used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is surrounded by pines, balsams and firs, which in most places grow quite close to the water’s edge, with here and there a grassy stretch of moderate extent, bordering the lake.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading It was intended merely to afford sleeping and dining quarters for the occupants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
balsams
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From this reading It is surrounded by pines, balsams and firs, which in most places grow quite close to the water’s edge, with here and there a grassy stretch of moderate extent, bordering the lake.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the southern shore stands the bungalow or clubhouse, to which more than one reference has been made.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
borderingverbUS /ˈbɔːrdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading It is surrounded by pines, balsams and firs, which in most places grow quite close to the water’s edge, with here and there a grassy stretch of moderate extent, bordering the lake.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading On the southern shore stands the bungalow or clubhouse, to which more than one reference has been made.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is surrounded by pines, balsams and firs, which in most places grow quite close to the water’s edge, with here and there a grassy stretch of moderate extent, bordering the lake.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It is surrounded by pines, balsams and firs, which in most places grow quite close to the water’s edge, with here and there a grassy stretch of moderate extent, bordering the lake.
clubhousenounUS /ˈklʌbhaʊs/
a building that is occupied by a social club
From this reading On the southern shore stands the bungalow or clubhouse, to which more than one reference has been made.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading It was intended merely to afford sleeping and dining quarters for the occupants.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading It is surrounded by pines, balsams and firs, which in most places grow quite close to the water’s edge, with here and there a grassy stretch of moderate extent, bordering the lake.
elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
From this reading It is a low, log structure of one story with a piazza in front, is strong and secure and has no pretensions to elegance or luxury.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading It is surrounded by pines, balsams and firs, which in most places grow quite close to the water’s edge, with here and there a grassy stretch of moderate extent, bordering the lake.
firsnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading It is surrounded by pines, balsams and firs, which in most places grow quite close to the water’s edge, with here and there a grassy stretch of moderate extent, bordering the lake.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It is a low, log structure of one story with a piazza in front, is strong and secure and has no pretensions to elegance or luxury.
Goslingnoun
young goose
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
grassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡræsi/
abounding in grass
From this reading It is surrounded by pines, balsams and firs, which in most places grow quite close to the water’s edge, with here and there a grassy stretch of moderate extent, bordering the lake.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It is surrounded by pines, balsams and firs, which in most places grow quite close to the water’s edge, with here and there a grassy stretch of moderate extent, bordering the lake.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the southern shore stands the bungalow or clubhouse, to which more than one reference has been made.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It is surrounded by pines, balsams and firs, which in most places grow quite close to the water’s edge, with here and there a grassy stretch of moderate extent, bordering the lake.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It was intended merely to afford sleeping and dining quarters for the occupants.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is surrounded by pines, balsams and firs, which in most places grow quite close to the water’s edge, with here and there a grassy stretch of moderate extent, bordering the lake.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading It is a low, log structure of one story with a piazza in front, is strong and secure and has no pretensions to elegance or luxury.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It is a low, log structure of one story with a piazza in front, is strong and secure and has no pretensions to elegance or luxury.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading It is a low, log structure of one story with a piazza in front, is strong and secure and has no pretensions to elegance or luxury.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On the southern shore stands the bungalow or clubhouse, to which more than one reference has been made.
and nothing more
From this reading It was intended merely to afford sleeping and dining quarters for the occupants.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading It is surrounded by pines, balsams and firs, which in most places grow quite close to the water’s edge, with here and there a grassy stretch of moderate extent, bordering the lake.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the southern shore stands the bungalow or clubhouse, to which more than one reference has been made.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is surrounded by pines, balsams and firs, which in most places grow quite close to the water’s edge, with here and there a grassy stretch of moderate extent, bordering the lake.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
not any; not one
From this reading It is a low, log structure of one story with a piazza in front, is strong and secure and has no pretensions to elegance or luxury.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading It was intended merely to afford sleeping and dining quarters for the occupants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the southern shore stands the bungalow or clubhouse, to which more than one reference has been made.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the southern shore stands the bungalow or clubhouse, to which more than one reference has been made.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the southern shore stands the bungalow or clubhouse, to which more than one reference has been made.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading It is a low, log structure of one story with a piazza in front, is strong and secure and has no pretensions to elegance or luxury.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading It is surrounded by pines, balsams and firs, which in most places grow quite close to the water’s edge, with here and there a grassy stretch of moderate extent, bordering the lake.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is surrounded by pines, balsams and firs, which in most places grow quite close to the water’s edge, with here and there a grassy stretch of moderate extent, bordering the lake.
pretensionsnounUS /prəˈtenʃənz/
plural of “pretension” — a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading It is a low, log structure of one story with a piazza in front, is strong and secure and has no pretensions to elegance or luxury.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading It was intended merely to afford sleeping and dining quarters for the occupants.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It is surrounded by pines, balsams and firs, which in most places grow quite close to the water’s edge, with here and there a grassy stretch of moderate extent, bordering the lake.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading On the southern shore stands the bungalow or clubhouse, to which more than one reference has been made.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
get by special effort
From this reading It is a low, log structure of one story with a piazza in front, is strong and secure and has no pretensions to elegance or luxury.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading On the southern shore stands the bungalow or clubhouse, to which more than one reference has been made.
the state of being asleep
From this reading It was intended merely to afford sleeping and dining quarters for the occupants.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading On the southern shore stands the bungalow or clubhouse, to which more than one reference has been made.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading On the southern shore stands the bungalow or clubhouse, to which more than one reference has been made.
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 It is a low, log structure of one story with a piazza in front, is strong and secure and has no pretensions to elegance or luxury.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading It is surrounded by pines, balsams and firs, which in most places grow quite close to the water’s edge, with here and there a grassy stretch of moderate extent, bordering the lake.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It is a low, log structure of one story with a piazza in front, is strong and secure and has no pretensions to elegance or luxury.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading It is a low, log structure of one story with a piazza in front, is strong and secure and has no pretensions to elegance or luxury.
confined on all sides
From this reading It is surrounded by pines, balsams and firs, which in most places grow quite close to the water’s edge, with here and there a grassy stretch of moderate extent, bordering the lake.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On the southern shore stands the bungalow or clubhouse, to which more than one reference has been made.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is surrounded by pines, balsams and firs, which in most places grow quite close to the water’s edge, with here and there a grassy stretch of moderate extent, bordering the lake.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was intended merely to afford sleeping and dining quarters for the occupants.
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 The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
water'snounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
possessive form of “water” — 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 It is surrounded by pines, balsams and firs, which in most places grow quite close to the water’s edge, with here and there a grassy stretch of moderate extent, bordering the lake.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The body of water referred to, which for certain reasons I shall call Gosling Lake—though that is not its real name—is of irregular form, about two miles long from east to west, and somewhat less in breadth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is surrounded by pines, balsams and firs, which in most places grow quite close to the water’s edge, with here and there a grassy stretch of moderate extent, bordering the lake.
