used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They brought a new assortment of “genuine” arrowheads and many highly colored post-cards.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading He was rather vague as to the identity of the future recipient and Spud got alarmed and announced carelessly that personally he didn’t care for Christmas presents.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Ned and Hoop and The Fungus came back in time for dinner rather tired of body but undismayed of spirit.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading He was rather vague as to the identity of the future recipient and Spud got alarmed and announced carelessly that personally he didn’t care for Christmas presents.
arrowheadsnounUS /ˈæroʊhedz/
plural of “arrowhead” — the pointed head or striking tip of an arrow
From this reading They brought a new assortment of “genuine” arrowheads and many highly colored post-cards.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was rather vague as to the identity of the future recipient and Spud got alarmed and announced carelessly that personally he didn’t care for Christmas presents.
assortmentnounUS /əˈsɔːrtmənt/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading They brought a new assortment of “genuine” arrowheads and many highly colored post-cards.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This, he stated, he meant to give to someone at Christmas.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Ned and Hoop and The Fungus came back in time for dinner rather tired of body but undismayed of spirit.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Ned and Hoop and The Fungus came back in time for dinner rather tired of body but undismayed of spirit.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading They brought a new assortment of “genuine” arrowheads and many highly colored post-cards.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Ned and Hoop and The Fungus came back in time for dinner rather tired of body but undismayed of spirit.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Ned and Hoop and The Fungus came back in time for dinner rather tired of body but undismayed of spirit.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He was rather vague as to the identity of the future recipient and Spud got alarmed and announced carelessly that personally he didn’t care for Christmas presents.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading He was rather vague as to the identity of the future recipient and Spud got alarmed and announced carelessly that personally he didn’t care for Christmas presents.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading This, he stated, he meant to give to someone at Christmas.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading They brought a new assortment of “genuine” arrowheads and many highly colored post-cards.
didn't
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From this reading He was rather vague as to the identity of the future recipient and Spud got alarmed and announced carelessly that personally he didn’t care for Christmas presents.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Ned and Hoop and The Fungus came back in time for dinner rather tired of body but undismayed of spirit.
an opposing military force
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Ned and Hoop and The Fungus came back in time for dinner rather tired of body but undismayed of spirit.
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading And The Fungus had purchased a photograph frame fashioned of wood with views of Indian Head on it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Ned and Hoop and The Fungus came back in time for dinner rather tired of body but undismayed of spirit.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading And The Fungus had purchased a photograph frame fashioned of wood with views of Indian Head on it.
FungusnounUS /ˈfʌŋɡəs/
an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Ned and Hoop and The Fungus came back in time for dinner rather tired of body but undismayed of spirit.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He was rather vague as to the identity of the future recipient and Spud got alarmed and announced carelessly that personally he didn’t care for Christmas presents.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading They brought a new assortment of “genuine” arrowheads and many highly colored post-cards.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This, he stated, he meant to give to someone at Christmas.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He was rather vague as to the identity of the future recipient and Spud got alarmed and announced carelessly that personally he didn’t care for Christmas presents.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And The Fungus had purchased a photograph frame fashioned of wood with views of Indian Head on it.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Ned and Hoop and The Fungus came back in time for dinner rather tired of body but undismayed of spirit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This, he stated, he meant to give to someone at Christmas.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading And The Fungus had purchased a photograph frame fashioned of wood with views of Indian Head on it.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading They brought a new assortment of “genuine” arrowheads and many highly colored post-cards.
HoopnounUS /huːp/
a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Ned and Hoop and The Fungus came back in time for dinner rather tired of body but undismayed of spirit.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading He was rather vague as to the identity of the future recipient and Spud got alarmed and announced carelessly that personally he didn’t care for Christmas presents.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Ned and Hoop and The Fungus came back in time for dinner rather tired of body but undismayed of spirit.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading And The Fungus had purchased a photograph frame fashioned of wood with views of Indian Head on it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And The Fungus had purchased a photograph frame fashioned of wood with views of Indian Head on it.
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 They brought a new assortment of “genuine” arrowheads and many highly colored post-cards.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading This, he stated, he meant to give to someone at Christmas.
Ned
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From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Ned and Hoop and The Fungus came back in time for dinner rather tired of body but undismayed of spirit.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They brought a new assortment of “genuine” arrowheads and many highly colored post-cards.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Ned and Hoop and The Fungus came back in time for dinner rather tired of body but undismayed of spirit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And The Fungus had purchased a photograph frame fashioned of wood with views of Indian Head on it.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading He was rather vague as to the identity of the future recipient and Spud got alarmed and announced carelessly that personally he didn’t care for Christmas presents.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading And The Fungus had purchased a photograph frame fashioned of wood with views of Indian Head on it.
post-cards
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From this reading They brought a new assortment of “genuine” arrowheads and many highly colored post-cards.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading He was rather vague as to the identity of the future recipient and Spud got alarmed and announced carelessly that personally he didn’t care for Christmas presents.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading And The Fungus had purchased a photograph frame fashioned of wood with views of Indian Head on it.
on the contrary
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Ned and Hoop and The Fungus came back in time for dinner rather tired of body but undismayed of spirit.
recipientnounUS /rəˈsɪpiənt/
a person who receives something
From this reading He was rather vague as to the identity of the future recipient and Spud got alarmed and announced carelessly that personally he didn’t care for Christmas presents.
a person, without saying who
From this reading This, he stated, he meant to give to someone at Christmas.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Ned and Hoop and The Fungus came back in time for dinner rather tired of body but undismayed of spirit.
SpudnounUS /spʌd/
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading He was rather vague as to the identity of the future recipient and Spud got alarmed and announced carelessly that personally he didn’t care for Christmas presents.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading This, he stated, he meant to give to someone at Christmas.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was rather vague as to the identity of the future recipient and Spud got alarmed and announced carelessly that personally he didn’t care for Christmas presents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Ned and Hoop and The Fungus came back in time for dinner rather tired of body but undismayed of spirit.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They brought a new assortment of “genuine” arrowheads and many highly colored post-cards.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, he stated, he meant to give to someone at Christmas.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Ned and Hoop and The Fungus came back in time for dinner rather tired of body but undismayed of spirit.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Ned and Hoop and The Fungus came back in time for dinner rather tired of body but undismayed of spirit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This, he stated, he meant to give to someone at Christmas.
undismayedadjective
unshaken in purpose
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Ned and Hoop and The Fungus came back in time for dinner rather tired of body but undismayed of spirit.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading He was rather vague as to the identity of the future recipient and Spud got alarmed and announced carelessly that personally he didn’t care for Christmas presents.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading And The Fungus had purchased a photograph frame fashioned of wood with views of Indian Head on it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was rather vague as to the identity of the future recipient and Spud got alarmed and announced carelessly that personally he didn’t care for Christmas presents.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And The Fungus had purchased a photograph frame fashioned of wood with views of Indian Head on it.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading And The Fungus had purchased a photograph frame fashioned of wood with views of Indian Head on it.
