how long something has existed
From this reading Terry straightened up from his task and studied the face of his friend: fatigue and happiness had softened the serious lines that had given the Major an appearance of age beyond his years.
Ahma's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Outside, the main clearing was dark, but the big fires which illuminated the surrounding trees revealed the excited natives still celebrating Ahma's nuptials in the clearing around Ohto's house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It lacked an hour till dawn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Terry straightened up from his task and studied the face of his friend: fatigue and happiness had softened the serious lines that had given the Major an appearance of age beyond his years.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Terry straightened up from his task and studied the face of his friend: fatigue and happiness had softened the serious lines that had given the Major an appearance of age beyond his years.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Outside, the main clearing was dark, but the big fires which illuminated the surrounding trees revealed the excited natives still celebrating Ahma's nuptials in the clearing around Ohto's house.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Terry straightened up from his task and studied the face of his friend: fatigue and happiness had softened the serious lines that had given the Major an appearance of age beyond his years.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Outside, the main clearing was dark, but the big fires which illuminated the surrounding trees revealed the excited natives still celebrating Ahma's nuptials in the clearing around Ohto's house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Outside, the main clearing was dark, but the big fires which illuminated the surrounding trees revealed the excited natives still celebrating Ahma's nuptials in the clearing around Ohto's house.
celebratingverbUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “celebrate” — behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading Outside, the main clearing was dark, but the big fires which illuminated the surrounding trees revealed the excited natives still celebrating Ahma's nuptials in the clearing around Ohto's house.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading Outside, the main clearing was dark, but the big fires which illuminated the surrounding trees revealed the excited natives still celebrating Ahma's nuptials in the clearing around Ohto's house.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Outside, the main clearing was dark, but the big fires which illuminated the surrounding trees revealed the excited natives still celebrating Ahma's nuptials in the clearing around Ohto's house.
the first light of day
From this reading It lacked an hour till dawn.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Terry was happily engaged in remaking the Major's old pack for his own use when the Major entered the torchlit shack.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Terry was happily engaged in remaking the Major's old pack for his own use when the Major entered the torchlit shack.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Outside, the main clearing was dark, but the big fires which illuminated the surrounding trees revealed the excited natives still celebrating Ahma's nuptials in the clearing around Ohto's house.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Terry straightened up from his task and studied the face of his friend: fatigue and happiness had softened the serious lines that had given the Major an appearance of age beyond his years.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Terry straightened up from his task and studied the face of his friend: fatigue and happiness had softened the serious lines that had given the Major an appearance of age beyond his years.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading Outside, the main clearing was dark, but the big fires which illuminated the surrounding trees revealed the excited natives still celebrating Ahma's nuptials in the clearing around Ohto's house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Terry was happily engaged in remaking the Major's old pack for his own use when the Major entered the torchlit shack.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Terry straightened up from his task and studied the face of his friend: fatigue and happiness had softened the serious lines that had given the Major an appearance of age beyond his years.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Terry straightened up from his task and studied the face of his friend: fatigue and happiness had softened the serious lines that had given the Major an appearance of age beyond his years.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Terry straightened up from his task and studied the face of his friend: fatigue and happiness had softened the serious lines that had given the Major an appearance of age beyond his years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Terry straightened up from his task and studied the face of his friend: fatigue and happiness had softened the serious lines that had given the Major an appearance of age beyond his years.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Terry was happily engaged in remaking the Major's old pack for his own use when the Major entered the torchlit shack.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Terry straightened up from his task and studied the face of his friend: fatigue and happiness had softened the serious lines that had given the Major an appearance of age beyond his years.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Terry was happily engaged in remaking the Major's old pack for his own use when the Major entered the torchlit shack.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It lacked an hour till dawn.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Outside, the main clearing was dark, but the big fires which illuminated the surrounding trees revealed the excited natives still celebrating Ahma's nuptials in the clearing around Ohto's house.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading Outside, the main clearing was dark, but the big fires which illuminated the surrounding trees revealed the excited natives still celebrating Ahma's nuptials in the clearing around Ohto's house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Terry was happily engaged in remaking the Major's old pack for his own use when the Major entered the torchlit shack.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It lacked an hour till dawn.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading It lacked an hour till dawn.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Terry straightened up from his task and studied the face of his friend: fatigue and happiness had softened the serious lines that had given the Major an appearance of age beyond his years.
most important element
From this reading Outside, the main clearing was dark, but the big fires which illuminated the surrounding trees revealed the excited natives still celebrating Ahma's nuptials in the clearing around Ohto's house.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Terry was happily engaged in remaking the Major's old pack for his own use when the Major entered the torchlit shack.
Major'snounUS /ˈmeɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
From this reading Terry was happily engaged in remaking the Major's old pack for his own use when the Major entered the torchlit shack.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Outside, the main clearing was dark, but the big fires which illuminated the surrounding trees revealed the excited natives still celebrating Ahma's nuptials in the clearing around Ohto's house.
nuptialsnounUS /ˈnʌptʃəlz/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Outside, the main clearing was dark, but the big fires which illuminated the surrounding trees revealed the excited natives still celebrating Ahma's nuptials in the clearing around Ohto's house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Terry straightened up from his task and studied the face of his friend: fatigue and happiness had softened the serious lines that had given the Major an appearance of age beyond his years.
Ohto's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Outside, the main clearing was dark, but the big fires which illuminated the surrounding trees revealed the excited natives still celebrating Ahma's nuptials in the clearing around Ohto's house.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Terry was happily engaged in remaking the Major's old pack for his own use when the Major entered the torchlit shack.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside, the main clearing was dark, but the big fires which illuminated the surrounding trees revealed the excited natives still celebrating Ahma's nuptials in the clearing around Ohto's house.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Terry was happily engaged in remaking the Major's old pack for his own use when the Major entered the torchlit shack.
arrange in a container
From this reading Terry was happily engaged in remaking the Major's old pack for his own use when the Major entered the torchlit shack.
remakingnounUS /ˈriːˈmeɪkɪŋ/
creation that is created again or anew
From this reading Terry was happily engaged in remaking the Major's old pack for his own use when the Major entered the torchlit shack.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Outside, the main clearing was dark, but the big fires which illuminated the surrounding trees revealed the excited natives still celebrating Ahma's nuptials in the clearing around Ohto's house.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Terry straightened up from his task and studied the face of his friend: fatigue and happiness had softened the serious lines that had given the Major an appearance of age beyond his years.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading Terry was happily engaged in remaking the Major's old pack for his own use when the Major entered the torchlit shack.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading Terry straightened up from his task and studied the face of his friend: fatigue and happiness had softened the serious lines that had given the Major an appearance of age beyond his years.
not in physical motion
From this reading Outside, the main clearing was dark, but the big fires which illuminated the surrounding trees revealed the excited natives still celebrating Ahma's nuptials in the clearing around Ohto's house.
straightenedverbUS /ˈstreɪtənd/
past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading Terry straightened up from his task and studied the face of his friend: fatigue and happiness had softened the serious lines that had given the Major an appearance of age beyond his years.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Terry straightened up from his task and studied the face of his friend: fatigue and happiness had softened the serious lines that had given the Major an appearance of age beyond his years.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Outside, the main clearing was dark, but the big fires which illuminated the surrounding trees revealed the excited natives still celebrating Ahma's nuptials in the clearing around Ohto's house.
SUS-MARIE-HOSEP
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "SUS-MARIE-HOSEP!"
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Terry straightened up from his task and studied the face of his friend: fatigue and happiness had softened the serious lines that had given the Major an appearance of age beyond his years.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading Terry was happily engaged in remaking the Major's old pack for his own use when the Major entered the torchlit shack.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Terry straightened up from his task and studied the face of his friend: fatigue and happiness had softened the serious lines that had given the Major an appearance of age beyond his years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Terry was happily engaged in remaking the Major's old pack for his own use when the Major entered the torchlit shack.
up to a particular time
From this reading It lacked an hour till dawn.
torchlit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Terry was happily engaged in remaking the Major's old pack for his own use when the Major entered the torchlit shack.
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 Outside, the main clearing was dark, but the big fires which illuminated the surrounding trees revealed the excited natives still celebrating Ahma's nuptials in the clearing around Ohto's house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Terry straightened up from his task and studied the face of his friend: fatigue and happiness had softened the serious lines that had given the Major an appearance of age beyond his years.
the act of using
From this reading Terry was happily engaged in remaking the Major's old pack for his own use when the Major entered the torchlit shack.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Terry was happily engaged in remaking the Major's old pack for his own use when the Major entered the torchlit shack.
at the time that
From this reading Terry was happily engaged in remaking the Major's old pack for his own use when the Major entered the torchlit shack.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Outside, the main clearing was dark, but the big fires which illuminated the surrounding trees revealed the excited natives still celebrating Ahma's nuptials in the clearing around Ohto's house.
a late time of life
From this reading Terry straightened up from his task and studied the face of his friend: fatigue and happiness had softened the serious lines that had given the Major an appearance of age beyond his years.
