used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Anything new has a special wonder.
Aksa
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From this reading Tim and Aksa had never been in a yurta like Turgen’s before and they had to explore every nook and corner.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The tiny window which with difficulty let in light might have belonged to a playhouse they built for their own amusement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tim and Aksa had never been in a yurta like Turgen’s before and they had to explore every nook and corner.
any thing at all
From this reading Anything new has a special wonder.
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading Listening to them exclaim and argue and laugh, Turgen prepared dinner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tim and Aksa had never been in a yurta like Turgen’s before and they had to explore every nook and corner.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Tim and Aksa had never been in a yurta like Turgen’s before and they had to explore every nook and corner.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The tiny window which with difficulty let in light might have belonged to a playhouse they built for their own amusement.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The tiny window which with difficulty let in light might have belonged to a playhouse they built for their own amusement.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Tim and Aksa had never been in a yurta like Turgen’s before and they had to explore every nook and corner.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The tiny window which with difficulty let in light might have belonged to a playhouse they built for their own amusement.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Listening to them exclaim and argue and laugh, Turgen prepared dinner.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Tim and Aksa had never been in a yurta like Turgen’s before and they had to explore every nook and corner.
exclaimverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪm/
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Listening to them exclaim and argue and laugh, Turgen prepared dinner.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading Tim and Aksa had never been in a yurta like Turgen’s before and they had to explore every nook and corner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The tiny window which with difficulty let in light might have belonged to a playhouse they built for their own amusement.
giantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading The mountains hovering over it were giants standing guard.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The mountains hovering over it were giants standing guard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tim and Aksa had never been in a yurta like Turgen’s before and they had to explore every nook and corner.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Anything new has a special wonder.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The tiny window which with difficulty let in light might have belonged to a playhouse they built for their own amusement.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading The mountains hovering over it were giants standing guard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tim and Aksa had never been in a yurta like Turgen’s before and they had to explore every nook and corner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The mountains hovering over it were giants standing guard.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Listening to them exclaim and argue and laugh, Turgen prepared dinner.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The tiny window which with difficulty let in light might have belonged to a playhouse they built for their own amusement.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The tiny window which with difficulty let in light might have belonged to a playhouse they built for their own amusement.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Tim and Aksa had never been in a yurta like Turgen’s before and they had to explore every nook and corner.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Listening to them exclaim and argue and laugh, Turgen prepared dinner.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The tiny window which with difficulty let in light might have belonged to a playhouse they built for their own amusement.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The mountains hovering over it were giants standing guard.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Tim and Aksa had never been in a yurta like Turgen’s before and they had to explore every nook and corner.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Anything new has a special wonder.
nooknounUS /nʊk/
a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading Tim and Aksa had never been in a yurta like Turgen’s before and they had to explore every nook and corner.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The mountains hovering over it were giants standing guard.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The tiny window which with difficulty let in light might have belonged to a playhouse they built for their own amusement.
playhousenounUS /ˈpleɪhaʊs/
plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of
From this reading The tiny window which with difficulty let in light might have belonged to a playhouse they built for their own amusement.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Listening to them exclaim and argue and laugh, Turgen prepared dinner.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Anything new has a special wonder.
having a supporting base
From this reading The mountains hovering over it were giants standing guard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The mountains hovering over it were giants standing guard.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The tiny window which with difficulty let in light might have belonged to a playhouse they built for their own amusement.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Listening to them exclaim and argue and laugh, Turgen prepared dinner.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tim and Aksa had never been in a yurta like Turgen’s before and they had to explore every nook and corner.
Tim
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From this reading Tim and Aksa had never been in a yurta like Turgen’s before and they had to explore every nook and corner.
very small
From this reading The tiny window which with difficulty let in light might have belonged to a playhouse they built for their own amusement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tim and Aksa had never been in a yurta like Turgen’s before and they had to explore every nook and corner.
Turgen
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From this reading Listening to them exclaim and argue and laugh, Turgen prepared dinner.
Turgen's
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From this reading Tim and Aksa had never been in a yurta like Turgen’s before and they had to explore every nook and corner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The mountains hovering over it were giants standing guard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The tiny window which with difficulty let in light might have belonged to a playhouse they built for their own amusement.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The tiny window which with difficulty let in light might have belonged to a playhouse they built for their own amusement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The tiny window which with difficulty let in light might have belonged to a playhouse they built for their own amusement.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Anything new has a special wonder.
yurta
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From this reading Tim and Aksa had never been in a yurta like Turgen’s before and they had to explore every nook and corner.
