used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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a record or narrative description of past events
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how long something has existed
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amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Everything, with them, is on a sweeping scale with the natural objects amid which they dwell.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They deal largely in the extravagant, and do extravagant things in an extravagant way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The rivers, and lakes, and plains are great, and seem to run riot--so men sometimes run riot too, in thought, and word, and deed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
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Colonel'snounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
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act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
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a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
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dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
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all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything, with them, is on a sweeping scale with the natural objects amid which they dwell.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
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widely known and esteemed
From this reading Pioneers--men who grow up in the woods--are famous for luxuriant imaginations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pioneers--men who grow up in the woods--are famous for luxuriant imaginations.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The rivers, and lakes, and plains are great, and seem to run riot--so men sometimes run riot too, in thought, and word, and deed.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Pioneers--men who grow up in the woods--are famous for luxuriant imaginations.
IkenounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
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imaginationsnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “imagination” — the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pioneers--men who grow up in the woods--are famous for luxuriant imaginations.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everything, with them, is on a sweeping scale with the natural objects amid which they dwell.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
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lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The rivers, and lakes, and plains are great, and seem to run riot--so men sometimes run riot too, in thought, and word, and deed.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading They deal largely in the extravagant, and do extravagant things in an extravagant way.
luxuriantadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriənt/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
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the force of workers available
From this reading Pioneers--men who grow up in the woods--are famous for luxuriant imaginations.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Everything, with them, is on a sweeping scale with the natural objects amid which they dwell.
NicknamesnounUS /ˈnɪkneɪmz/
plural of “nickname” — a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
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plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
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PioneersnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrz/
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading Pioneers--men who grow up in the woods--are famous for luxuriant imaginations.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading The rivers, and lakes, and plains are great, and seem to run riot--so men sometimes run riot too, in thought, and word, and deed.
gradual improvement or growth or development
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riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading The rivers, and lakes, and plains are great, and seem to run riot--so men sometimes run riot too, in thought, and word, and deed.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The rivers, and lakes, and plains are great, and seem to run riot--so men sometimes run riot too, in thought, and word, and deed.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The rivers, and lakes, and plains are great, and seem to run riot--so men sometimes run riot too, in thought, and word, and deed.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
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a particular branch of scientific knowledge
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give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The rivers, and lakes, and plains are great, and seem to run riot--so men sometimes run riot too, in thought, and word, and deed.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
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Smith'snounUS /smɪθs/
possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
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for that reason; with the result that
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The rivers, and lakes, and plains are great, and seem to run riot--so men sometimes run riot too, in thought, and word, and deed.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading Everything, with them, is on a sweeping scale with the natural objects amid which they dwell.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Everything, with them, is on a sweeping scale with the natural objects amid which they dwell.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Everything, with them, is on a sweeping scale with the natural objects amid which they dwell.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading They deal largely in the extravagant, and do extravagant things in an extravagant way.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The rivers, and lakes, and plains are great, and seem to run riot--so men sometimes run riot too, in thought, and word, and deed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rivers, and lakes, and plains are great, and seem to run riot--so men sometimes run riot too, in thought, and word, and deed.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The rivers, and lakes, and plains are great, and seem to run riot--so men sometimes run riot too, in thought, and word, and deed.
Turtle'snounUS /ˈtɜːrtəlz/
possessive form of “turtle” — a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Pioneers--men who grow up in the woods--are famous for luxuriant imaginations.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They deal largely in the extravagant, and do extravagant things in an extravagant way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Everything, with them, is on a sweeping scale with the natural objects amid which they dwell.
which person or people
From this reading Pioneers--men who grow up in the woods--are famous for luxuriant imaginations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Everything, with them, is on a sweeping scale with the natural objects amid which they dwell.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Pioneers--men who grow up in the woods--are famous for luxuriant imaginations.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The rivers, and lakes, and plains are great, and seem to run riot--so men sometimes run riot too, in thought, and word, and deed.
