used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The afternoon went by quickly, for, lulled by the drowsy hum of the bees, she had fallen asleep in the hammock under the umbrella-tree, and slept a long time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then supper was earlier than usual, as Jack wanted his before starting to the ranch.
in a state of sleep
From this reading The afternoon went by quickly, for, lulled by the drowsy hum of the bees, she had fallen asleep in the hammock under the umbrella-tree, and slept a long time.
bandagenounUS /ˈbændɪdʒ/
a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading The afternoon went by quickly, for, lulled by the drowsy hum of the bees, she had fallen asleep in the hammock under the umbrella-tree, and slept a long time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Then supper was earlier than usual, as Jack wanted his before starting to the ranch.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The afternoon went by quickly, for, lulled by the drowsy hum of the bees, she had fallen asleep in the hammock under the umbrella-tree, and slept a long time.
Chris
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chris, the Mexican, was taking a holiday, and had offered Jack a quarter to do the milking for him that evening.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Chris, the Mexican, was taking a holiday, and had offered Jack a quarter to do the milking for him that evening.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Holland strolled down the road with him, since the lost horseshoe prevented him taking the ride he had expected to enjoy.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading The afternoon went by quickly, for, lulled by the drowsy hum of the bees, she had fallen asleep in the hammock under the umbrella-tree, and slept a long time.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Then supper was earlier than usual, as Jack wanted his before starting to the ranch.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Holland strolled down the road with him, since the lost horseshoe prevented him taking the ride he had expected to enjoy.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Chris, the Mexican, was taking a holiday, and had offered Jack a quarter to do the milking for him that evening.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Holland strolled down the road with him, since the lost horseshoe prevented him taking the ride he had expected to enjoy.
opinion or judgment
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The afternoon went by quickly, for, lulled by the drowsy hum of the bees, she had fallen asleep in the hammock under the umbrella-tree, and slept a long time.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
hammocknounUS /ˈhæmək/
a small natural hill
From this reading The afternoon went by quickly, for, lulled by the drowsy hum of the bees, she had fallen asleep in the hammock under the umbrella-tree, and slept a long time.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Holland strolled down the road with him, since the lost horseshoe prevented him taking the ride he had expected to enjoy.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Chris, the Mexican, was taking a holiday, and had offered Jack a quarter to do the milking for him that evening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then supper was earlier than usual, as Jack wanted his before starting to the ranch.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Chris, the Mexican, was taking a holiday, and had offered Jack a quarter to do the milking for him that evening.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading Holland strolled down the road with him, since the lost horseshoe prevented him taking the ride he had expected to enjoy.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
horseshoenounUS /ˈhɔːrsʃuː/
game equipment consisting of an open ring of iron used in playing horseshoes
From this reading Holland strolled down the road with him, since the lost horseshoe prevented him taking the ride he had expected to enjoy.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading The afternoon went by quickly, for, lulled by the drowsy hum of the bees, she had fallen asleep in the hammock under the umbrella-tree, and slept a long time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The afternoon went by quickly, for, lulled by the drowsy hum of the bees, she had fallen asleep in the hammock under the umbrella-tree, and slept a long time.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Then supper was earlier than usual, as Jack wanted his before starting to the ranch.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
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 afternoon went by quickly, for, lulled by the drowsy hum of the bees, she had fallen asleep in the hammock under the umbrella-tree, and slept a long time.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
lulledverbUS /lʌld/
past form of “lull” — calm by deception
From this reading The afternoon went by quickly, for, lulled by the drowsy hum of the bees, she had fallen asleep in the hammock under the umbrella-tree, and slept a long time.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Chris, the Mexican, was taking a holiday, and had offered Jack a quarter to do the milking for him that evening.
milkingverbUS /ˈmɪlkɪŋ/
-ing form of “milk” — take milk from female mammals
From this reading Chris, the Mexican, was taking a holiday, and had offered Jack a quarter to do the milking for him that evening.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The afternoon went by quickly, for, lulled by the drowsy hum of the bees, she had fallen asleep in the hammock under the umbrella-tree, and slept a long time.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Chris, the Mexican, was taking a holiday, and had offered Jack a quarter to do the milking for him that evening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Holland strolled down the road with him, since the lost horseshoe prevented him taking the ride he had expected to enjoy.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Chris, the Mexican, was taking a holiday, and had offered Jack a quarter to do the milking for him that evening.
with speed
From this reading The afternoon went by quickly, for, lulled by the drowsy hum of the bees, she had fallen asleep in the hammock under the umbrella-tree, and slept a long time.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Then supper was earlier than usual, as Jack wanted his before starting to the ranch.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Holland strolled down the road with him, since the lost horseshoe prevented him taking the ride he had expected to enjoy.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Holland strolled down the road with him, since the lost horseshoe prevented him taking the ride he had expected to enjoy.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The afternoon went by quickly, for, lulled by the drowsy hum of the bees, she had fallen asleep in the hammock under the umbrella-tree, and slept a long time.
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Holland strolled down the road with him, since the lost horseshoe prevented him taking the ride he had expected to enjoy.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The afternoon went by quickly, for, lulled by the drowsy hum of the bees, she had fallen asleep in the hammock under the umbrella-tree, and slept a long time.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Then supper was earlier than usual, as Jack wanted his before starting to the ranch.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Holland strolled down the road with him, since the lost horseshoe prevented him taking the ride he had expected to enjoy.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Then supper was earlier than usual, as Jack wanted his before starting to the ranch.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Chris, the Mexican, was taking a holiday, and had offered Jack a quarter to do the milking for him that evening.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Then supper was earlier than usual, as Jack wanted his before starting to the ranch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then supper was earlier than usual, as Jack wanted his before starting to the ranch.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The afternoon went by quickly, for, lulled by the drowsy hum of the bees, she had fallen asleep in the hammock under the umbrella-tree, and slept a long time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
umbrella-tree
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The afternoon went by quickly, for, lulled by the drowsy hum of the bees, she had fallen asleep in the hammock under the umbrella-tree, and slept a long time.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The afternoon went by quickly, for, lulled by the drowsy hum of the bees, she had fallen asleep in the hammock under the umbrella-tree, and slept a long time.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Then supper was earlier than usual, as Jack wanted his before starting to the ranch.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Then supper was earlier than usual, as Jack wanted his before starting to the ranch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then supper was earlier than usual, as Jack wanted his before starting to the ranch.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The afternoon went by quickly, for, lulled by the drowsy hum of the bees, she had fallen asleep in the hammock under the umbrella-tree, and slept a long time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading LOST ON THE DESERT IF Washington had not lost a shoe on the way home from church, and if Joyce had not been seized with a violent headache that sent her to bed with a bandage over her eyes, the day would have ended far differently for Lloyd.
