used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
(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 One crisp autumn morning when he went for a swim he discovered that the frost had painted all the trees on the hilltops, and seared the grasses and fronds along the bank of the lake.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading One crisp autumn morning when he went for a swim he discovered that the frost had painted all the trees on the hilltops, and seared the grasses and fronds along the bank of the lake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading One crisp autumn morning when he went for a swim he discovered that the frost had painted all the trees on the hilltops, and seared the grasses and fronds along the bank of the lake.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading One crisp autumn morning when he went for a swim he discovered that the frost had painted all the trees on the hilltops, and seared the grasses and fronds along the bank of the lake.
beaversnounUS /ˈbiːvərz/
plural of “beaver” — the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then he knew that this idling must cease and hard work upon the dam begin.
Brighteyes
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From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were very shy of him at first, but finally came to know that he was the head of the lodge.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They were very shy of him at first, but finally came to know that he was the head of the lodge.
ceaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Then he knew that this idling must cease and hard work upon the dam begin.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The same day just at twilight he went far up-stream to see where he could get material for the dam.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading One crisp autumn morning when he went for a swim he discovered that the frost had painted all the trees on the hilltops, and seared the grasses and fronds along the bank of the lake.
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading Then he knew that this idling must cease and hard work upon the dam begin.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The same day just at twilight he went far up-stream to see where he could get material for the dam.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading One crisp autumn morning when he went for a swim he discovered that the frost had painted all the trees on the hilltops, and seared the grasses and fronds along the bank of the lake.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The same day just at twilight he went far up-stream to see where he could get material for the dam.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading They were very shy of him at first, but finally came to know that he was the head of the lodge.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They were very shy of him at first, but finally came to know that he was the head of the lodge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One crisp autumn morning when he went for a swim he discovered that the frost had painted all the trees on the hilltops, and seared the grasses and fronds along the bank of the lake.
frolicsomeadjective
given to merry frolicking
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
frondsnounUS /frɑːndz/
plural of “frond” — compound leaf of a fern or palm or cycad
From this reading One crisp autumn morning when he went for a swim he discovered that the frost had painted all the trees on the hilltops, and seared the grasses and fronds along the bank of the lake.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading One crisp autumn morning when he went for a swim he discovered that the frost had painted all the trees on the hilltops, and seared the grasses and fronds along the bank of the lake.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
grassesnounUS /ˈɡræsəz/
plural of “grass” — narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns; used as pasture for grazing animals; cut and dried as hay
From this reading One crisp autumn morning when he went for a swim he discovered that the frost had painted all the trees on the hilltops, and seared the grasses and fronds along the bank of the lake.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One crisp autumn morning when he went for a swim he discovered that the frost had painted all the trees on the hilltops, and seared the grasses and fronds along the bank of the lake.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Then he knew that this idling must cease and hard work upon the dam begin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were very shy of him at first, but finally came to know that he was the head of the lodge.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading They were very shy of him at first, but finally came to know that he was the head of the lodge.
hilltopsnounUS /ˈhɪltɑːps/
plural of “hilltop” — the peak of a hill
From this reading One crisp autumn morning when he went for a swim he discovered that the frost had painted all the trees on the hilltops, and seared the grasses and fronds along the bank of the lake.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They were very shy of him at first, but finally came to know that he was the head of the lodge.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
idlingnounUS /ˈaɪdəlɪŋ/
having no employment
From this reading Then he knew that this idling must cease and hard work upon the dam begin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
and nothing more
From this reading The same day just at twilight he went far up-stream to see where he could get material for the dam.
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 Then he knew that this idling must cease and hard work upon the dam begin.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They were very shy of him at first, but finally came to know that he was the head of the lodge.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading They were very shy of him at first, but finally came to know that he was the head of the lodge.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading The same day just at twilight he went far up-stream to see where he could get material for the dam.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One crisp autumn morning when he went for a swim he discovered that the frost had painted all the trees on the hilltops, and seared the grasses and fronds along the bank of the lake.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Then he knew that this idling must cease and hard work upon the dam begin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One crisp autumn morning when he went for a swim he discovered that the frost had painted all the trees on the hilltops, and seared the grasses and fronds along the bank of the lake.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One crisp autumn morning when he went for a swim he discovered that the frost had painted all the trees on the hilltops, and seared the grasses and fronds along the bank of the lake.
coated with paint
From this reading One crisp autumn morning when he went for a swim he discovered that the frost had painted all the trees on the hilltops, and seared the grasses and fronds along the bank of the lake.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same day just at twilight he went far up-stream to see where he could get material for the dam.
searedadjectiveUS /sɪrd/
having the surface burned quickly with intense heat
From this reading One crisp autumn morning when he went for a swim he discovered that the frost had painted all the trees on the hilltops, and seared the grasses and fronds along the bank of the lake.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The same day just at twilight he went far up-stream to see where he could get material for the dam.
Shaggycoat
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From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
shimmeringverbUS /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading They were very shy of him at first, but finally came to know that he was the head of the lodge.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading One crisp autumn morning when he went for a swim he discovered that the frost had painted all the trees on the hilltops, and seared the grasses and fronds along the bank of the lake.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were very shy of him at first, but finally came to know that he was the head of the lodge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he knew that this idling must cease and hard work upon the dam begin.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were very shy of him at first, but finally came to know that he was the head of the lodge.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then he knew that this idling must cease and hard work upon the dam begin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading One crisp autumn morning when he went for a swim he discovered that the frost had painted all the trees on the hilltops, and seared the grasses and fronds along the bank of the lake.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The same day just at twilight he went far up-stream to see where he could get material for the dam.
up-stream
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From this reading The same day just at twilight he went far up-stream to see where he could get material for the dam.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then he knew that this idling must cease and hard work upon the dam begin.
precisely as stated
From this reading They were very shy of him at first, but finally came to know that he was the head of the lodge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were very shy of him at first, but finally came to know that he was the head of the lodge.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One crisp autumn morning when he went for a swim he discovered that the frost had painted all the trees on the hilltops, and seared the grasses and fronds along the bank of the lake.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were very shy of him at first, but finally came to know that he was the head of the lodge.
at the time that
From this reading One crisp autumn morning when he went for a swim he discovered that the frost had painted all the trees on the hilltops, and seared the grasses and fronds along the bank of the lake.
in or at the place that
From this reading The same day just at twilight he went far up-stream to see where he could get material for the dam.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Then he knew that this idling must cease and hard work upon the dam begin.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading STRANGERS AT THE LAKE After his return to the shimmering Mountain Lake, Shaggycoat allowed himself a few days leisure in which to enjoy the company of Brighteyes and get acquainted with the frolicsome young beavers.
