used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Wild turkey, squirrel, and oysters!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It is a fine place indeed," Harold replied; "and so long as our powder and shot last, we might live like princes.
BAKINGnounUS /ˈbeɪkɪŋ/
making bread or cake or pastry etc.
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But, Robert," he continued, "it is time that we begin to determine our plan of operations.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I doubt whether our old friend Robinson Crusoe himself fared better than we."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, Robert," he continued, "it is time that we begin to determine our plan of operations.
without stop or interruption
From this reading But, Robert," he continued, "it is time that we begin to determine our plan of operations.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
Crusoe
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From this reading I doubt whether our old friend Robinson Crusoe himself fared better than we."
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading But, Robert," he continued, "it is time that we begin to determine our plan of operations.
DIFFERENCESnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
DISCUSSIONnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I doubt whether our old friend Robinson Crusoe himself fared better than we."
DOUBTSnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
epicurenounUS /ˈepɪkjʊr/
a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
faredverbUS /ferd/
past form of “fare” — proceed or get along
From this reading I doubt whether our old friend Robinson Crusoe himself fared better than we."
feastedverbUS /ˈfiːstɪd/
past form of “feast” — partake in a feast or banquet
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
moving swiftly
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I doubt whether our old friend Robinson Crusoe himself fared better than we."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
Harold
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is a fine place indeed," Harold replied; "and so long as our powder and shot last, we might live like princes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I doubt whether our old friend Robinson Crusoe himself fared better than we."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I doubt whether our old friend Robinson Crusoe himself fared better than we."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "It is a fine place indeed," Harold replied; "and so long as our powder and shot last, we might live like princes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is a fine place indeed," Harold replied; "and so long as our powder and shot last, we might live like princes.
immediately past
From this reading "It is a fine place indeed," Harold replied; "and so long as our powder and shot last, we might live like princes.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It is a fine place indeed," Harold replied; "and so long as our powder and shot last, we might live like princes.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "It is a fine place indeed," Harold replied; "and so long as our powder and shot last, we might live like princes.
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 "It is a fine place indeed," Harold replied; "and so long as our powder and shot last, we might live like princes.
marooning
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From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "It is a fine place indeed," Harold replied; "and so long as our powder and shot last, we might live like princes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I doubt whether our old friend Robinson Crusoe himself fared better than we."
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading But, Robert," he continued, "it is time that we begin to determine our plan of operations.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I doubt whether our old friend Robinson Crusoe himself fared better than we."
OVENnounUS /ˈʌvən/
kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
oystersnounUS /ˈɔɪstərz/
plural of “oyster” — marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
From this reading "Wild turkey, squirrel, and oysters!
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "It is a fine place indeed," Harold replied; "and so long as our powder and shot last, we might live like princes.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading But, Robert," he continued, "it is time that we begin to determine our plan of operations.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading "It is a fine place indeed," Harold replied; "and so long as our powder and shot last, we might live like princes.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading "It is a fine place indeed," Harold replied; "and so long as our powder and shot last, we might live like princes.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It is a fine place indeed," Harold replied; "and so long as our powder and shot last, we might live like princes.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading I doubt whether our old friend Robinson Crusoe himself fared better than we."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "It is a fine place indeed," Harold replied; "and so long as our powder and shot last, we might live like princes.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It is a fine place indeed," Harold replied; "and so long as our powder and shot last, we might live like princes.
squirrelnounUS /ˈskwɜːrəl/
a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
From this reading "Wild turkey, squirrel, and oysters!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I doubt whether our old friend Robinson Crusoe himself fared better than we."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, Robert," he continued, "it is time that we begin to determine our plan of operations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But, Robert," he continued, "it is time that we begin to determine our plan of operations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
TURKEYnounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I doubt whether our old friend Robinson Crusoe himself fared better than we."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I doubt whether our old friend Robinson Crusoe himself fared better than we."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading "Wild turkey, squirrel, and oysters!
in the company of; together with
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading DISCUSSION OF PLANS--DOUBTS--DIFFERENCES OF OPINION--WHAT WAS AGREED UPON--BAKING A TURKEY WITHOUT AN OVEN--FLYING SIGNAL "Really this is a fine country!" said Robert, referring, with the air of a feasted epicure, to the abundant marooning dinner from which he had risen.
