used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was on a Saturday of late October that it happened--the adventure which, in after years, Sheila was to see as so significant.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading He liked to accomplish what he set out to do, not because he was particularly industrious, but because a sense of power within him, partly sheer physical vigor and partly a naturally dominant will, demanded deeds for its satisfaction.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading It was on a Saturday of late October that it happened--the adventure which, in after years, Sheila was to see as so significant.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was on a Saturday of late October that it happened--the adventure which, in after years, Sheila was to see as so significant.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading By afternoon their baskets were not nearly full, and Ted surveyed his own with chagrin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If he could stay an hour longer, if he could go a little deeper into the woods, he could fill his basket, he reflected; whereas now--and he looked with contempt and a genuine distress at his meagre store of hazel nuts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sheila and Ted had gone to the woods with a nutting-party--a party too merry to do much but frolic, and eat as they gathered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was on a Saturday of late October that it happened--the adventure which, in after years, Sheila was to see as so significant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If he could stay an hour longer, if he could go a little deeper into the woods, he could fill his basket, he reflected; whereas now--and he looked with contempt and a genuine distress at his meagre store of hazel nuts.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading If he could stay an hour longer, if he could go a little deeper into the woods, he could fill his basket, he reflected; whereas now--and he looked with contempt and a genuine distress at his meagre store of hazel nuts.
basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading By afternoon their baskets were not nearly full, and Ted surveyed his own with chagrin.
for the reason that
From this reading He liked to accomplish what he set out to do, not because he was particularly industrious, but because a sense of power within him, partly sheer physical vigor and partly a naturally dominant will, demanded deeds for its satisfaction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sheila and Ted had gone to the woods with a nutting-party--a party too merry to do much but frolic, and eat as they gathered.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By afternoon their baskets were not nearly full, and Ted surveyed his own with chagrin.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading By afternoon their baskets were not nearly full, and Ted surveyed his own with chagrin.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading If he could stay an hour longer, if he could go a little deeper into the woods, he could fill his basket, he reflected; whereas now--and he looked with contempt and a genuine distress at his meagre store of hazel nuts.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If he could stay an hour longer, if he could go a little deeper into the woods, he could fill his basket, he reflected; whereas now--and he looked with contempt and a genuine distress at his meagre store of hazel nuts.
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading He liked to accomplish what he set out to do, not because he was particularly industrious, but because a sense of power within him, partly sheer physical vigor and partly a naturally dominant will, demanded deeds for its satisfaction.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading If he could stay an hour longer, if he could go a little deeper into the woods, he could fill his basket, he reflected; whereas now--and he looked with contempt and a genuine distress at his meagre store of hazel nuts.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading He liked to accomplish what he set out to do, not because he was particularly industrious, but because a sense of power within him, partly sheer physical vigor and partly a naturally dominant will, demanded deeds for its satisfaction.
psychological suffering
From this reading If he could stay an hour longer, if he could go a little deeper into the woods, he could fill his basket, he reflected; whereas now--and he looked with contempt and a genuine distress at his meagre store of hazel nuts.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Sheila and Ted had gone to the woods with a nutting-party--a party too merry to do much but frolic, and eat as they gathered.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading He liked to accomplish what he set out to do, not because he was particularly industrious, but because a sense of power within him, partly sheer physical vigor and partly a naturally dominant will, demanded deeds for its satisfaction.
take in solid food
From this reading Sheila and Ted had gone to the woods with a nutting-party--a party too merry to do much but frolic, and eat as they gathered.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading If he could stay an hour longer, if he could go a little deeper into the woods, he could fill his basket, he reflected; whereas now--and he looked with contempt and a genuine distress at his meagre store of hazel nuts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He liked to accomplish what he set out to do, not because he was particularly industrious, but because a sense of power within him, partly sheer physical vigor and partly a naturally dominant will, demanded deeds for its satisfaction.
frolicnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading Sheila and Ted had gone to the woods with a nutting-party--a party too merry to do much but frolic, and eat as they gathered.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading By afternoon their baskets were not nearly full, and Ted surveyed his own with chagrin.
brought together in one place
From this reading Sheila and Ted had gone to the woods with a nutting-party--a party too merry to do much but frolic, and eat as they gathered.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading If he could stay an hour longer, if he could go a little deeper into the woods, he could fill his basket, he reflected; whereas now--and he looked with contempt and a genuine distress at his meagre store of hazel nuts.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If he could stay an hour longer, if he could go a little deeper into the woods, he could fill his basket, he reflected; whereas now--and he looked with contempt and a genuine distress at his meagre store of hazel nuts.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Sheila and Ted had gone to the woods with a nutting-party--a party too merry to do much but frolic, and eat as they gathered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sheila and Ted had gone to the woods with a nutting-party--a party too merry to do much but frolic, and eat as they gathered.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It was on a Saturday of late October that it happened--the adventure which, in after years, Sheila was to see as so significant.
hazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading If he could stay an hour longer, if he could go a little deeper into the woods, he could fill his basket, he reflected; whereas now--and he looked with contempt and a genuine distress at his meagre store of hazel nuts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He liked to accomplish what he set out to do, not because he was particularly industrious, but because a sense of power within him, partly sheer physical vigor and partly a naturally dominant will, demanded deeds for its satisfaction.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He liked to accomplish what he set out to do, not because he was particularly industrious, but because a sense of power within him, partly sheer physical vigor and partly a naturally dominant will, demanded deeds for its satisfaction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By afternoon their baskets were not nearly full, and Ted surveyed his own with chagrin.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading If he could stay an hour longer, if he could go a little deeper into the woods, he could fill his basket, he reflected; whereas now--and he looked with contempt and a genuine distress at his meagre store of hazel nuts.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he could stay an hour longer, if he could go a little deeper into the woods, he could fill his basket, he reflected; whereas now--and he looked with contempt and a genuine distress at his meagre store of hazel nuts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was on a Saturday of late October that it happened--the adventure which, in after years, Sheila was to see as so significant.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading He liked to accomplish what he set out to do, not because he was particularly industrious, but because a sense of power within him, partly sheer physical vigor and partly a naturally dominant will, demanded deeds for its satisfaction.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If he could stay an hour longer, if he could go a little deeper into the woods, he could fill his basket, he reflected; whereas now--and he looked with contempt and a genuine distress at his meagre store of hazel nuts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on a Saturday of late October that it happened--the adventure which, in after years, Sheila was to see as so significant.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He liked to accomplish what he set out to do, not because he was particularly industrious, but because a sense of power within him, partly sheer physical vigor and partly a naturally dominant will, demanded deeds for its satisfaction.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was on a Saturday of late October that it happened--the adventure which, in after years, Sheila was to see as so significant.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He liked to accomplish what he set out to do, not because he was particularly industrious, but because a sense of power within him, partly sheer physical vigor and partly a naturally dominant will, demanded deeds for its satisfaction.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If he could stay an hour longer, if he could go a little deeper into the woods, he could fill his basket, he reflected; whereas now--and he looked with contempt and a genuine distress at his meagre store of hazel nuts.
for more time
From this reading If he could stay an hour longer, if he could go a little deeper into the woods, he could fill his basket, he reflected; whereas now--and he looked with contempt and a genuine distress at his meagre store of hazel nuts.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If he could stay an hour longer, if he could go a little deeper into the woods, he could fill his basket, he reflected; whereas now--and he looked with contempt and a genuine distress at his meagre store of hazel nuts.
meagreadjective
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading If he could stay an hour longer, if he could go a little deeper into the woods, he could fill his basket, he reflected; whereas now--and he looked with contempt and a genuine distress at his meagre store of hazel nuts.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Sheila and Ted had gone to the woods with a nutting-party--a party too merry to do much but frolic, and eat as they gathered.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Sheila and Ted had gone to the woods with a nutting-party--a party too merry to do much but frolic, and eat as they gathered.
as might be expected
From this reading He liked to accomplish what he set out to do, not because he was particularly industrious, but because a sense of power within him, partly sheer physical vigor and partly a naturally dominant will, demanded deeds for its satisfaction.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading By afternoon their baskets were not nearly full, and Ted surveyed his own with chagrin.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By afternoon their baskets were not nearly full, and Ted surveyed his own with chagrin.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If he could stay an hour longer, if he could go a little deeper into the woods, he could fill his basket, he reflected; whereas now--and he looked with contempt and a genuine distress at his meagre store of hazel nuts.
nutsadjectiveUS /nʌts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading If he could stay an hour longer, if he could go a little deeper into the woods, he could fill his basket, he reflected; whereas now--and he looked with contempt and a genuine distress at his meagre store of hazel nuts.
nutting-party
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From this reading Sheila and Ted had gone to the woods with a nutting-party--a party too merry to do much but frolic, and eat as they gathered.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading It was on a Saturday of late October that it happened--the adventure which, in after years, Sheila was to see as so significant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was on a Saturday of late October that it happened--the adventure which, in after years, Sheila was to see as so significant.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on a Saturday of late October that it happened--the adventure which, in after years, Sheila was to see as so significant.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He liked to accomplish what he set out to do, not because he was particularly industrious, but because a sense of power within him, partly sheer physical vigor and partly a naturally dominant will, demanded deeds for its satisfaction.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading By afternoon their baskets were not nearly full, and Ted surveyed his own with chagrin.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He liked to accomplish what he set out to do, not because he was particularly industrious, but because a sense of power within him, partly sheer physical vigor and partly a naturally dominant will, demanded deeds for its satisfaction.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading He liked to accomplish what he set out to do, not because he was particularly industrious, but because a sense of power within him, partly sheer physical vigor and partly a naturally dominant will, demanded deeds for its satisfaction.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Sheila and Ted had gone to the woods with a nutting-party--a party too merry to do much but frolic, and eat as they gathered.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading He liked to accomplish what he set out to do, not because he was particularly industrious, but because a sense of power within him, partly sheer physical vigor and partly a naturally dominant will, demanded deeds for its satisfaction.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He liked to accomplish what he set out to do, not because he was particularly industrious, but because a sense of power within him, partly sheer physical vigor and partly a naturally dominant will, demanded deeds for its satisfaction.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading If he could stay an hour longer, if he could go a little deeper into the woods, he could fill his basket, he reflected; whereas now--and he looked with contempt and a genuine distress at his meagre store of hazel nuts.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He liked to accomplish what he set out to do, not because he was particularly industrious, but because a sense of power within him, partly sheer physical vigor and partly a naturally dominant will, demanded deeds for its satisfaction.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was on a Saturday of late October that it happened--the adventure which, in after years, Sheila was to see as so significant.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was on a Saturday of late October that it happened--the adventure which, in after years, Sheila was to see as so significant.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He liked to accomplish what he set out to do, not because he was particularly industrious, but because a sense of power within him, partly sheer physical vigor and partly a naturally dominant will, demanded deeds for its satisfaction.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He liked to accomplish what he set out to do, not because he was particularly industrious, but because a sense of power within him, partly sheer physical vigor and partly a naturally dominant will, demanded deeds for its satisfaction.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He liked to accomplish what he set out to do, not because he was particularly industrious, but because a sense of power within him, partly sheer physical vigor and partly a naturally dominant will, demanded deeds for its satisfaction.
Sheila
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was on a Saturday of late October that it happened--the adventure which, in after years, Sheila was to see as so significant.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading It was on a Saturday of late October that it happened--the adventure which, in after years, Sheila was to see as so significant.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was on a Saturday of late October that it happened--the adventure which, in after years, Sheila was to see as so significant.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading If he could stay an hour longer, if he could go a little deeper into the woods, he could fill his basket, he reflected; whereas now--and he looked with contempt and a genuine distress at his meagre store of hazel nuts.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading If he could stay an hour longer, if he could go a little deeper into the woods, he could fill his basket, he reflected; whereas now--and he looked with contempt and a genuine distress at his meagre store of hazel nuts.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading By afternoon their baskets were not nearly full, and Ted surveyed his own with chagrin.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading Sheila and Ted had gone to the woods with a nutting-party--a party too merry to do much but frolic, and eat as they gathered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was on a Saturday of late October that it happened--the adventure which, in after years, Sheila was to see as so significant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was on a Saturday of late October that it happened--the adventure which, in after years, Sheila was to see as so significant.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading By afternoon their baskets were not nearly full, and Ted surveyed his own with chagrin.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sheila and Ted had gone to the woods with a nutting-party--a party too merry to do much but frolic, and eat as they gathered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was on a Saturday of late October that it happened--the adventure which, in after years, Sheila was to see as so significant.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Sheila and Ted had gone to the woods with a nutting-party--a party too merry to do much but frolic, and eat as they gathered.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading He liked to accomplish what he set out to do, not because he was particularly industrious, but because a sense of power within him, partly sheer physical vigor and partly a naturally dominant will, demanded deeds for its satisfaction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on a Saturday of late October that it happened--the adventure which, in after years, Sheila was to see as so significant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By afternoon their baskets were not nearly full, and Ted surveyed his own with chagrin.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He liked to accomplish what he set out to do, not because he was particularly industrious, but because a sense of power within him, partly sheer physical vigor and partly a naturally dominant will, demanded deeds for its satisfaction.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading If he could stay an hour longer, if he could go a little deeper into the woods, he could fill his basket, he reflected; whereas now--and he looked with contempt and a genuine distress at his meagre store of hazel nuts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was on a Saturday of late October that it happened--the adventure which, in after years, Sheila was to see as so significant.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He liked to accomplish what he set out to do, not because he was particularly industrious, but because a sense of power within him, partly sheer physical vigor and partly a naturally dominant will, demanded deeds for its satisfaction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sheila and Ted had gone to the woods with a nutting-party--a party too merry to do much but frolic, and eat as they gathered.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He liked to accomplish what he set out to do, not because he was particularly industrious, but because a sense of power within him, partly sheer physical vigor and partly a naturally dominant will, demanded deeds for its satisfaction.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Sheila and Ted had gone to the woods with a nutting-party--a party too merry to do much but frolic, and eat as they gathered.
a late time of life
From this reading It was on a Saturday of late October that it happened--the adventure which, in after years, Sheila was to see as so significant.
