used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Again, also following Tamroy's prophecy, the flow from his spring proved insufficient to keep all of his plantings alive, even though he had impounded the surplus in a small clay-lined reservoir.
anew
From this reading Again, also following Tamroy's prophecy, the flow from his spring proved insufficient to keep all of his plantings alive, even though he had impounded the surplus in a small clay-lined reservoir.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Again, also following Tamroy's prophecy, the flow from his spring proved insufficient to keep all of his plantings alive, even though he had impounded the surplus in a small clay-lined reservoir.
(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 Again, also following Tamroy's prophecy, the flow from his spring proved insufficient to keep all of his plantings alive, even though he had impounded the surplus in a small clay-lined reservoir.
in addition
From this reading Again, also following Tamroy's prophecy, the flow from his spring proved insufficient to keep all of his plantings alive, even though he had impounded the surplus in a small clay-lined reservoir.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCERNING SPRINGS AND SHOWUT POCHE-DAKA It was evident to Oliver Drew that Clinker Creek was lowering fast, as Damon Tamroy had predicted that it would do.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CONCERNING SPRINGS AND SHOWUT POCHE-DAKA It was evident to Oliver Drew that Clinker Creek was lowering fast, as Damon Tamroy had predicted that it would do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He stood with hands on hips today, frowning at the tinkling stream of water running from the rusty length of pipe into the reservoir.
can't
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From this reading "There's just one thing to do," he remarked to it, "and that's to see if I can't increase your putter-putter.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He feared that it would go entirely dry just when certain vegetables would need it most.
clay-lined
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From this reading Again, also following Tamroy's prophecy, the flow from his spring proved insufficient to keep all of his plantings alive, even though he had impounded the surplus in a small clay-lined reservoir.
Clinkernoun
a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire
From this reading CONCERNING SPRINGS AND SHOWUT POCHE-DAKA It was evident to Oliver Drew that Clinker Creek was lowering fast, as Damon Tamroy had predicted that it would do.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CONCERNING SPRINGS AND SHOWUT POCHE-DAKA It was evident to Oliver Drew that Clinker Creek was lowering fast, as Damon Tamroy had predicted that it would do.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading CONCERNING SPRINGS AND SHOWUT POCHE-DAKA It was evident to Oliver Drew that Clinker Creek was lowering fast, as Damon Tamroy had predicted that it would do.
DamonnounUS /ˈdeɪmən/
the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)
From this reading CONCERNING SPRINGS AND SHOWUT POCHE-DAKA It was evident to Oliver Drew that Clinker Creek was lowering fast, as Damon Tamroy had predicted that it would do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading CONCERNING SPRINGS AND SHOWUT POCHE-DAKA It was evident to Oliver Drew that Clinker Creek was lowering fast, as Damon Tamroy had predicted that it would do.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading CONCERNING SPRINGS AND SHOWUT POCHE-DAKA It was evident to Oliver Drew that Clinker Creek was lowering fast, as Damon Tamroy had predicted that it would do.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading He feared that it would go entirely dry just when certain vegetables would need it most.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He feared that it would go entirely dry just when certain vegetables would need it most.
divisible by two
From this reading Again, also following Tamroy's prophecy, the flow from his spring proved insufficient to keep all of his plantings alive, even though he had impounded the surplus in a small clay-lined reservoir.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading CONCERNING SPRINGS AND SHOWUT POCHE-DAKA It was evident to Oliver Drew that Clinker Creek was lowering fast, as Damon Tamroy had predicted that it would do.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading CONCERNING SPRINGS AND SHOWUT POCHE-DAKA It was evident to Oliver Drew that Clinker Creek was lowering fast, as Damon Tamroy had predicted that it would do.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He feared that it would go entirely dry just when certain vegetables would need it most.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Again, also following Tamroy's prophecy, the flow from his spring proved insufficient to keep all of his plantings alive, even though he had impounded the surplus in a small clay-lined reservoir.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Again, also following Tamroy's prophecy, the flow from his spring proved insufficient to keep all of his plantings alive, even though he had impounded the surplus in a small clay-lined reservoir.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Again, also following Tamroy's prophecy, the flow from his spring proved insufficient to keep all of his plantings alive, even though he had impounded the surplus in a small clay-lined reservoir.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading He stood with hands on hips today, frowning at the tinkling stream of water running from the rusty length of pipe into the reservoir.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He feared that it would go entirely dry just when certain vegetables would need it most.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CONCERNING SPRINGS AND SHOWUT POCHE-DAKA It was evident to Oliver Drew that Clinker Creek was lowering fast, as Damon Tamroy had predicted that it would do.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He stood with hands on hips today, frowning at the tinkling stream of water running from the rusty length of pipe into the reservoir.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He feared that it would go entirely dry just when certain vegetables would need it most.
hipsnounUS /hɪps/
plural of “hip” — either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading He stood with hands on hips today, frowning at the tinkling stream of water running from the rusty length of pipe into the reservoir.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Again, also following Tamroy's prophecy, the flow from his spring proved insufficient to keep all of his plantings alive, even though he had impounded the surplus in a small clay-lined reservoir.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "There's just one thing to do," he remarked to it, "and that's to see if I can't increase your putter-putter.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "There's just one thing to do," he remarked to it, "and that's to see if I can't increase your putter-putter.
impoundedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “impound” — take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
From this reading Again, also following Tamroy's prophecy, the flow from his spring proved insufficient to keep all of his plantings alive, even though he had impounded the surplus in a small clay-lined reservoir.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Again, also following Tamroy's prophecy, the flow from his spring proved insufficient to keep all of his plantings alive, even though he had impounded the surplus in a small clay-lined reservoir.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading "There's just one thing to do," he remarked to it, "and that's to see if I can't increase your putter-putter.
insufficientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
From this reading Again, also following Tamroy's prophecy, the flow from his spring proved insufficient to keep all of his plantings alive, even though he had impounded the surplus in a small clay-lined reservoir.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He stood with hands on hips today, frowning at the tinkling stream of water running from the rusty length of pipe into the reservoir.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CONCERNING SPRINGS AND SHOWUT POCHE-DAKA It was evident to Oliver Drew that Clinker Creek was lowering fast, as Damon Tamroy had predicted that it would do.
and nothing more
From this reading He feared that it would go entirely dry just when certain vegetables would need it most.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Again, also following Tamroy's prophecy, the flow from his spring proved insufficient to keep all of his plantings alive, even though he had impounded the surplus in a small clay-lined reservoir.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading He stood with hands on hips today, frowning at the tinkling stream of water running from the rusty length of pipe into the reservoir.
loweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading CONCERNING SPRINGS AND SHOWUT POCHE-DAKA It was evident to Oliver Drew that Clinker Creek was lowering fast, as Damon Tamroy had predicted that it would do.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He feared that it would go entirely dry just when certain vegetables would need it most.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading He feared that it would go entirely dry just when certain vegetables would need it most.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Again, also following Tamroy's prophecy, the flow from his spring proved insufficient to keep all of his plantings alive, even though he had impounded the surplus in a small clay-lined reservoir.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading CONCERNING SPRINGS AND SHOWUT POCHE-DAKA It was evident to Oliver Drew that Clinker Creek was lowering fast, as Damon Tamroy had predicted that it would do.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He stood with hands on hips today, frowning at the tinkling stream of water running from the rusty length of pipe into the reservoir.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "There's just one thing to do," he remarked to it, "and that's to see if I can't increase your putter-putter.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading He stood with hands on hips today, frowning at the tinkling stream of water running from the rusty length of pipe into the reservoir.
plantingsnounUS /ˈplæntɪŋz/
plural of “planting” — the act of fixing firmly in place
From this reading Again, also following Tamroy's prophecy, the flow from his spring proved insufficient to keep all of his plantings alive, even though he had impounded the surplus in a small clay-lined reservoir.
POCHE-DAKA
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From this reading CONCERNING SPRINGS AND SHOWUT POCHE-DAKA It was evident to Oliver Drew that Clinker Creek was lowering fast, as Damon Tamroy had predicted that it would do.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading CONCERNING SPRINGS AND SHOWUT POCHE-DAKA It was evident to Oliver Drew that Clinker Creek was lowering fast, as Damon Tamroy had predicted that it would do.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading Again, also following Tamroy's prophecy, the flow from his spring proved insufficient to keep all of his plantings alive, even though he had impounded the surplus in a small clay-lined reservoir.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Again, also following Tamroy's prophecy, the flow from his spring proved insufficient to keep all of his plantings alive, even though he had impounded the surplus in a small clay-lined reservoir.
putter-putter
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From this reading "There's just one thing to do," he remarked to it, "and that's to see if I can't increase your putter-putter.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "There's just one thing to do," he remarked to it, "and that's to see if I can't increase your putter-putter.
reservoirnounUS /ˈrezəvwɑːr/
a large or extra supply of something
From this reading Again, also following Tamroy's prophecy, the flow from his spring proved insufficient to keep all of his plantings alive, even though he had impounded the surplus in a small clay-lined reservoir.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading He stood with hands on hips today, frowning at the tinkling stream of water running from the rusty length of pipe into the reservoir.
rustyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌsti/
covered with or consisting of rust
From this reading He stood with hands on hips today, frowning at the tinkling stream of water running from the rusty length of pipe into the reservoir.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "There's just one thing to do," he remarked to it, "and that's to see if I can't increase your putter-putter.
SHOWUT
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From this reading CONCERNING SPRINGS AND SHOWUT POCHE-DAKA It was evident to Oliver Drew that Clinker Creek was lowering fast, as Damon Tamroy had predicted that it would do.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Again, also following Tamroy's prophecy, the flow from his spring proved insufficient to keep all of his plantings alive, even though he had impounded the surplus in a small clay-lined reservoir.
the season of growth
From this reading Again, also following Tamroy's prophecy, the flow from his spring proved insufficient to keep all of his plantings alive, even though he had impounded the surplus in a small clay-lined reservoir.
SPRINGSnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading CONCERNING SPRINGS AND SHOWUT POCHE-DAKA It was evident to Oliver Drew that Clinker Creek was lowering fast, as Damon Tamroy had predicted that it would do.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood with hands on hips today, frowning at the tinkling stream of water running from the rusty length of pipe into the reservoir.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading He stood with hands on hips today, frowning at the tinkling stream of water running from the rusty length of pipe into the reservoir.
surplusnounUS /ˈsɜːrpləs/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading Again, also following Tamroy's prophecy, the flow from his spring proved insufficient to keep all of his plantings alive, even though he had impounded the surplus in a small clay-lined reservoir.
Tamroy
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From this reading CONCERNING SPRINGS AND SHOWUT POCHE-DAKA It was evident to Oliver Drew that Clinker Creek was lowering fast, as Damon Tamroy had predicted that it would do.
Tamroy's
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From this reading Again, also following Tamroy's prophecy, the flow from his spring proved insufficient to keep all of his plantings alive, even though he had impounded the surplus in a small clay-lined reservoir.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONCERNING SPRINGS AND SHOWUT POCHE-DAKA It was evident to Oliver Drew that Clinker Creek was lowering fast, as Damon Tamroy had predicted that it would do.
that's
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From this reading "There's just one thing to do," he remarked to it, "and that's to see if I can't increase your putter-putter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Again, also following Tamroy's prophecy, the flow from his spring proved insufficient to keep all of his plantings alive, even though he had impounded the surplus in a small clay-lined reservoir.
There's
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From this reading "There's just one thing to do," he remarked to it, "and that's to see if I can't increase your putter-putter.
a special situation
From this reading "There's just one thing to do," he remarked to it, "and that's to see if I can't increase your putter-putter.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Again, also following Tamroy's prophecy, the flow from his spring proved insufficient to keep all of his plantings alive, even though he had impounded the surplus in a small clay-lined reservoir.
tinklingadjectiveUS /ˈtɪŋkəlɪŋ/
like the short high ringing sound of a small bell
From this reading He stood with hands on hips today, frowning at the tinkling stream of water running from the rusty length of pipe into the reservoir.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCERNING SPRINGS AND SHOWUT POCHE-DAKA It was evident to Oliver Drew that Clinker Creek was lowering fast, as Damon Tamroy had predicted that it would do.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading He stood with hands on hips today, frowning at the tinkling stream of water running from the rusty length of pipe into the reservoir.
vegetablesnounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəlz/
plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading He feared that it would go entirely dry just when certain vegetables would need it most.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONCERNING SPRINGS AND SHOWUT POCHE-DAKA It was evident to Oliver Drew that Clinker Creek was lowering fast, as Damon Tamroy had predicted that it would do.
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 He stood with hands on hips today, frowning at the tinkling stream of water running from the rusty length of pipe into the reservoir.
at the time that
From this reading He feared that it would go entirely dry just when certain vegetables would need it most.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He stood with hands on hips today, frowning at the tinkling stream of water running from the rusty length of pipe into the reservoir.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading CONCERNING SPRINGS AND SHOWUT POCHE-DAKA It was evident to Oliver Drew that Clinker Creek was lowering fast, as Damon Tamroy had predicted that it would do.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "There's just one thing to do," he remarked to it, "and that's to see if I can't increase your putter-putter.
