used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She found to her surprise that she was hungry, and that the breakfast he had prepared seemed a most delicious feast.
(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 She grew secure in her consciousness that he did not know she had guessed his secret, and let the joy of it all flow over her and envelop her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Finally he broke away from the pleasant lingering with an exclamation, for the sun was hastening upward and it was time they were on their way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were fried rabbits cooking in the tiny saucepan and corn bread was toasting before the fire on two sharp sticks.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Finally he broke away from the pleasant lingering with an exclamation, for the sun was hastening upward and it was time they were on their way.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Her laugh rang out musically over the plain, and he watched her hungrily, delightedly, enjoying every minute of the companionship with a kind of double joy because of the barren days that he was sure were to come.
for the reason that
From this reading Her laugh rang out musically over the plain, and he watched her hungrily, delightedly, enjoying every minute of the companionship with a kind of double joy because of the barren days that he was sure were to come.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There were fried rabbits cooking in the tiny saucepan and corn bread was toasting before the fire on two sharp sticks.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading There were fried rabbits cooking in the tiny saucepan and corn bread was toasting before the fire on two sharp sticks.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading She found to her surprise that she was hungry, and that the breakfast he had prepared seemed a most delicious feast.
lacking funds
From this reading Finally he broke away from the pleasant lingering with an exclamation, for the sun was hastening upward and it was time they were on their way.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her laugh rang out musically over the plain, and he watched her hungrily, delightedly, enjoying every minute of the companionship with a kind of double joy because of the barren days that he was sure were to come.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading Her laugh rang out musically over the plain, and he watched her hungrily, delightedly, enjoying every minute of the companionship with a kind of double joy because of the barren days that he was sure were to come.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading She grew secure in her consciousness that he did not know she had guessed his secret, and let the joy of it all flow over her and envelop her.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading There were fried rabbits cooking in the tiny saucepan and corn bread was toasting before the fire on two sharp sticks.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading There were fried rabbits cooking in the tiny saucepan and corn bread was toasting before the fire on two sharp sticks.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Her laugh rang out musically over the plain, and he watched her hungrily, delightedly, enjoying every minute of the companionship with a kind of double joy because of the barren days that he was sure were to come.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading She found to her surprise that she was hungry, and that the breakfast he had prepared seemed a most delicious feast.
delightedlyadverb
with delight
From this reading Her laugh rang out musically over the plain, and he watched her hungrily, delightedly, enjoying every minute of the companionship with a kind of double joy because of the barren days that he was sure were to come.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She grew secure in her consciousness that he did not know she had guessed his secret, and let the joy of it all flow over her and envelop her.
increase twofold
From this reading Her laugh rang out musically over the plain, and he watched her hungrily, delightedly, enjoying every minute of the companionship with a kind of double joy because of the barren days that he was sure were to come.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Her laugh rang out musically over the plain, and he watched her hungrily, delightedly, enjoying every minute of the companionship with a kind of double joy because of the barren days that he was sure were to come.
envelopverbUS /ɪnˈveləp/
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading She grew secure in her consciousness that he did not know she had guessed his secret, and let the joy of it all flow over her and envelop her.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Her laugh rang out musically over the plain, and he watched her hungrily, delightedly, enjoying every minute of the companionship with a kind of double joy because of the barren days that he was sure were to come.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Finally he broke away from the pleasant lingering with an exclamation, for the sun was hastening upward and it was time they were on their way.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading She found to her surprise that she was hungry, and that the breakfast he had prepared seemed a most delicious feast.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally he broke away from the pleasant lingering with an exclamation, for the sun was hastening upward and it was time they were on their way.
start firing a weapon
From this reading There were fried rabbits cooking in the tiny saucepan and corn bread was toasting before the fire on two sharp sticks.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading She grew secure in her consciousness that he did not know she had guessed his secret, and let the joy of it all flow over her and envelop her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Finally he broke away from the pleasant lingering with an exclamation, for the sun was hastening upward and it was time they were on their way.
set up or found
From this reading She found to her surprise that she was hungry, and that the breakfast he had prepared seemed a most delicious feast.
friedadjectiveUS /fraɪd/
cooked by frying in fat
From this reading There were fried rabbits cooking in the tiny saucepan and corn bread was toasting before the fire on two sharp sticks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Finally he broke away from the pleasant lingering with an exclamation, for the sun was hastening upward and it was time they were on their way.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading She grew secure in her consciousness that he did not know she had guessed his secret, and let the joy of it all flow over her and envelop her.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading She grew secure in her consciousness that he did not know she had guessed his secret, and let the joy of it all flow over her and envelop her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She found to her surprise that she was hungry, and that the breakfast he had prepared seemed a most delicious feast.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Finally he broke away from the pleasant lingering with an exclamation, for the sun was hastening upward and it was time they were on their way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She found to her surprise that she was hungry, and that the breakfast he had prepared seemed a most delicious feast.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She found to her surprise that she was hungry, and that the breakfast he had prepared seemed a most delicious feast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She grew secure in her consciousness that he did not know she had guessed his secret, and let the joy of it all flow over her and envelop her.
hungrilyadverbUS /ˈhʌŋɡrəli/
in the manner of someone who is very hungry
From this reading Her laugh rang out musically over the plain, and he watched her hungrily, delightedly, enjoying every minute of the companionship with a kind of double joy because of the barren days that he was sure were to come.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading She found to her surprise that she was hungry, and that the breakfast he had prepared seemed a most delicious feast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were fried rabbits cooking in the tiny saucepan and corn bread was toasting before the fire on two sharp sticks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She grew secure in her consciousness that he did not know she had guessed his secret, and let the joy of it all flow over her and envelop her.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading She grew secure in her consciousness that he did not know she had guessed his secret, and let the joy of it all flow over her and envelop her.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Her laugh rang out musically over the plain, and he watched her hungrily, delightedly, enjoying every minute of the companionship with a kind of double joy because of the barren days that he was sure were to come.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She grew secure in her consciousness that he did not know she had guessed his secret, and let the joy of it all flow over her and envelop her.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Her laugh rang out musically over the plain, and he watched her hungrily, delightedly, enjoying every minute of the companionship with a kind of double joy because of the barren days that he was sure were to come.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading She grew secure in her consciousness that he did not know she had guessed his secret, and let the joy of it all flow over her and envelop her.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading Finally he broke away from the pleasant lingering with an exclamation, for the sun was hastening upward and it was time they were on their way.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Her laugh rang out musically over the plain, and he watched her hungrily, delightedly, enjoying every minute of the companionship with a kind of double joy because of the barren days that he was sure were to come.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She found to her surprise that she was hungry, and that the breakfast he had prepared seemed a most delicious feast.
musicallyadverbUS /ˈmjuːzɪkli/
in a musical manner
From this reading Her laugh rang out musically over the plain, and he watched her hungrily, delightedly, enjoying every minute of the companionship with a kind of double joy because of the barren days that he was sure were to come.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She grew secure in her consciousness that he did not know she had guessed his secret, and let the joy of it all flow over her and envelop her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She grew secure in her consciousness that he did not know she had guessed his secret, and let the joy of it all flow over her and envelop her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were fried rabbits cooking in the tiny saucepan and corn bread was toasting before the fire on two sharp sticks.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Her laugh rang out musically over the plain, and he watched her hungrily, delightedly, enjoying every minute of the companionship with a kind of double joy because of the barren days that he was sure were to come.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She grew secure in her consciousness that he did not know she had guessed his secret, and let the joy of it all flow over her and envelop her.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Her laugh rang out musically over the plain, and he watched her hungrily, delightedly, enjoying every minute of the companionship with a kind of double joy because of the barren days that he was sure were to come.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Finally he broke away from the pleasant lingering with an exclamation, for the sun was hastening upward and it was time they were on their way.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading She found to her surprise that she was hungry, and that the breakfast he had prepared seemed a most delicious feast.
rabbitsnounUS /ˈræbəts/
plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading There were fried rabbits cooking in the tiny saucepan and corn bread was toasting before the fire on two sharp sticks.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Her laugh rang out musically over the plain, and he watched her hungrily, delightedly, enjoying every minute of the companionship with a kind of double joy because of the barren days that he was sure were to come.
saucepannounUS /ˈsɔːspæn/
a deep pan with a handle; used for stewing or boiling
From this reading There were fried rabbits cooking in the tiny saucepan and corn bread was toasting before the fire on two sharp sticks.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading She grew secure in her consciousness that he did not know she had guessed his secret, and let the joy of it all flow over her and envelop her.
get by special effort
From this reading She grew secure in her consciousness that he did not know she had guessed his secret, and let the joy of it all flow over her and envelop her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She found to her surprise that she was hungry, and that the breakfast he had prepared seemed a most delicious feast.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading There were fried rabbits cooking in the tiny saucepan and corn bread was toasting before the fire on two sharp sticks.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She found to her surprise that she was hungry, and that the breakfast he had prepared seemed a most delicious feast.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading There were fried rabbits cooking in the tiny saucepan and corn bread was toasting before the fire on two sharp sticks.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Finally he broke away from the pleasant lingering with an exclamation, for the sun was hastening upward and it was time they were on their way.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Her laugh rang out musically over the plain, and he watched her hungrily, delightedly, enjoying every minute of the companionship with a kind of double joy because of the barren days that he was sure were to come.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading She found to her surprise that she was hungry, and that the breakfast he had prepared seemed a most delicious feast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She found to her surprise that she was hungry, and that the breakfast he had prepared seemed a most delicious feast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There were fried rabbits cooking in the tiny saucepan and corn bread was toasting before the fire on two sharp sticks.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Finally he broke away from the pleasant lingering with an exclamation, for the sun was hastening upward and it was time they were on their way.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were fried rabbits cooking in the tiny saucepan and corn bread was toasting before the fire on two sharp sticks.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Finally he broke away from the pleasant lingering with an exclamation, for the sun was hastening upward and it was time they were on their way.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Finally he broke away from the pleasant lingering with an exclamation, for the sun was hastening upward and it was time they were on their way.
very small
From this reading There were fried rabbits cooking in the tiny saucepan and corn bread was toasting before the fire on two sharp sticks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She found to her surprise that she was hungry, and that the breakfast he had prepared seemed a most delicious feast.
toastingnounUS /ˈtoʊstɪŋ/
cooking to a brown crispiness over a fire or on a grill
From this reading There were fried rabbits cooking in the tiny saucepan and corn bread was toasting before the fire on two sharp sticks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were fried rabbits cooking in the tiny saucepan and corn bread was toasting before the fire on two sharp sticks.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading Finally he broke away from the pleasant lingering with an exclamation, for the sun was hastening upward and it was time they were on their way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were fried rabbits cooking in the tiny saucepan and corn bread was toasting before the fire on two sharp sticks.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Her laugh rang out musically over the plain, and he watched her hungrily, delightedly, enjoying every minute of the companionship with a kind of double joy because of the barren days that he was sure were to come.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Finally he broke away from the pleasant lingering with an exclamation, for the sun was hastening upward and it was time they were on their way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were fried rabbits cooking in the tiny saucepan and corn bread was toasting before the fire on two sharp sticks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her laugh rang out musically over the plain, and he watched her hungrily, delightedly, enjoying every minute of the companionship with a kind of double joy because of the barren days that he was sure were to come.
