used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
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 And June came at last, bringing new wonderful wild flowers, and added tassels to the tamaracks, and browner stalks to the elder bushes.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The days went by, colorless and unlovely.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And June came at last, bringing new wonderful wild flowers, and added tassels to the tamaracks, and browner stalks to the elder bushes.
terminate
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading And June came at last, bringing new wonderful wild flowers, and added tassels to the tamaracks, and browner stalks to the elder bushes.
browneradjectiveUS /ˈbraʊnər/
comparative of “brown” — of a color similar to that of wood or earth
From this reading And June came at last, bringing new wonderful wild flowers, and added tassels to the tamaracks, and browner stalks to the elder bushes.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading And June came at last, bringing new wonderful wild flowers, and added tassels to the tamaracks, and browner stalks to the elder bushes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The days went by, colorless and unlovely.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And June came at last, bringing new wonderful wild flowers, and added tassels to the tamaracks, and browner stalks to the elder bushes.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
rid of obstructions
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
colorlessadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərləs/
lacking in variety and interest
From this reading The days went by, colorless and unlovely.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading THE LEAD I SEEMED to have cut myself off quite effectually from communication with either Haidee or Wanza.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading If I once paddled my craft successfully through this meagre opening, I knew I should find a narrow waterway that would convey me to the shore of Hidden Lake.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading If I once paddled my craft successfully through this meagre opening, I knew I should find a narrow waterway that would convey me to the shore of Hidden Lake.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading THE LEAD I SEEMED to have cut myself off quite effectually from communication with either Haidee or Wanza.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days went by, colorless and unlovely.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading THE LEAD I SEEMED to have cut myself off quite effectually from communication with either Haidee or Wanza.
one or the other of two
From this reading THE LEAD I SEEMED to have cut myself off quite effectually from communication with either Haidee or Wanza.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading And June came at last, bringing new wonderful wild flowers, and added tassels to the tamaracks, and browner stalks to the elder bushes.
elusiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈluːsɪv/
difficult to describe
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
the organ of sight
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading If I once paddled my craft successfully through this meagre opening, I knew I should find a narrow waterway that would convey me to the shore of Hidden Lake.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading And June came at last, bringing new wonderful wild flowers, and added tassels to the tamaracks, and browner stalks to the elder bushes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE LEAD I SEEMED to have cut myself off quite effectually from communication with either Haidee or Wanza.
Haidee
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From this reading THE LEAD I SEEMED to have cut myself off quite effectually from communication with either Haidee or Wanza.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE LEAD I SEEMED to have cut myself off quite effectually from communication with either Haidee or Wanza.
not accessible to view
From this reading If I once paddled my craft successfully through this meagre opening, I knew I should find a narrow waterway that would convey me to the shore of Hidden Lake.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE LEAD I SEEMED to have cut myself off quite effectually from communication with either Haidee or Wanza.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I once paddled my craft successfully through this meagre opening, I knew I should find a narrow waterway that would convey me to the shore of Hidden Lake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading And June came at last, bringing new wonderful wild flowers, and added tassels to the tamaracks, and browner stalks to the elder bushes.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If I once paddled my craft successfully through this meagre opening, I knew I should find a narrow waterway that would convey me to the shore of Hidden Lake.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading If I once paddled my craft successfully through this meagre opening, I knew I should find a narrow waterway that would convey me to the shore of Hidden Lake.
immediately past
From this reading And June came at last, bringing new wonderful wild flowers, and added tassels to the tamaracks, and browner stalks to the elder bushes.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading THE LEAD I SEEMED to have cut myself off quite effectually from communication with either Haidee or Wanza.
marvelling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If I once paddled my craft successfully through this meagre opening, I knew I should find a narrow waterway that would convey me to the shore of Hidden Lake.
meagreadjective
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading If I once paddled my craft successfully through this meagre opening, I knew I should find a narrow waterway that would convey me to the shore of Hidden Lake.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading THE LEAD I SEEMED to have cut myself off quite effectually from communication with either Haidee or Wanza.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading If I once paddled my craft successfully through this meagre opening, I knew I should find a narrow waterway that would convey me to the shore of Hidden Lake.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading And June came at last, bringing new wonderful wild flowers, and added tassels to the tamaracks, and browner stalks to the elder bushes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE LEAD I SEEMED to have cut myself off quite effectually from communication with either Haidee or Wanza.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
on one occasion
From this reading If I once paddled my craft successfully through this meagre opening, I knew I should find a narrow waterway that would convey me to the shore of Hidden Lake.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading If I once paddled my craft successfully through this meagre opening, I knew I should find a narrow waterway that would convey me to the shore of Hidden Lake.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE LEAD I SEEMED to have cut myself off quite effectually from communication with either Haidee or Wanza.
paddledverbUS /ˈpædəld/
past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading If I once paddled my craft successfully through this meagre opening, I knew I should find a narrow waterway that would convey me to the shore of Hidden Lake.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE LEAD I SEEMED to have cut myself off quite effectually from communication with either Haidee or Wanza.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
rushesnounUS /ˈrʌʃəz/
plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE LEAD I SEEMED to have cut myself off quite effectually from communication with either Haidee or Wanza.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
shootsnounUS /ʃuːts/
plural of “shoot” — a new branch
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading If I once paddled my craft successfully through this meagre opening, I knew I should find a narrow waterway that would convey me to the shore of Hidden Lake.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If I once paddled my craft successfully through this meagre opening, I knew I should find a narrow waterway that would convey me to the shore of Hidden Lake.
stalksnounUS /stɔːks/
plural of “stalk” — material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
From this reading And June came at last, bringing new wonderful wild flowers, and added tassels to the tamaracks, and browner stalks to the elder bushes.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading If I once paddled my craft successfully through this meagre opening, I knew I should find a narrow waterway that would convey me to the shore of Hidden Lake.
tamaracks
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From this reading And June came at last, bringing new wonderful wild flowers, and added tassels to the tamaracks, and browner stalks to the elder bushes.
tassels
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From this reading And June came at last, bringing new wonderful wild flowers, and added tassels to the tamaracks, and browner stalks to the elder bushes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If I once paddled my craft successfully through this meagre opening, I knew I should find a narrow waterway that would convey me to the shore of Hidden Lake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LEAD I SEEMED to have cut myself off quite effectually from communication with either Haidee or Wanza.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If I once paddled my craft successfully through this meagre opening, I knew I should find a narrow waterway that would convey me to the shore of Hidden Lake.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading If I once paddled my craft successfully through this meagre opening, I knew I should find a narrow waterway that would convey me to the shore of Hidden Lake.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LEAD I SEEMED to have cut myself off quite effectually from communication with either Haidee or Wanza.
unlovelyadjective
without beauty or charm
From this reading The days went by, colorless and unlovely.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
Wanza
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LEAD I SEEMED to have cut myself off quite effectually from communication with either Haidee or Wanza.
waterwaynounUS /ˈwɔːtərweɪ/
a navigable body of water
From this reading If I once paddled my craft successfully through this meagre opening, I knew I should find a narrow waterway that would convey me to the shore of Hidden Lake.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The days went by, colorless and unlovely.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading And June came at last, bringing new wonderful wild flowers, and added tassels to the tamaracks, and browner stalks to the elder bushes.
willownounUS /ˈwɪloʊ/
any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading One unusually hot afternoon I sat in my canoe, idly drifting on the shadowy river, marvelling at the clear cut reflections, and casting an eye about for a certain elusive break in the screen of willow shoots and rushes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LEAD I SEEMED to have cut myself off quite effectually from communication with either Haidee or Wanza.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading And June came at last, bringing new wonderful wild flowers, and added tassels to the tamaracks, and browner stalks to the elder bushes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If I once paddled my craft successfully through this meagre opening, I knew I should find a narrow waterway that would convey me to the shore of Hidden Lake.
