used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FLOWER ON A MOUNTAIN TOP Prosperous days came to the Lodge.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Hospitable John Morrison had found a calling suited to his gifts when he came across the mountain and built the big log tavern at the foot of McIntyre.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Usually he was away with his party by daybreak and did not return until after nightfall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hospitable John Morrison had found a calling suited to his gifts when he came across the mountain and built the big log tavern at the foot of McIntyre.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hospitable John Morrison had found a calling suited to his gifts when he came across the mountain and built the big log tavern at the foot of McIntyre.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Usually he was away with his party by daybreak and did not return until after nightfall.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading With July, guests multiplied, and for those whose duty it was to provide entertainment the problem became definite and practical.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hospitable John Morrison had found a calling suited to his gifts when he came across the mountain and built the big log tavern at the foot of McIntyre.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Hospitable John Morrison had found a calling suited to his gifts when he came across the mountain and built the big log tavern at the foot of McIntyre.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Usually he was away with his party by daybreak and did not return until after nightfall.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Hospitable John Morrison had found a calling suited to his gifts when he came across the mountain and built the big log tavern at the foot of McIntyre.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A FLOWER ON A MOUNTAIN TOP Prosperous days came to the Lodge.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Edith Morrison found her duties each day heavier and Robin Farnham was seldom unemployed.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading Usually he was away with his party by daybreak and did not return until after nightfall.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A FLOWER ON A MOUNTAIN TOP Prosperous days came to the Lodge.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading With July, guests multiplied, and for those whose duty it was to provide entertainment the problem became definite and practical.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Usually he was away with his party by daybreak and did not return until after nightfall.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Edith Morrison found her duties each day heavier and Robin Farnham was seldom unemployed.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading With July, guests multiplied, and for those whose duty it was to provide entertainment the problem became definite and practical.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Edith Morrison found her duties each day heavier and Robin Farnham was seldom unemployed.
Edith
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From this reading Edith Morrison found her duties each day heavier and Robin Farnham was seldom unemployed.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading With July, guests multiplied, and for those whose duty it was to provide entertainment the problem became definite and practical.
Farnham
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From this reading Edith Morrison found her duties each day heavier and Robin Farnham was seldom unemployed.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading A FLOWER ON A MOUNTAIN TOP Prosperous days came to the Lodge.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Hospitable John Morrison had found a calling suited to his gifts when he came across the mountain and built the big log tavern at the foot of McIntyre.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With July, guests multiplied, and for those whose duty it was to provide entertainment the problem became definite and practical.
set up or found
From this reading Hospitable John Morrison had found a calling suited to his gifts when he came across the mountain and built the big log tavern at the foot of McIntyre.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Hospitable John Morrison had found a calling suited to his gifts when he came across the mountain and built the big log tavern at the foot of McIntyre.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading With July, guests multiplied, and for those whose duty it was to provide entertainment the problem became definite and practical.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hospitable John Morrison had found a calling suited to his gifts when he came across the mountain and built the big log tavern at the foot of McIntyre.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hospitable John Morrison had found a calling suited to his gifts when he came across the mountain and built the big log tavern at the foot of McIntyre.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Edith Morrison found her duties each day heavier and Robin Farnham was seldom unemployed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Edith Morrison found her duties each day heavier and Robin Farnham was seldom unemployed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hospitable John Morrison had found a calling suited to his gifts when he came across the mountain and built the big log tavern at the foot of McIntyre.
HospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading Hospitable John Morrison had found a calling suited to his gifts when he came across the mountain and built the big log tavern at the foot of McIntyre.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With July, guests multiplied, and for those whose duty it was to provide entertainment the problem became definite and practical.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Hospitable John Morrison had found a calling suited to his gifts when he came across the mountain and built the big log tavern at the foot of McIntyre.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading With July, guests multiplied, and for those whose duty it was to provide entertainment the problem became definite and practical.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading A FLOWER ON A MOUNTAIN TOP Prosperous days came to the Lodge.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading Hospitable John Morrison had found a calling suited to his gifts when he came across the mountain and built the big log tavern at the foot of McIntyre.
McIntyre
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From this reading Hospitable John Morrison had found a calling suited to his gifts when he came across the mountain and built the big log tavern at the foot of McIntyre.
MorrisonnounUS /ˈmɔːrɪsən/
United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading Hospitable John Morrison had found a calling suited to his gifts when he came across the mountain and built the big log tavern at the foot of McIntyre.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A FLOWER ON A MOUNTAIN TOP Prosperous days came to the Lodge.
multipliedadjectiveUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪd/
greatly increased as by multiplication
From this reading With July, guests multiplied, and for those whose duty it was to provide entertainment the problem became definite and practical.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Usually he was away with his party by daybreak and did not return until after nightfall.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Usually he was away with his party by daybreak and did not return until after nightfall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hospitable John Morrison had found a calling suited to his gifts when he came across the mountain and built the big log tavern at the foot of McIntyre.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A FLOWER ON A MOUNTAIN TOP Prosperous days came to the Lodge.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Usually he was away with his party by daybreak and did not return until after nightfall.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading With July, guests multiplied, and for those whose duty it was to provide entertainment the problem became definite and practical.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading With July, guests multiplied, and for those whose duty it was to provide entertainment the problem became definite and practical.
ProsperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading A FLOWER ON A MOUNTAIN TOP Prosperous days came to the Lodge.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading With July, guests multiplied, and for those whose duty it was to provide entertainment the problem became definite and practical.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Usually he was away with his party by daybreak and did not return until after nightfall.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading Edith Morrison found her duties each day heavier and Robin Farnham was seldom unemployed.
not often
From this reading Edith Morrison found her duties each day heavier and Robin Farnham was seldom unemployed.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Hospitable John Morrison had found a calling suited to his gifts when he came across the mountain and built the big log tavern at the foot of McIntyre.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading Hospitable John Morrison had found a calling suited to his gifts when he came across the mountain and built the big log tavern at the foot of McIntyre.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FLOWER ON A MOUNTAIN TOP Prosperous days came to the Lodge.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading With July, guests multiplied, and for those whose duty it was to provide entertainment the problem became definite and practical.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FLOWER ON A MOUNTAIN TOP Prosperous days came to the Lodge.
the upper part of anything
From this reading A FLOWER ON A MOUNTAIN TOP Prosperous days came to the Lodge.
unemployedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnemˈplɔɪd/
not engaged in a gainful occupation
From this reading Edith Morrison found her duties each day heavier and Robin Farnham was seldom unemployed.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Usually he was away with his party by daybreak and did not return until after nightfall.
under normal conditions
From this reading Usually he was away with his party by daybreak and did not return until after nightfall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With July, guests multiplied, and for those whose duty it was to provide entertainment the problem became definite and practical.
at the time that
From this reading Hospitable John Morrison had found a calling suited to his gifts when he came across the mountain and built the big log tavern at the foot of McIntyre.
belonging to which person
From this reading With July, guests multiplied, and for those whose duty it was to provide entertainment the problem became definite and practical.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With July, guests multiplied, and for those whose duty it was to provide entertainment the problem became definite and practical.
