used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
(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 Nan was appreciating it all immensely.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Jack, who always enjoyed going further in her discoveries than any one else, was one morning wading just beyond where Nan was taking her early dip.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Jack, who always enjoyed going further in her discoveries than any one else, was one morning wading just beyond where Nan was taking her early dip.
appreciatingverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “appreciate” — recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading Nan was appreciating it all immensely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every blade of grass was shining with dew and the birds were twittering in the trees or were dipping their wings in the lake as they flew over.
barefootedadjective
without shoes
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The sun had not been up very long and there was a rosy light upon land and water.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Jack, who always enjoyed going further in her discoveries than any one else, was one morning wading just beyond where Nan was taking her early dip.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Every blade of grass was shining with dew and the birds were twittering in the trees or were dipping their wings in the lake as they flew over.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading Every blade of grass was shining with dew and the birds were twittering in the trees or were dipping their wings in the lake as they flew over.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading Every blade of grass was shining with dew and the birds were twittering in the trees or were dipping their wings in the lake as they flew over.
DIPverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
dippingverbUS /ˈdɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “dip” — immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading Every blade of grass was shining with dew and the birds were twittering in the trees or were dipping their wings in the lake as they flew over.
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading Jack, who always enjoyed going further in her discoveries than any one else, was one morning wading just beyond where Nan was taking her early dip.
EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack, who always enjoyed going further in her discoveries than any one else, was one morning wading just beyond where Nan was taking her early dip.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Jack, who always enjoyed going further in her discoveries than any one else, was one morning wading just beyond where Nan was taking her early dip.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Every blade of grass was shining with dew and the birds were twittering in the trees or were dipping their wings in the lake as they flew over.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Jack, who always enjoyed going further in her discoveries than any one else, was one morning wading just beyond where Nan was taking her early dip.
the act of departing
From this reading Jack, who always enjoyed going further in her discoveries than any one else, was one morning wading just beyond where Nan was taking her early dip.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sun had not been up very long and there was a rosy light upon land and water.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack, who always enjoyed going further in her discoveries than any one else, was one morning wading just beyond where Nan was taking her early dip.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading Nan was appreciating it all immensely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack, who always enjoyed going further in her discoveries than any one else, was one morning wading just beyond where Nan was taking her early dip.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nan was appreciating it all immensely.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack, who always enjoyed going further in her discoveries than any one else, was one morning wading just beyond where Nan was taking her early dip.
and nothing more
From this reading Jack, who always enjoyed going further in her discoveries than any one else, was one morning wading just beyond where Nan was taking her early dip.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Every blade of grass was shining with dew and the birds were twittering in the trees or were dipping their wings in the lake as they flew over.
lakesidenounUS /ˈleɪksaɪd/
the shore of a lake
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The sun had not been up very long and there was a rosy light upon land and water.
the sound of laughing
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The sun had not been up very long and there was a rosy light upon land and water.
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 sun had not been up very long and there was a rosy light upon land and water.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading Jack, who always enjoyed going further in her discoveries than any one else, was one morning wading just beyond where Nan was taking her early dip.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sun had not been up very long and there was a rosy light upon land and water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jack, who always enjoyed going further in her discoveries than any one else, was one morning wading just beyond where Nan was taking her early dip.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every blade of grass was shining with dew and the birds were twittering in the trees or were dipping their wings in the lake as they flew over.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Every blade of grass was shining with dew and the birds were twittering in the trees or were dipping their wings in the lake as they flew over.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading The sun had not been up very long and there was a rosy light upon land and water.
scuddingnoun
the act of moving along swiftly (as before a gale)
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Every blade of grass was shining with dew and the birds were twittering in the trees or were dipping their wings in the lake as they flew over.
splashingnounUS /ˈsplæʃɪŋ/
the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun had not been up very long and there was a rosy light upon land and water.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Jack, who always enjoyed going further in her discoveries than any one else, was one morning wading just beyond where Nan was taking her early dip.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Jack, who always enjoyed going further in her discoveries than any one else, was one morning wading just beyond where Nan was taking her early dip.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Every blade of grass was shining with dew and the birds were twittering in the trees or were dipping their wings in the lake as they flew over.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The sun had not been up very long and there was a rosy light upon land and water.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every blade of grass was shining with dew and the birds were twittering in the trees or were dipping their wings in the lake as they flew over.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Every blade of grass was shining with dew and the birds were twittering in the trees or were dipping their wings in the lake as they flew over.
twittering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every blade of grass was shining with dew and the birds were twittering in the trees or were dipping their wings in the lake as they flew over.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The sun had not been up very long and there was a rosy light upon land and water.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The sun had not been up very long and there was a rosy light upon land and water.
precisely as stated
From this reading The sun had not been up very long and there was a rosy light upon land and water.
wadingnounUS /ˈweɪdɪŋ/
walking with your feet in shallow water
From this reading Jack, who always enjoyed going further in her discoveries than any one else, was one morning wading just beyond where Nan was taking her early dip.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack, who always enjoyed going further in her discoveries than any one else, was one morning wading just beyond where Nan was taking her early dip.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The sun had not been up very long and there was a rosy light upon land and water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
in or at the place that
From this reading Jack, who always enjoyed going further in her discoveries than any one else, was one morning wading just beyond where Nan was taking her early dip.
which person or people
From this reading Jack, who always enjoyed going further in her discoveries than any one else, was one morning wading just beyond where Nan was taking her early dip.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Every blade of grass was shining with dew and the birds were twittering in the trees or were dipping their wings in the lake as they flew over.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every blade of grass was shining with dew and the birds were twittering in the trees or were dipping their wings in the lake as they flew over.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading AN EARLY DIP Almost every morning were seen barefooted figures scudding across the grass from the tents to the lakeside, and next would follow a great splashing about to the accompaniment of much laughter.
