used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a pleasant earth.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading On the second day Nicodemus, furry and fat with idleness, was saddled, and they three went down the trail toward the camp.
Charles-Norton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For three days Charles-Norton remained on earth sedulously.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
concoctingverbUS /kənˈkɑːktɪŋ/
-ing form of “concoct” — make a concoction (of) by mixing
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the second day Nicodemus, furry and fat with idleness, was saddled, and they three went down the trail toward the camp.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For three days Charles-Norton remained on earth sedulously.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On the second day Nicodemus, furry and fat with idleness, was saddled, and they three went down the trail toward the camp.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading For three days Charles-Norton remained on earth sedulously.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading On the second day Nicodemus, furry and fat with idleness, was saddled, and they three went down the trail toward the camp.
start firing a weapon
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
fishedverbUS /fɪʃt/
past form of “fish” — seek indirectly
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For three days Charles-Norton remained on earth sedulously.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
fringenounUS /frɪndʒ/
the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
furryadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːri/
covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs
From this reading On the second day Nicodemus, furry and fat with idleness, was saddled, and they three went down the trail toward the camp.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
gourmandly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading On the second day Nicodemus, furry and fat with idleness, was saddled, and they three went down the trail toward the camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a pleasant earth.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
negotiatedverbUS /nəˈɡoʊʃieɪtəd/
past form of “negotiate” — discuss the terms of an arrangement
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
Nicodemus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the second day Nicodemus, furry and fat with idleness, was saddled, and they three went down the trail toward the camp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For three days Charles-Norton remained on earth sedulously.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was a pleasant earth.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading For three days Charles-Norton remained on earth sedulously.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
saddledadjectiveUS /ˈsædəld/
having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
From this reading On the second day Nicodemus, furry and fat with idleness, was saddled, and they three went down the trail toward the camp.
sagelyadverb
in a wise manner
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading On the second day Nicodemus, furry and fat with idleness, was saddled, and they three went down the trail toward the camp.
sedulouslyadverb
in a sedulous manner
From this reading For three days Charles-Norton remained on earth sedulously.
shoppedverbUS /ʃɑːpt/
inflected form of “shop” — do one's shopping
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
somnolentadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmnələnt/
inclined to or marked by drowsiness
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For three days Charles-Norton remained on earth sedulously.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading On the second day Nicodemus, furry and fat with idleness, was saddled, and they three went down the trail toward the camp.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading On the second day Nicodemus, furry and fat with idleness, was saddled, and they three went down the trail toward the camp.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
being of use or service
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a pleasant earth.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On the second day Nicodemus, furry and fat with idleness, was saddled, and they three went down the trail toward the camp.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They wandered together in the small area about the cabin; they walked, swam, fished, picked flowers, and spent hours concocting, on the fire before the cabin, nice little dishes which they negotiated gourmandly, like children.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
which person or people
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the second day Nicodemus, furry and fat with idleness, was saddled, and they three went down the trail toward the camp.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Charles-Norton hid on the fringe of the forest while Dolly shopped sagely in the general store, to the general approval of the somnolent inhabitants who, by this time, had diminished to five; and then they returned in the twilight, Nicodemus a bit wistful with the weight of the many useful and good things within his bags.
