with perhaps some spicy bark added as a relish.
water-tag
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From this reading Then there were such delightful swims in the deep lake, where they played water-tag, and all sorts of games, diving and plunging and swimming straight away, not to mention deep plunges to the bottom of the lake where they vied with one another in staying down.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then there were such delightful swims in the deep lake, where they played water-tag, and all sorts of games, diving and plunging and swimming straight away, not to mention deep plunges to the bottom of the lake where they vied with one another in staying down.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading FUGITIVES At the time when our story begins, Shaggycoat was a two-year-old beaver, fleeing with his grandfather from he knew not what.
at the time that
From this reading FUGITIVES At the time when our story begins, Shaggycoat was a two-year-old beaver, fleeing with his grandfather from he knew not what.
in or at the place that
From this reading When Shaggycoat thought of the old days and his family, he could remember warm summer afternoons upon clean sand banks, where he and his brothers and sisters frolicked together.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They had been so happy in the woodland lake, which was their home before the terrible intrusion, that the whole matter seemed more like a hideous dream than a reality.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading They had been so happy in the woodland lake, which was their home before the terrible intrusion, that the whole matter seemed more like a hideous dream than a reality.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Then when they were hungry, the bulbs of the lily and a cluster of wild hops made a dinner that would make a beaver's mouth water; with perhaps some spicy bark added as a relish.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FUGITIVES At the time when our story begins, Shaggycoat was a two-year-old beaver, fleeing with his grandfather from he knew not what.
woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading They had been so happy in the woodland lake, which was their home before the terrible intrusion, that the whole matter seemed more like a hideous dream than a reality.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then when they were hungry, the bulbs of the lily and a cluster of wild hops made a dinner that would make a beaver's mouth water; with perhaps some spicy bark added as a relish.
