used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a fine cave, there was no doubt about that, and Red-Spot was a notable housekeeper.
AbnounUS /æb/
a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was a fine cave, there was no doubt about that, and Red-Spot was a notable housekeeper.
accumulateverbUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/
get or gather together
From this reading As a rule, the bones remaining about the fire after a meal were soon thrown outside--at least they were never allowed to accumulate for more than a month or two.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading The beds were excellent, for, in addition to the mass of leaves heaped upon the earth which formed a resting-place for the family, there were spread the skins of various animals.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As a rule, the bones remaining about the fire after a meal were soon thrown outside--at least they were never allowed to accumulate for more than a month or two.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading As a rule, the bones remaining about the fire after a meal were soon thrown outside--at least they were never allowed to accumulate for more than a month or two.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The beds were excellent, for, in addition to the mass of leaves heaped upon the earth which formed a resting-place for the family, there were spread the skins of various animals.
aristocracynounUS /ˌerəˈstɑːkrəsi/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a rule, the bones remaining about the fire after a meal were soon thrown outside--at least they were never allowed to accumulate for more than a month or two.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As a rule, the bones remaining about the fire after a meal were soon thrown outside--at least they were never allowed to accumulate for more than a month or two.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The beds were excellent, for, in addition to the mass of leaves heaped upon the earth which formed a resting-place for the family, there were spread the skins of various animals.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading As a rule, the bones remaining about the fire after a meal were soon thrown outside--at least they were never allowed to accumulate for more than a month or two.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading It was a fine cave, there was no doubt about that, and Red-Spot was a notable housekeeper.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
correspondedverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading DOMESTIC MATTERS.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It was a fine cave, there was no doubt about that, and Red-Spot was a notable housekeeper.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The beds were excellent, for, in addition to the mass of leaves heaped upon the earth which formed a resting-place for the family, there were spread the skins of various animals.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The beds were excellent, for, in addition to the mass of leaves heaped upon the earth which formed a resting-place for the family, there were spread the skins of various animals.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
a social unit living together
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It was a fine cave, there was no doubt about that, and Red-Spot was a notable housekeeper.
start firing a weapon
From this reading As a rule, the bones remaining about the fire after a meal were soon thrown outside--at least they were never allowed to accumulate for more than a month or two.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As a rule, the bones remaining about the fire after a meal were soon thrown outside--at least they were never allowed to accumulate for more than a month or two.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The beds were excellent, for, in addition to the mass of leaves heaped upon the earth which formed a resting-place for the family, there were spread the skins of various animals.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading The beds were excellent, for, in addition to the mass of leaves heaped upon the earth which formed a resting-place for the family, there were spread the skins of various animals.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading It was a fine cave, there was no doubt about that, and Red-Spot was a notable housekeeper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading As a rule, the bones remaining about the fire after a meal were soon thrown outside--at least they were never allowed to accumulate for more than a month or two.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The beds were excellent, for, in addition to the mass of leaves heaped upon the earth which formed a resting-place for the family, there were spread the skins of various animals.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading The beds were excellent, for, in addition to the mass of leaves heaped upon the earth which formed a resting-place for the family, there were spread the skins of various animals.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading DOMESTIC MATTERS.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading As a rule, the bones remaining about the fire after a meal were soon thrown outside--at least they were never allowed to accumulate for more than a month or two.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading As a rule, the bones remaining about the fire after a meal were soon thrown outside--at least they were never allowed to accumulate for more than a month or two.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As a rule, the bones remaining about the fire after a meal were soon thrown outside--at least they were never allowed to accumulate for more than a month or two.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading As a rule, the bones remaining about the fire after a meal were soon thrown outside--at least they were never allowed to accumulate for more than a month or two.
not any; not one
From this reading It was a fine cave, there was no doubt about that, and Red-Spot was a notable housekeeper.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It was a fine cave, there was no doubt about that, and Red-Spot was a notable housekeeper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
One-Ear's
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From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As a rule, the bones remaining about the fire after a meal were soon thrown outside--at least they were never allowed to accumulate for more than a month or two.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading As a rule, the bones remaining about the fire after a meal were soon thrown outside--at least they were never allowed to accumulate for more than a month or two.
Red-Spot
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From this reading It was a fine cave, there was no doubt about that, and Red-Spot was a notable housekeeper.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
not used up
From this reading As a rule, the bones remaining about the fire after a meal were soon thrown outside--at least they were never allowed to accumulate for more than a month or two.
resting-place
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From this reading The beds were excellent, for, in addition to the mass of leaves heaped upon the earth which formed a resting-place for the family, there were spread the skins of various animals.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading As a rule, the bones remaining about the fire after a meal were soon thrown outside--at least they were never allowed to accumulate for more than a month or two.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading The beds were excellent, for, in addition to the mass of leaves heaped upon the earth which formed a resting-place for the family, there were spread the skins of various animals.
in the near future
From this reading As a rule, the bones remaining about the fire after a meal were soon thrown outside--at least they were never allowed to accumulate for more than a month or two.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The beds were excellent, for, in addition to the mass of leaves heaped upon the earth which formed a resting-place for the family, there were spread the skins of various animals.
having a supporting base
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As a rule, the bones remaining about the fire after a meal were soon thrown outside--at least they were never allowed to accumulate for more than a month or two.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was a fine cave, there was no doubt about that, and Red-Spot was a notable housekeeper.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a rule, the bones remaining about the fire after a meal were soon thrown outside--at least they were never allowed to accumulate for more than a month or two.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading As a rule, the bones remaining about the fire after a meal were soon thrown outside--at least they were never allowed to accumulate for more than a month or two.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As a rule, the bones remaining about the fire after a meal were soon thrown outside--at least they were never allowed to accumulate for more than a month or two.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The beds were excellent, for, in addition to the mass of leaves heaped upon the earth which formed a resting-place for the family, there were spread the skins of various animals.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The beds were excellent, for, in addition to the mass of leaves heaped upon the earth which formed a resting-place for the family, there were spread the skins of various animals.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a fine cave, there was no doubt about that, and Red-Spot was a notable housekeeper.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The beds were excellent, for, in addition to the mass of leaves heaped upon the earth which formed a resting-place for the family, there were spread the skins of various animals.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Attention has already been called to the fact that the family of Ab were of the aristocracy of the region, and it should be added that the interior of One-Ear's mansion corresponded with his standing in the community.
