used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had wonderful eyes, and was, I believe, dressed in a garment whose colour was pink.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading "Keep yore moccasins greased," Old Mizzou advised at parting; by which he meant that the young man was to step softly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE SUN FAIRY The next afternoon, after the day's writing and prospecting were finished, Bennington resolved to go deer hunting.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE SUN FAIRY The next afternoon, after the day's writing and prospecting were finished, Bennington resolved to go deer hunting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SUN FAIRY The next afternoon, after the day's writing and prospecting were finished, Bennington resolved to go deer hunting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Keep yore moccasins greased," Old Mizzou advised at parting; by which he meant that the young man was to step softly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This he found to be difficult.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She had wonderful eyes, and was, I believe, dressed in a garment whose colour was pink.
BenningtonnounUS /ˈbenɪŋtən/
a town in southwestern Vermont
From this reading THE SUN FAIRY The next afternoon, after the day's writing and prospecting were finished, Bennington resolved to go deer hunting.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Keep yore moccasins greased," Old Mizzou advised at parting; by which he meant that the young man was to step softly.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading He had skipped thirteen chapters of his work to describe the heroine, Rhoda.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading She had wonderful eyes, and was, I believe, dressed in a garment whose colour was pink.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE SUN FAIRY The next afternoon, after the day's writing and prospecting were finished, Bennington resolved to go deer hunting.
deernounUS /dɪr/
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading THE SUN FAIRY The next afternoon, after the day's writing and prospecting were finished, Bennington resolved to go deer hunting.
give a description of
From this reading He had skipped thirteen chapters of his work to describe the heroine, Rhoda.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading This he found to be difficult.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She had wonderful eyes, and was, I believe, dressed in a garment whose colour was pink.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She had wonderful eyes, and was, I believe, dressed in a garment whose colour was pink.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading THE SUN FAIRY The next afternoon, after the day's writing and prospecting were finished, Bennington resolved to go deer hunting.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading THE SUN FAIRY The next afternoon, after the day's writing and prospecting were finished, Bennington resolved to go deer hunting.
set up or found
From this reading This he found to be difficult.
garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an article of clothing
From this reading She had wonderful eyes, and was, I believe, dressed in a garment whose colour was pink.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE SUN FAIRY The next afternoon, after the day's writing and prospecting were finished, Bennington resolved to go deer hunting.
greasedadjectiveUS /ɡriːst/
smeared with oil or grease to reduce friction
From this reading "Keep yore moccasins greased," Old Mizzou advised at parting; by which he meant that the young man was to step softly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had skipped thirteen chapters of his work to describe the heroine, Rhoda.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had skipped thirteen chapters of his work to describe the heroine, Rhoda.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading He had skipped thirteen chapters of his work to describe the heroine, Rhoda.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had skipped thirteen chapters of his work to describe the heroine, Rhoda.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading THE SUN FAIRY The next afternoon, after the day's writing and prospecting were finished, Bennington resolved to go deer hunting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She had wonderful eyes, and was, I believe, dressed in a garment whose colour was pink.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had wonderful eyes, and was, I believe, dressed in a garment whose colour was pink.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Keep yore moccasins greased," Old Mizzou advised at parting; by which he meant that the young man was to step softly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Keep yore moccasins greased," Old Mizzou advised at parting; by which he meant that the young man was to step softly.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Keep yore moccasins greased," Old Mizzou advised at parting; by which he meant that the young man was to step softly.
Mizzou
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From this reading "Keep yore moccasins greased," Old Mizzou advised at parting; by which he meant that the young man was to step softly.
moccasinsnounUS /ˈmɑːkəsɪnz/
plural of “moccasin” — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
From this reading "Keep yore moccasins greased," Old Mizzou advised at parting; by which he meant that the young man was to step softly.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE SUN FAIRY The next afternoon, after the day's writing and prospecting were finished, Bennington resolved to go deer hunting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had skipped thirteen chapters of his work to describe the heroine, Rhoda.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Keep yore moccasins greased," Old Mizzou advised at parting; by which he meant that the young man was to step softly.
the act of departing politely
From this reading "Keep yore moccasins greased," Old Mizzou advised at parting; by which he meant that the young man was to step softly.
a light shade of red
From this reading She had wonderful eyes, and was, I believe, dressed in a garment whose colour was pink.
prospectingverbUS /ˌprɔːˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “prospect” — search for something desirable
From this reading THE SUN FAIRY The next afternoon, after the day's writing and prospecting were finished, Bennington resolved to go deer hunting.
determined
From this reading THE SUN FAIRY The next afternoon, after the day's writing and prospecting were finished, Bennington resolved to go deer hunting.
Rhoda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had skipped thirteen chapters of his work to describe the heroine, Rhoda.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had wonderful eyes, and was, I believe, dressed in a garment whose colour was pink.
skippedverbUS /skɪpt/
inflected form of “skip” — bypass
From this reading He had skipped thirteen chapters of his work to describe the heroine, Rhoda.
with low volume
From this reading "Keep yore moccasins greased," Old Mizzou advised at parting; by which he meant that the young man was to step softly.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "Keep yore moccasins greased," Old Mizzou advised at parting; by which he meant that the young man was to step softly.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE SUN FAIRY The next afternoon, after the day's writing and prospecting were finished, Bennington resolved to go deer hunting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Keep yore moccasins greased," Old Mizzou advised at parting; by which he meant that the young man was to step softly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUN FAIRY The next afternoon, after the day's writing and prospecting were finished, Bennington resolved to go deer hunting.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading He had skipped thirteen chapters of his work to describe the heroine, Rhoda.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This he found to be difficult.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SUN FAIRY The next afternoon, after the day's writing and prospecting were finished, Bennington resolved to go deer hunting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had wonderful eyes, and was, I believe, dressed in a garment whose colour was pink.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SUN FAIRY The next afternoon, after the day's writing and prospecting were finished, Bennington resolved to go deer hunting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Keep yore moccasins greased," Old Mizzou advised at parting; by which he meant that the young man was to step softly.
belonging to which person
From this reading She had wonderful eyes, and was, I believe, dressed in a garment whose colour was pink.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading She had wonderful eyes, and was, I believe, dressed in a garment whose colour was pink.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had skipped thirteen chapters of his work to describe the heroine, Rhoda.
the act of creating written works
From this reading THE SUN FAIRY The next afternoon, after the day's writing and prospecting were finished, Bennington resolved to go deer hunting.
yorenounUS /jɔːr/
time long past
From this reading "Keep yore moccasins greased," Old Mizzou advised at parting; by which he meant that the young man was to step softly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Keep yore moccasins greased," Old Mizzou advised at parting; by which he meant that the young man was to step softly.
