used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The young man set forth the meal as temptingly as he could on a flat rock, and at the risk of breaking his sinews carried another rock for Colina to sit upon.
anew
From this reading His apologies for the discrepancies in the service disarmed Colina again.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am no fine lady," she said.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INVITATION TO DINE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The young man set forth the meal as temptingly as he could on a flat rock, and at the risk of breaking his sinews carried another rock for Colina to sit upon.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The young man set forth the meal as temptingly as he could on a flat rock, and at the risk of breaking his sinews carried another rock for Colina to sit upon.
apologiesnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiːz/
plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading His apologies for the discrepancies in the service disarmed Colina again.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Lunch was not long in preparing, for the rice had been on the fire when Colina first appeared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The young man set forth the meal as temptingly as he could on a flat rock, and at the risk of breaking his sinews carried another rock for Colina to sit upon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The young man set forth the meal as temptingly as he could on a flat rock, and at the risk of breaking his sinews carried another rock for Colina to sit upon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lunch was not long in preparing, for the rice had been on the fire when Colina first appeared.
the act of breaking something
From this reading The young man set forth the meal as temptingly as he could on a flat rock, and at the risk of breaking his sinews carried another rock for Colina to sit upon.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The young man set forth the meal as temptingly as he could on a flat rock, and at the risk of breaking his sinews carried another rock for Colina to sit upon.
Colina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lunch was not long in preparing, for the rice had been on the fire when Colina first appeared.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The young man set forth the meal as temptingly as he could on a flat rock, and at the risk of breaking his sinews carried another rock for Colina to sit upon.
DINEverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading AN INVITATION TO DINE.
disarmedverbUS /dɪˈsɑːrmd/
past form of “disarm” — remove offensive capability from
From this reading His apologies for the discrepancies in the service disarmed Colina again.
discrepanciesnounUS /dɪˈskrepənsiz/
plural of “discrepancy” — a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
From this reading His apologies for the discrepancies in the service disarmed Colina again.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "I am no fine lady," she said.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Lunch was not long in preparing, for the rice had been on the fire when Colina first appeared.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Lunch was not long in preparing, for the rice had been on the fire when Colina first appeared.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading The young man set forth the meal as temptingly as he could on a flat rock, and at the risk of breaking his sinews carried another rock for Colina to sit upon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lunch was not long in preparing, for the rice had been on the fire when Colina first appeared.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The young man set forth the meal as temptingly as he could on a flat rock, and at the risk of breaking his sinews carried another rock for Colina to sit upon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lunch was not long in preparing, for the rice had been on the fire when Colina first appeared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young man set forth the meal as temptingly as he could on a flat rock, and at the risk of breaking his sinews carried another rock for Colina to sit upon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The young man set forth the meal as temptingly as he could on a flat rock, and at the risk of breaking his sinews carried another rock for Colina to sit upon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am no fine lady," she said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lunch was not long in preparing, for the rice had been on the fire when Colina first appeared.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading AN INVITATION TO DINE.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "I am no fine lady," she said.
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 Lunch was not long in preparing, for the rice had been on the fire when Colina first appeared.
take the midday meal
From this reading Lunch was not long in preparing, for the rice had been on the fire when Colina first appeared.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man set forth the meal as temptingly as he could on a flat rock, and at the risk of breaking his sinews carried another rock for Colina to sit upon.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The young man set forth the meal as temptingly as he could on a flat rock, and at the risk of breaking his sinews carried another rock for Colina to sit upon.
not any; not one
From this reading "I am no fine lady," she said.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lunch was not long in preparing, for the rice had been on the fire when Colina first appeared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The young man set forth the meal as temptingly as he could on a flat rock, and at the risk of breaking his sinews carried another rock for Colina to sit upon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lunch was not long in preparing, for the rice had been on the fire when Colina first appeared.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Lunch was not long in preparing, for the rice had been on the fire when Colina first appeared.
ricenounUS /raɪs/
grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished
From this reading Lunch was not long in preparing, for the rice had been on the fire when Colina first appeared.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The young man set forth the meal as temptingly as he could on a flat rock, and at the risk of breaking his sinews carried another rock for Colina to sit upon.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The young man set forth the meal as temptingly as he could on a flat rock, and at the risk of breaking his sinews carried another rock for Colina to sit upon.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am no fine lady," she said.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading His apologies for the discrepancies in the service disarmed Colina again.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The young man set forth the meal as temptingly as he could on a flat rock, and at the risk of breaking his sinews carried another rock for Colina to sit upon.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am no fine lady," she said.
sinews
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young man set forth the meal as temptingly as he could on a flat rock, and at the risk of breaking his sinews carried another rock for Colina to sit upon.
be seated
From this reading The young man set forth the meal as temptingly as he could on a flat rock, and at the risk of breaking his sinews carried another rock for Colina to sit upon.
temptinglyadverb
in a tempting seductive manner
From this reading The young man set forth the meal as temptingly as he could on a flat rock, and at the risk of breaking his sinews carried another rock for Colina to sit upon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lunch was not long in preparing, for the rice had been on the fire when Colina first appeared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN INVITATION TO DINE.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The young man set forth the meal as temptingly as he could on a flat rock, and at the risk of breaking his sinews carried another rock for Colina to sit upon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lunch was not long in preparing, for the rice had been on the fire when Colina first appeared.
at the time that
From this reading Lunch was not long in preparing, for the rice had been on the fire when Colina first appeared.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man set forth the meal as temptingly as he could on a flat rock, and at the risk of breaking his sinews carried another rock for Colina to sit upon.
