accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading While we have recorded all the accidents and drawbacks, the reader must not imagine that they were really serious or detracted much from the pleasure.
(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 While we have recorded all the accidents and drawbacks, the reader must not imagine that they were really serious or detracted much from the pleasure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While we have recorded all the accidents and drawbacks, the reader must not imagine that they were really serious or detracted much from the pleasure.
for the reason that
From this reading If we fished and hunted but little it was because we found so much of interest and delight that the time was filled without these pastimes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If we fished and hunted but little it was because we found so much of interest and delight that the time was filled without these pastimes.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading If we fished and hunted but little it was because we found so much of interest and delight that the time was filled without these pastimes.
desirabilitynounUS /dɪˌzaɪrəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of being worthy of desiring
From this reading We did not use our wheels much for the same reason--we had so much going on that we rarely felt the desirability of more means of occupying our time.
detractedverbUS /dɪˈtræktɪd/
past form of “detract” — take away a part from; diminish
From this reading While we have recorded all the accidents and drawbacks, the reader must not imagine that they were really serious or detracted much from the pleasure.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We did not use our wheels much for the same reason--we had so much going on that we rarely felt the desirability of more means of occupying our time.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The Doctor enjoyed every moment of the trip.
drawbacksnounUS /ˈdrɔːbæks/
plural of “drawback” — the quality of being a hindrance
From this reading While we have recorded all the accidents and drawbacks, the reader must not imagine that they were really serious or detracted much from the pleasure.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The Doctor enjoyed every moment of the trip.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Doctor enjoyed every moment of the trip.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading We did not use our wheels much for the same reason--we had so much going on that we rarely felt the desirability of more means of occupying our time.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading If we fished and hunted but little it was because we found so much of interest and delight that the time was filled without these pastimes.
fishedverbUS /fɪʃt/
past form of “fish” — seek indirectly
From this reading If we fished and hunted but little it was because we found so much of interest and delight that the time was filled without these pastimes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We did not use our wheels much for the same reason--we had so much going on that we rarely felt the desirability of more means of occupying our time.
set up or found
From this reading If we fished and hunted but little it was because we found so much of interest and delight that the time was filled without these pastimes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While we have recorded all the accidents and drawbacks, the reader must not imagine that they were really serious or detracted much from the pleasure.
the act of departing
From this reading We did not use our wheels much for the same reason--we had so much going on that we rarely felt the desirability of more means of occupying our time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We did not use our wheels much for the same reason--we had so much going on that we rarely felt the desirability of more means of occupying our time.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading While we have recorded all the accidents and drawbacks, the reader must not imagine that they were really serious or detracted much from the pleasure.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading If we fished and hunted but little it was because we found so much of interest and delight that the time was filled without these pastimes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we fished and hunted but little it was because we found so much of interest and delight that the time was filled without these pastimes.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading While we have recorded all the accidents and drawbacks, the reader must not imagine that they were really serious or detracted much from the pleasure.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading If we fished and hunted but little it was because we found so much of interest and delight that the time was filled without these pastimes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If we fished and hunted but little it was because we found so much of interest and delight that the time was filled without these pastimes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If we fished and hunted but little it was because we found so much of interest and delight that the time was filled without these pastimes.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading We did not use our wheels much for the same reason--we had so much going on that we rarely felt the desirability of more means of occupying our time.
a particular point in time
From this reading The Doctor enjoyed every moment of the trip.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We did not use our wheels much for the same reason--we had so much going on that we rarely felt the desirability of more means of occupying our time.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading While we have recorded all the accidents and drawbacks, the reader must not imagine that they were really serious or detracted much from the pleasure.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading While we have recorded all the accidents and drawbacks, the reader must not imagine that they were really serious or detracted much from the pleasure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While we have recorded all the accidents and drawbacks, the reader must not imagine that they were really serious or detracted much from the pleasure.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading We did not use our wheels much for the same reason--we had so much going on that we rarely felt the desirability of more means of occupying our time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Doctor enjoyed every moment of the trip.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We did not use our wheels much for the same reason--we had so much going on that we rarely felt the desirability of more means of occupying our time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading While we have recorded all the accidents and drawbacks, the reader must not imagine that they were really serious or detracted much from the pleasure.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We did not use our wheels much for the same reason--we had so much going on that we rarely felt the desirability of more means of occupying our time.
pastimesnounUS /ˈpæstaɪmz/
plural of “pastime” — a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading If we fished and hunted but little it was because we found so much of interest and delight that the time was filled without these pastimes.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading While we have recorded all the accidents and drawbacks, the reader must not imagine that they were really serious or detracted much from the pleasure.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading We did not use our wheels much for the same reason--we had so much going on that we rarely felt the desirability of more means of occupying our time.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading While we have recorded all the accidents and drawbacks, the reader must not imagine that they were really serious or detracted much from the pleasure.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading While we have recorded all the accidents and drawbacks, the reader must not imagine that they were really serious or detracted much from the pleasure.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading We did not use our wheels much for the same reason--we had so much going on that we rarely felt the desirability of more means of occupying our time.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading While we have recorded all the accidents and drawbacks, the reader must not imagine that they were really serious or detracted much from the pleasure.
RESULTSnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading RESULTS.
Identical; not different.
From this reading We did not use our wheels much for the same reason--we had so much going on that we rarely felt the desirability of more means of occupying our time.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading While we have recorded all the accidents and drawbacks, the reader must not imagine that they were really serious or detracted much from the pleasure.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If we fished and hunted but little it was because we found so much of interest and delight that the time was filled without these pastimes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While we have recorded all the accidents and drawbacks, the reader must not imagine that they were really serious or detracted much from the pleasure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Doctor enjoyed every moment of the trip.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If we fished and hunted but little it was because we found so much of interest and delight that the time was filled without these pastimes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While we have recorded all the accidents and drawbacks, the reader must not imagine that they were really serious or detracted much from the pleasure.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If we fished and hunted but little it was because we found so much of interest and delight that the time was filled without these pastimes.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The Doctor enjoyed every moment of the trip.
the act of using
From this reading We did not use our wheels much for the same reason--we had so much going on that we rarely felt the desirability of more means of occupying our time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If we fished and hunted but little it was because we found so much of interest and delight that the time was filled without these pastimes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading While we have recorded all the accidents and drawbacks, the reader must not imagine that they were really serious or detracted much from the pleasure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While we have recorded all the accidents and drawbacks, the reader must not imagine that they were really serious or detracted much from the pleasure.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading We did not use our wheels much for the same reason--we had so much going on that we rarely felt the desirability of more means of occupying our time.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While we have recorded all the accidents and drawbacks, the reader must not imagine that they were really serious or detracted much from the pleasure.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If we fished and hunted but little it was because we found so much of interest and delight that the time was filled without these pastimes.
