used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading How they frolicked and chased each other about from tree to tree, and played at hide-and-seek among the branches!
acornsnounUS /ˈeɪkɔːrnz/
plural of “acorn” — fruit of the oak tree: a smooth thin-walled nut in a woody cup-shaped base
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After several days of cold wintry weather, the sun burst through the clouds again, calling into life plants, and insects, _and squirrels_.
anew
From this reading After several days of cold wintry weather, the sun burst through the clouds again, calling into life plants, and insects, _and squirrels_.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
(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 Brush and his wife, and their three children, who were born the preceding summer, and had lived with their parents through the winter, were all awake and enjoying themselves again.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading How they frolicked and chased each other about from tree to tree, and played at hide-and-seek among the branches!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After several days of cold wintry weather, the sun burst through the clouds again, calling into life plants, and insects, _and squirrels_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading How they frolicked and chased each other about from tree to tree, and played at hide-and-seek among the branches!
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Brush and his wife, and their three children, who were born the preceding summer, and had lived with their parents through the winter, were all awake and enjoying themselves again.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
brought into existence
From this reading Brush and his wife, and their three children, who were born the preceding summer, and had lived with their parents through the winter, were all awake and enjoying themselves again.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading How they frolicked and chased each other about from tree to tree, and played at hide-and-seek among the branches!
BrushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading Brush and his wife, and their three children, who were born the preceding summer, and had lived with their parents through the winter, were all awake and enjoying themselves again.
budsnounUS /bʌdz/
plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading After several days of cold wintry weather, the sun burst through the clouds again, calling into life plants, and insects, _and squirrels_.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading After several days of cold wintry weather, the sun burst through the clouds again, calling into life plants, and insects, _and squirrels_.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
chasednounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading How they frolicked and chased each other about from tree to tree, and played at hide-and-seek among the branches!
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Brush and his wife, and their three children, who were born the preceding summer, and had lived with their parents through the winter, were all awake and enjoying themselves again.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading After several days of cold wintry weather, the sun burst through the clouds again, calling into life plants, and insects, _and squirrels_.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading After several days of cold wintry weather, the sun burst through the clouds again, calling into life plants, and insects, _and squirrels_.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading You would have thought that they had laid wagers with each other, who should venture upon the most difficult and dangerous leaps.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading After several days of cold wintry weather, the sun burst through the clouds again, calling into life plants, and insects, _and squirrels_.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading You would have thought that they had laid wagers with each other, who should venture upon the most difficult and dangerous leaps.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading How they frolicked and chased each other about from tree to tree, and played at hide-and-seek among the branches!
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Brush and his wife, and their three children, who were born the preceding summer, and had lived with their parents through the winter, were all awake and enjoying themselves again.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
frolicked
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From this reading How they frolicked and chased each other about from tree to tree, and played at hide-and-seek among the branches!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading How they frolicked and chased each other about from tree to tree, and played at hide-and-seek among the branches!
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Brush and his wife, and their three children, who were born the preceding summer, and had lived with their parents through the winter, were all awake and enjoying themselves again.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You would have thought that they had laid wagers with each other, who should venture upon the most difficult and dangerous leaps.
hide-and-seeknoun
a game in which a child covers his eyes while the other players hide then tries to find them
From this reading How they frolicked and chased each other about from tree to tree, and played at hide-and-seek among the branches!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Brush and his wife, and their three children, who were born the preceding summer, and had lived with their parents through the winter, were all awake and enjoying themselves again.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How they frolicked and chased each other about from tree to tree, and played at hide-and-seek among the branches!
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading After several days of cold wintry weather, the sun burst through the clouds again, calling into life plants, and insects, _and squirrels_.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After several days of cold wintry weather, the sun burst through the clouds again, calling into life plants, and insects, _and squirrels_.
set down according to a plan
From this reading You would have thought that they had laid wagers with each other, who should venture upon the most difficult and dangerous leaps.
leapsnounUS /liːps/
plural of “leap” — a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading You would have thought that they had laid wagers with each other, who should venture upon the most difficult and dangerous leaps.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After several days of cold wintry weather, the sun burst through the clouds again, calling into life plants, and insects, _and squirrels_.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Brush and his wife, and their three children, who were born the preceding summer, and had lived with their parents through the winter, were all awake and enjoying themselves again.
used to form the superlative
From this reading You would have thought that they had laid wagers with each other, who should venture upon the most difficult and dangerous leaps.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
nutsadjectiveUS /nʌts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After several days of cold wintry weather, the sun burst through the clouds again, calling into life plants, and insects, _and squirrels_.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading How they frolicked and chased each other about from tree to tree, and played at hide-and-seek among the branches!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Brush and his wife, and their three children, who were born the preceding summer, and had lived with their parents through the winter, were all awake and enjoying themselves again.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading After several days of cold wintry weather, the sun burst through the clouds again, calling into life plants, and insects, _and squirrels_.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading How they frolicked and chased each other about from tree to tree, and played at hide-and-seek among the branches!
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Brush and his wife, and their three children, who were born the preceding summer, and had lived with their parents through the winter, were all awake and enjoying themselves again.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading After several days of cold wintry weather, the sun burst through the clouds again, calling into life plants, and insects, _and squirrels_.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading You would have thought that they had laid wagers with each other, who should venture upon the most difficult and dangerous leaps.
squirrelsnounUS /ˈskwɜːrəlz/
plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
From this reading After several days of cold wintry weather, the sun burst through the clouds again, calling into life plants, and insects, _and squirrels_.
not in physical motion
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Brush and his wife, and their three children, who were born the preceding summer, and had lived with their parents through the winter, were all awake and enjoying themselves again.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading After several days of cold wintry weather, the sun burst through the clouds again, calling into life plants, and insects, _and squirrels_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You would have thought that they had laid wagers with each other, who should venture upon the most difficult and dangerous leaps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After several days of cold wintry weather, the sun burst through the clouds again, calling into life plants, and insects, _and squirrels_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Brush and his wife, and their three children, who were born the preceding summer, and had lived with their parents through the winter, were all awake and enjoying themselves again.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Brush and his wife, and their three children, who were born the preceding summer, and had lived with their parents through the winter, were all awake and enjoying themselves again.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How they frolicked and chased each other about from tree to tree, and played at hide-and-seek among the branches!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading You would have thought that they had laid wagers with each other, who should venture upon the most difficult and dangerous leaps.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Brush and his wife, and their three children, who were born the preceding summer, and had lived with their parents through the winter, were all awake and enjoying themselves again.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading After several days of cold wintry weather, the sun burst through the clouds again, calling into life plants, and insects, _and squirrels_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How they frolicked and chased each other about from tree to tree, and played at hide-and-seek among the branches!
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading How they frolicked and chased each other about from tree to tree, and played at hide-and-seek among the branches!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading You would have thought that they had laid wagers with each other, who should venture upon the most difficult and dangerous leaps.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading You would have thought that they had laid wagers with each other, who should venture upon the most difficult and dangerous leaps.
precisely as stated
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
wagersnounUS /ˈweɪdʒərz/
plural of “wager” — the act of gambling
From this reading You would have thought that they had laid wagers with each other, who should venture upon the most difficult and dangerous leaps.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading After several days of cold wintry weather, the sun burst through the clouds again, calling into life plants, and insects, _and squirrels_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Brush and his wife, and their three children, who were born the preceding summer, and had lived with their parents through the winter, were all awake and enjoying themselves again.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
which person or people
From this reading Brush and his wife, and their three children, who were born the preceding summer, and had lived with their parents through the winter, were all awake and enjoying themselves again.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Brush and his wife, and their three children, who were born the preceding summer, and had lived with their parents through the winter, were all awake and enjoying themselves again.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Brush and his wife, and their three children, who were born the preceding summer, and had lived with their parents through the winter, were all awake and enjoying themselves again.
wintryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪntri/
characteristic of or occurring in winter
From this reading After several days of cold wintry weather, the sun burst through the clouds again, calling into life plants, and insects, _and squirrels_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Brush and his wife, and their three children, who were born the preceding summer, and had lived with their parents through the winter, were all awake and enjoying themselves again.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You would have thought that they had laid wagers with each other, who should venture upon the most difficult and dangerous leaps.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You would have thought that they had laid wagers with each other, who should venture upon the most difficult and dangerous leaps.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Then what feasting there was upon buds and young bark! and though this fresh green food was very nice as a change, still they all seemed to agree with our friend Brush, that nuts and acorns were not to be despised neither.
