aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above, the scene was all repose; below, I found every thing in life and motion.
(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 Above, the scene was all repose; below, I found every thing in life and motion.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Another trip to the wreck._ I rose before day to go to the sea-side and inspect our two vessels.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading _Another trip to the wreck._ I rose before day to go to the sea-side and inspect our two vessels.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
assnounUS /æs/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading My family did not hear me depart, and I was unwilling to disturb their balmy sleep, that sweet restorative of strength, so requisite for children.
beardsnounUS /bɪrdz/
plural of “beard” — the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _Another trip to the wreck._ I rose before day to go to the sea-side and inspect our two vessels.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Above, the scene was all repose; below, I found every thing in life and motion.
browsedverbUS /braʊzd/
past form of “browse” — shop around; not necessarily buying
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading My family did not hear me depart, and I was unwilling to disturb their balmy sleep, that sweet restorative of strength, so requisite for children.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
cockverbUS /kɑːk/
tilt or slant to one side
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Another trip to the wreck._ I rose before day to go to the sea-side and inspect our two vessels.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading My family did not hear me depart, and I was unwilling to disturb their balmy sleep, that sweet restorative of strength, so requisite for children.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading I therefore gently descended the ladder.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading My family did not hear me depart, and I was unwilling to disturb their balmy sleep, that sweet restorative of strength, so requisite for children.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading My family did not hear me depart, and I was unwilling to disturb their balmy sleep, that sweet restorative of strength, so requisite for children.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Above, the scene was all repose; below, I found every thing in life and motion.
a social unit living together
From this reading My family did not hear me depart, and I was unwilling to disturb their balmy sleep, that sweet restorative of strength, so requisite for children.
flappedverbUS /flæpt/
inflected form of “flap” — move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My family did not hear me depart, and I was unwilling to disturb their balmy sleep, that sweet restorative of strength, so requisite for children.
set up or found
From this reading Above, the scene was all repose; below, I found every thing in life and motion.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
in a gradual manner
From this reading I therefore gently descended the ladder.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _Another trip to the wreck._ I rose before day to go to the sea-side and inspect our two vessels.
goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
the act of departing
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading My family did not hear me depart, and I was unwilling to disturb their balmy sleep, that sweet restorative of strength, so requisite for children.
hensnounUS /henz/
plural of “hen” — adult female chicken
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Another trip to the wreck._ I rose before day to go to the sea-side and inspect our two vessels.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Above, the scene was all repose; below, I found every thing in life and motion.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
inspectverbUS /ˌɪnˈspekt/
look over carefully
From this reading _Another trip to the wreck._ I rose before day to go to the sea-side and inspect our two vessels.
jauntnounUS /dʒɔːnt/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading I therefore gently descended the ladder.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Above, the scene was all repose; below, I found every thing in life and motion.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
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 The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My family did not hear me depart, and I was unwilling to disturb their balmy sleep, that sweet restorative of strength, so requisite for children.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Above, the scene was all repose; below, I found every thing in life and motion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My family did not hear me depart, and I was unwilling to disturb their balmy sleep, that sweet restorative of strength, so requisite for children.
not any; not one
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My family did not hear me depart, and I was unwilling to disturb their balmy sleep, that sweet restorative of strength, so requisite for children.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My family did not hear me depart, and I was unwilling to disturb their balmy sleep, that sweet restorative of strength, so requisite for children.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
and nothing more
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Another trip to the wreck._ I rose before day to go to the sea-side and inspect our two vessels.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading Above, the scene was all repose; below, I found every thing in life and motion.
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading My family did not hear me depart, and I was unwilling to disturb their balmy sleep, that sweet restorative of strength, so requisite for children.
restorativenounUS /rəˈstɔːrətɪv/
a medicine that strengthens and invigorates
From this reading My family did not hear me depart, and I was unwilling to disturb their balmy sleep, that sweet restorative of strength, so requisite for children.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading _Another trip to the wreck._ I rose before day to go to the sea-side and inspect our two vessels.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Above, the scene was all repose; below, I found every thing in life and motion.
sea-side
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From this reading _Another trip to the wreck._ I rose before day to go to the sea-side and inspect our two vessels.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading My family did not hear me depart, and I was unwilling to disturb their balmy sleep, that sweet restorative of strength, so requisite for children.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My family did not hear me depart, and I was unwilling to disturb their balmy sleep, that sweet restorative of strength, so requisite for children.
not in physical motion
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading My family did not hear me depart, and I was unwilling to disturb their balmy sleep, that sweet restorative of strength, so requisite for children.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading My family did not hear me depart, and I was unwilling to disturb their balmy sleep, that sweet restorative of strength, so requisite for children.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My family did not hear me depart, and I was unwilling to disturb their balmy sleep, that sweet restorative of strength, so requisite for children.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Another trip to the wreck._ I rose before day to go to the sea-side and inspect our two vessels.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading My family did not hear me depart, and I was unwilling to disturb their balmy sleep, that sweet restorative of strength, so requisite for children.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I therefore gently descended the ladder.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
a special situation
From this reading Above, the scene was all repose; below, I found every thing in life and motion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Another trip to the wreck._ I rose before day to go to the sea-side and inspect our two vessels.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading _Another trip to the wreck._ I rose before day to go to the sea-side and inspect our two vessels.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Another trip to the wreck._ I rose before day to go to the sea-side and inspect our two vessels.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading My family did not hear me depart, and I was unwilling to disturb their balmy sleep, that sweet restorative of strength, so requisite for children.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading _Another trip to the wreck._ I rose before day to go to the sea-side and inspect our two vessels.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My family did not hear me depart, and I was unwilling to disturb their balmy sleep, that sweet restorative of strength, so requisite for children.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading The dogs jumped about me for joy, perceiving I was going out; the cock and the hens flapped their wings and chuckled, and our goats shook their long beards as they browsed; but the ass, the only creature amongst them I was likely to want at that time, still lay stretched at full length on the grass, and discovered no inclination for the morning jaunt I designed for him.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading _Another trip to the wreck._ I rose before day to go to the sea-side and inspect our two vessels.
