used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THEIR NATIVE WILDS Miss Judy's hat was more or less a barometer of the state of her emotions.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Katherine, stopping to help her run a canoe up on the bank after swimming hour, noticed the unnecessary vehemence of her movements, and asked mildly as to the cause.
(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 Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Katherine, stopping to help her run a canoe up on the bank after swimming hour, noticed the unnecessary vehemence of her movements, and asked mildly as to the cause.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Katherine, stopping to help her run a canoe up on the bank after swimming hour, noticed the unnecessary vehemence of her movements, and asked mildly as to the cause.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Katherine, stopping to help her run a canoe up on the bank after swimming hour, noticed the unnecessary vehemence of her movements, and asked mildly as to the cause.
barometernounUS /bərˈɑːmɪtər/
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
From this reading THEIR NATIVE WILDS Miss Judy's hat was more or less a barometer of the state of her emotions.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
brimnounUS /brɪm/
the top edge of a vessel or other container
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Katherine, stopping to help her run a canoe up on the bank after swimming hour, noticed the unnecessary vehemence of her movements, and asked mildly as to the cause.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Katherine, stopping to help her run a canoe up on the bank after swimming hour, noticed the unnecessary vehemence of her movements, and asked mildly as to the cause.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading This morning the hat was pulled so far down over her face that only the tip of her chin was visible.
denotedverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtəd/
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading This morning the hat was pulled so far down over her face that only the tip of her chin was visible.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading THEIR NATIVE WILDS Miss Judy's hat was more or less a barometer of the state of her emotions.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Miss Judy replied with a single explosive exclamation of "Monty!"
explosiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
From this reading Miss Judy replied with a single explosive exclamation of "Monty!"
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading This morning the hat was pulled so far down over her face that only the tip of her chin was visible.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading THEIR NATIVE WILDS Miss Judy's hat was more or less a barometer of the state of her emotions.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Katherine, stopping to help her run a canoe up on the bank after swimming hour, noticed the unnecessary vehemence of her movements, and asked mildly as to the cause.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THEIR NATIVE WILDS Miss Judy's hat was more or less a barometer of the state of her emotions.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Katherine, stopping to help her run a canoe up on the bank after swimming hour, noticed the unnecessary vehemence of her movements, and asked mildly as to the cause.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
Judy
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From this reading Miss Judy replied with a single explosive exclamation of "Monty!"
Judy's
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From this reading THEIR NATIVE WILDS Miss Judy's hat was more or less a barometer of the state of her emotions.
Katherine
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From this reading Katherine, stopping to help her run a canoe up on the bank after swimming hour, noticed the unnecessary vehemence of her movements, and asked mildly as to the cause.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading THEIR NATIVE WILDS Miss Judy's hat was more or less a barometer of the state of her emotions.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading Katherine, stopping to help her run a canoe up on the bank after swimming hour, noticed the unnecessary vehemence of her movements, and asked mildly as to the cause.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THEIR NATIVE WILDS Miss Judy's hat was more or less a barometer of the state of her emotions.
Monty
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From this reading Miss Judy replied with a single explosive exclamation of "Monty!"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THEIR NATIVE WILDS Miss Judy's hat was more or less a barometer of the state of her emotions.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading This morning the hat was pulled so far down over her face that only the tip of her chin was visible.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Katherine, stopping to help her run a canoe up on the bank after swimming hour, noticed the unnecessary vehemence of her movements, and asked mildly as to the cause.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading THEIR NATIVE WILDS Miss Judy's hat was more or less a barometer of the state of her emotions.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Katherine, stopping to help her run a canoe up on the bank after swimming hour, noticed the unnecessary vehemence of her movements, and asked mildly as to the cause.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THEIR NATIVE WILDS Miss Judy's hat was more or less a barometer of the state of her emotions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
and nothing more
From this reading This morning the hat was pulled so far down over her face that only the tip of her chin was visible.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THEIR NATIVE WILDS Miss Judy's hat was more or less a barometer of the state of her emotions.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
preoccupationnounUS /priˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Miss Judy replied with a single explosive exclamation of "Monty!"
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Katherine, stopping to help her run a canoe up on the bank after swimming hour, noticed the unnecessary vehemence of her movements, and asked mildly as to the cause.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Miss Judy replied with a single explosive exclamation of "Monty!"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This morning the hat was pulled so far down over her face that only the tip of her chin was visible.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THEIR NATIVE WILDS Miss Judy's hat was more or less a barometer of the state of her emotions.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading Katherine, stopping to help her run a canoe up on the bank after swimming hour, noticed the unnecessary vehemence of her movements, and asked mildly as to the cause.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading Katherine, stopping to help her run a canoe up on the bank after swimming hour, noticed the unnecessary vehemence of her movements, and asked mildly as to the cause.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THEIR NATIVE WILDS Miss Judy's hat was more or less a barometer of the state of her emotions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THEIR NATIVE WILDS Miss Judy's hat was more or less a barometer of the state of her emotions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This morning the hat was pulled so far down over her face that only the tip of her chin was visible.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading This morning the hat was pulled so far down over her face that only the tip of her chin was visible.
tippedadjectiveUS /tɪpt/
having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination)
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Katherine, stopping to help her run a canoe up on the bank after swimming hour, noticed the unnecessary vehemence of her movements, and asked mildly as to the cause.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading Katherine, stopping to help her run a canoe up on the bank after swimming hour, noticed the unnecessary vehemence of her movements, and asked mildly as to the cause.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
vehemencenounUS /ˈviːəməns/
intensity or forcefulness of expression
From this reading Katherine, stopping to help her run a canoe up on the bank after swimming hour, noticed the unnecessary vehemence of her movements, and asked mildly as to the cause.
vexationnoun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading This morning the hat was pulled so far down over her face that only the tip of her chin was visible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THEIR NATIVE WILDS Miss Judy's hat was more or less a barometer of the state of her emotions.
WILDSnounUS /waɪldz/
plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
From this reading THEIR NATIVE WILDS Miss Judy's hat was more or less a barometer of the state of her emotions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Worn far back on her head with its brim turned up, it indicated that she was at peace with all the world and upon pleasure bent; tipped over one ear, it denoted intense preoccupation with business affairs; pulled low over her eyes, it was a sign of extreme vexation.
