used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A shriek of joy went up from the girls.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading IN SEARCH OF ADVENTURE.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading "What is it, Nyoda, a canoe trip?"
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
Fourth-of-July
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A shriek of joy went up from the girls.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Nyoda shook her head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nyoda shook her head.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN SEARCH OF ADVENTURE.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it, Nyoda, a canoe trip?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it, Nyoda, a canoe trip?"
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading A shriek of joy went up from the girls.
engage in
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
Nyoda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN SEARCH OF ADVENTURE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
ponchosnounUS /ˈpɑːntʃoʊz/
plural of “poncho” — a blanket-like cloak with a hole in the center for the head
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading IN SEARCH OF ADVENTURE.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Nyoda shook her head.
shrieknounUS /ʃriːk/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading A shriek of joy went up from the girls.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading "What is it, Nyoda, a canoe trip?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A shriek of joy went up from the girls.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it, Nyoda, a canoe trip?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the close of singing hour one morning the week following the Fourth-of-July celebration Nyoda rose with an air of mystery and requested the girls not to make up their beds as usual, but instead to roll their blankets in their ponchos and pile them up together.
