used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CATARACT AND ITS MARVELS The tramp through the forest was a leisurely one, as constant stops were made to examine the country.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading "That would be a valuable addition to our vegetable diet.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The rescued boys were wonderfully recuperated by the influence of two days of good food and the peace of mind and contentment that had come into their lives after a stormy and hazardous fourteen months' struggle.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Here is something they always had on hand," he remarked as he handed it to the Professor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CATARACT AND ITS MARVELS The tramp through the forest was a leisurely one, as constant stops were made to examine the country.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CATARACT AND ITS MARVELS The tramp through the forest was a leisurely one, as constant stops were made to examine the country.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "That would be a valuable addition to our vegetable diet.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The rescued boys were wonderfully recuperated by the influence of two days of good food and the peace of mind and contentment that had come into their lives after a stormy and hazardous fourteen months' struggle.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Ralph brought in several specimens of fruit and vegetables, of the kind they had seen the natives use, and one specimen which had a long, tapering root.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The rescued boys were wonderfully recuperated by the influence of two days of good food and the peace of mind and contentment that had come into their lives after a stormy and hazardous fourteen months' struggle.
CATARACTnounUS /ˈkætərækt/
an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye
From this reading THE CATARACT AND ITS MARVELS The tramp through the forest was a leisurely one, as constant stops were made to examine the country.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The rescued boys were wonderfully recuperated by the influence of two days of good food and the peace of mind and contentment that had come into their lives after a stormy and hazardous fourteen months' struggle.
unvarying in nature
From this reading THE CATARACT AND ITS MARVELS The tramp through the forest was a leisurely one, as constant stops were made to examine the country.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading The rescued boys were wonderfully recuperated by the influence of two days of good food and the peace of mind and contentment that had come into their lives after a stormy and hazardous fourteen months' struggle.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE CATARACT AND ITS MARVELS The tramp through the forest was a leisurely one, as constant stops were made to examine the country.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The rescued boys were wonderfully recuperated by the influence of two days of good food and the peace of mind and contentment that had come into their lives after a stormy and hazardous fourteen months' struggle.
dietnounUS /ˈdaɪət/
a prescribed selection of foods
From this reading "That would be a valuable addition to our vegetable diet.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading THE CATARACT AND ITS MARVELS The tramp through the forest was a leisurely one, as constant stops were made to examine the country.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The rescued boys were wonderfully recuperated by the influence of two days of good food and the peace of mind and contentment that had come into their lives after a stormy and hazardous fourteen months' struggle.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE CATARACT AND ITS MARVELS The tramp through the forest was a leisurely one, as constant stops were made to examine the country.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading The rescued boys were wonderfully recuperated by the influence of two days of good food and the peace of mind and contentment that had come into their lives after a stormy and hazardous fourteen months' struggle.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Ralph brought in several specimens of fruit and vegetables, of the kind they had seen the natives use, and one specimen which had a long, tapering root.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The rescued boys were wonderfully recuperated by the influence of two days of good food and the peace of mind and contentment that had come into their lives after a stormy and hazardous fourteen months' struggle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The rescued boys were wonderfully recuperated by the influence of two days of good food and the peace of mind and contentment that had come into their lives after a stormy and hazardous fourteen months' struggle.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Here is something they always had on hand," he remarked as he handed it to the Professor.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading "Here is something they always had on hand," he remarked as he handed it to the Professor.
hazardousadjectiveUS /ˈhæzərdəs/
involving risk or danger
From this reading The rescued boys were wonderfully recuperated by the influence of two days of good food and the peace of mind and contentment that had come into their lives after a stormy and hazardous fourteen months' struggle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Here is something they always had on hand," he remarked as he handed it to the Professor.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here is something they always had on hand," he remarked as he handed it to the Professor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ralph brought in several specimens of fruit and vegetables, of the kind they had seen the natives use, and one specimen which had a long, tapering root.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The rescued boys were wonderfully recuperated by the influence of two days of good food and the peace of mind and contentment that had come into their lives after a stormy and hazardous fourteen months' struggle.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The rescued boys were wonderfully recuperated by the influence of two days of good food and the peace of mind and contentment that had come into their lives after a stormy and hazardous fourteen months' struggle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Here is something they always had on hand," he remarked as he handed it to the Professor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Here is something they always had on hand," he remarked as he handed it to the Professor.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CATARACT AND ITS MARVELS The tramp through the forest was a leisurely one, as constant stops were made to examine the country.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Ralph brought in several specimens of fruit and vegetables, of the kind they had seen the natives use, and one specimen which had a long, tapering root.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading THE CATARACT AND ITS MARVELS The tramp through the forest was a leisurely one, as constant stops were made to examine the country.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The rescued boys were wonderfully recuperated by the influence of two days of good food and the peace of mind and contentment that had come into their lives after a stormy and hazardous fourteen months' struggle.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Ralph brought in several specimens of fruit and vegetables, of the kind they had seen the natives use, and one specimen which had a long, tapering root.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE CATARACT AND ITS MARVELS The tramp through the forest was a leisurely one, as constant stops were made to examine the country.
MARVELSnounUS /ˈmɑːrvəlz/
plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder
From this reading THE CATARACT AND ITS MARVELS The tramp through the forest was a leisurely one, as constant stops were made to examine the country.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The rescued boys were wonderfully recuperated by the influence of two days of good food and the peace of mind and contentment that had come into their lives after a stormy and hazardous fourteen months' struggle.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The rescued boys were wonderfully recuperated by the influence of two days of good food and the peace of mind and contentment that had come into their lives after a stormy and hazardous fourteen months' struggle.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Ralph brought in several specimens of fruit and vegetables, of the kind they had seen the natives use, and one specimen which had a long, tapering root.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rescued boys were wonderfully recuperated by the influence of two days of good food and the peace of mind and contentment that had come into their lives after a stormy and hazardous fourteen months' struggle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Here is something they always had on hand," he remarked as he handed it to the Professor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE CATARACT AND ITS MARVELS The tramp through the forest was a leisurely one, as constant stops were made to examine the country.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "That would be a valuable addition to our vegetable diet.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The rescued boys were wonderfully recuperated by the influence of two days of good food and the peace of mind and contentment that had come into their lives after a stormy and hazardous fourteen months' struggle.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "Here is something they always had on hand," he remarked as he handed it to the Professor.
Ralph
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From this reading Ralph brought in several specimens of fruit and vegetables, of the kind they had seen the natives use, and one specimen which had a long, tapering root.
recuperatedverbUS /rɪˈkuːpəreɪtɪd/
past form of “recuperate” — regain or make up for
From this reading The rescued boys were wonderfully recuperated by the influence of two days of good food and the peace of mind and contentment that had come into their lives after a stormy and hazardous fourteen months' struggle.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Here is something they always had on hand," he remarked as he handed it to the Professor.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading The rescued boys were wonderfully recuperated by the influence of two days of good food and the peace of mind and contentment that had come into their lives after a stormy and hazardous fourteen months' struggle.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading Ralph brought in several specimens of fruit and vegetables, of the kind they had seen the natives use, and one specimen which had a long, tapering root.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Ralph brought in several specimens of fruit and vegetables, of the kind they had seen the natives use, and one specimen which had a long, tapering root.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Ralph brought in several specimens of fruit and vegetables, of the kind they had seen the natives use, and one specimen which had a long, tapering root.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Here is something they always had on hand," he remarked as he handed it to the Professor.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading Ralph brought in several specimens of fruit and vegetables, of the kind they had seen the natives use, and one specimen which had a long, tapering root.
specimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading Ralph brought in several specimens of fruit and vegetables, of the kind they had seen the natives use, and one specimen which had a long, tapering root.
stopsnounUS /stɑːps/
a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck)
From this reading THE CATARACT AND ITS MARVELS The tramp through the forest was a leisurely one, as constant stops were made to examine the country.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading The rescued boys were wonderfully recuperated by the influence of two days of good food and the peace of mind and contentment that had come into their lives after a stormy and hazardous fourteen months' struggle.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The rescued boys were wonderfully recuperated by the influence of two days of good food and the peace of mind and contentment that had come into their lives after a stormy and hazardous fourteen months' struggle.
taperingadjectiveUS /ˈteɪpərɪŋ/
becoming gradually narrower
From this reading Ralph brought in several specimens of fruit and vegetables, of the kind they had seen the natives use, and one specimen which had a long, tapering root.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The rescued boys were wonderfully recuperated by the influence of two days of good food and the peace of mind and contentment that had come into their lives after a stormy and hazardous fourteen months' struggle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CATARACT AND ITS MARVELS The tramp through the forest was a leisurely one, as constant stops were made to examine the country.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The rescued boys were wonderfully recuperated by the influence of two days of good food and the peace of mind and contentment that had come into their lives after a stormy and hazardous fourteen months' struggle.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ralph brought in several specimens of fruit and vegetables, of the kind they had seen the natives use, and one specimen which had a long, tapering root.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE CATARACT AND ITS MARVELS The tramp through the forest was a leisurely one, as constant stops were made to examine the country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CATARACT AND ITS MARVELS The tramp through the forest was a leisurely one, as constant stops were made to examine the country.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading THE CATARACT AND ITS MARVELS The tramp through the forest was a leisurely one, as constant stops were made to examine the country.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The rescued boys were wonderfully recuperated by the influence of two days of good food and the peace of mind and contentment that had come into their lives after a stormy and hazardous fourteen months' struggle.
the act of using
From this reading Ralph brought in several specimens of fruit and vegetables, of the kind they had seen the natives use, and one specimen which had a long, tapering root.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading "That would be a valuable addition to our vegetable diet.
vegetablenounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəl/
edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading "That would be a valuable addition to our vegetable diet.
vegetablesnounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəlz/
plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading Ralph brought in several specimens of fruit and vegetables, of the kind they had seen the natives use, and one specimen which had a long, tapering root.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CATARACT AND ITS MARVELS The tramp through the forest was a leisurely one, as constant stops were made to examine the country.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CATARACT AND ITS MARVELS The tramp through the forest was a leisurely one, as constant stops were made to examine the country.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ralph brought in several specimens of fruit and vegetables, of the kind they had seen the natives use, and one specimen which had a long, tapering root.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading The rescued boys were wonderfully recuperated by the influence of two days of good food and the peace of mind and contentment that had come into their lives after a stormy and hazardous fourteen months' struggle.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "That would be a valuable addition to our vegetable diet.
