used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So love, you see, in this region, is largely influenced by an instinctive knowledge of natural economies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
Annadoah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he launched his kayak, Ootah turned toward Annadoah.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Thou art the sun, Annadoah!" he called.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he launched his kayak, Ootah turned toward Annadoah.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Being very thin she, too, like Papik, suffered from the bar sinister of nature.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being very thin she, too, like Papik, suffered from the bar sinister of nature.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So love, you see, in this region, is largely influenced by an instinctive knowledge of natural economies.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Thou art the sun, Annadoah!" he called.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
economiesnounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmiz/
plural of “economy” — the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading So love, you see, in this region, is largely influenced by an instinctive knowledge of natural economies.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Being very thin she, too, like Papik, suffered from the bar sinister of nature.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he launched his kayak, Ootah turned toward Annadoah.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he launched his kayak, Ootah turned toward Annadoah.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading So love, you see, in this region, is largely influenced by an instinctive knowledge of natural economies.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading So love, you see, in this region, is largely influenced by an instinctive knowledge of natural economies.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So love, you see, in this region, is largely influenced by an instinctive knowledge of natural economies.
kayaknounUS /ˈkaɪæk/
a small canoe consisting of a light frame made watertight with animal skins; used by Eskimos
From this reading As he launched his kayak, Ootah turned toward Annadoah.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading So love, you see, in this region, is largely influenced by an instinctive knowledge of natural economies.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading So love, you see, in this region, is largely influenced by an instinctive knowledge of natural economies.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading As he launched his kayak, Ootah turned toward Annadoah.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Being very thin she, too, like Papik, suffered from the bar sinister of nature.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
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 For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading So love, you see, in this region, is largely influenced by an instinctive knowledge of natural economies.
a female domestic
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading So love, you see, in this region, is largely influenced by an instinctive knowledge of natural economies.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Being very thin she, too, like Papik, suffered from the bar sinister of nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Being very thin she, too, like Papik, suffered from the bar sinister of nature.
Ootah
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From this reading As he launched his kayak, Ootah turned toward Annadoah.
Papik
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Being very thin she, too, like Papik, suffered from the bar sinister of nature.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
radiatornounUS /ˈreɪdieɪtər/
any object that radiates energy
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading So love, you see, in this region, is largely influenced by an instinctive knowledge of natural economies.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So love, you see, in this region, is largely influenced by an instinctive knowledge of natural economies.
selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Being very thin she, too, like Papik, suffered from the bar sinister of nature.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Being very thin she, too, like Papik, suffered from the bar sinister of nature.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Being very thin she, too, like Papik, suffered from the bar sinister of nature.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "Thou art the sun, Annadoah!" he called.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Being very thin she, too, like Papik, suffered from the bar sinister of nature.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Being very thin she, too, like Papik, suffered from the bar sinister of nature.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So love, you see, in this region, is largely influenced by an instinctive knowledge of natural economies.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Thou art the sun, Annadoah!" he called.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Being very thin she, too, like Papik, suffered from the bar sinister of nature.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As he launched his kayak, Ootah turned toward Annadoah.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As he launched his kayak, Ootah turned toward Annadoah.
precisely as stated
From this reading Being very thin she, too, like Papik, suffered from the bar sinister of nature.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
which person or people
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
wintersnounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading For, in selecting a wife, a native comes down to the practical consideration of choosing a maid who will likely grow fat, so that, during the long cold winters, her body will be a sort of human radiator to keep the husband and children warm.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading So love, you see, in this region, is largely influenced by an instinctive knowledge of natural economies.
