used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WORST MARCHES OF ALL One of the ladies of the house, a tall person with a vague squint, aroused us next morning by coming into the sour-smelling dairy to deposit the morning produce of the cows.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE WORST MARCHES OF ALL One of the ladies of the house, a tall person with a vague squint, aroused us next morning by coming into the sour-smelling dairy to deposit the morning produce of the cows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We woke with evil-tasting mouths and went outside.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading We understood the Arctic Finn by this time, and were quite aware that he only construes civility as weakness.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading THE WORST MARCHES OF ALL One of the ladies of the house, a tall person with a vague squint, aroused us next morning by coming into the sour-smelling dairy to deposit the morning produce of the cows.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading We understood the Arctic Finn by this time, and were quite aware that he only construes civility as weakness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
birchnounUS /bɜːrtʃ/
hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE WORST MARCHES OF ALL One of the ladies of the house, a tall person with a vague squint, aroused us next morning by coming into the sour-smelling dairy to deposit the morning produce of the cows.
carriersnounUS /ˈkæriərz/
plural of “carrier” — someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
chattels
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From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
civilitynounUS /səˈvɪləti/
formal or perfunctory politeness
From this reading We understood the Arctic Finn by this time, and were quite aware that he only construes civility as weakness.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE WORST MARCHES OF ALL One of the ladies of the house, a tall person with a vague squint, aroused us next morning by coming into the sour-smelling dairy to deposit the morning produce of the cows.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
construes
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From this reading We understood the Arctic Finn by this time, and were quite aware that he only construes civility as weakness.
convoynounUS /ˈkɑːnvɔɪ/
a procession of land vehicles traveling together
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading THE WORST MARCHES OF ALL One of the ladies of the house, a tall person with a vague squint, aroused us next morning by coming into the sour-smelling dairy to deposit the morning produce of the cows.
dairynounUS /ˈderi/
a farm where dairy products are produced
From this reading THE WORST MARCHES OF ALL One of the ladies of the house, a tall person with a vague squint, aroused us next morning by coming into the sour-smelling dairy to deposit the morning produce of the cows.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
depositverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪt/
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading THE WORST MARCHES OF ALL One of the ladies of the house, a tall person with a vague squint, aroused us next morning by coming into the sour-smelling dairy to deposit the morning produce of the cows.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We did not request; we demanded.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
evil-tasting
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From this reading We woke with evil-tasting mouths and went outside.
FinnnounUS /fɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Finland
From this reading We understood the Arctic Finn by this time, and were quite aware that he only construes civility as weakness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE WORST MARCHES OF ALL One of the ladies of the house, a tall person with a vague squint, aroused us next morning by coming into the sour-smelling dairy to deposit the morning produce of the cows.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE WORST MARCHES OF ALL One of the ladies of the house, a tall person with a vague squint, aroused us next morning by coming into the sour-smelling dairy to deposit the morning produce of the cows.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
knobnounUS /nɑːb/
a circular rounded projection or protuberance
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
Küstula
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From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE WORST MARCHES OF ALL One of the ladies of the house, a tall person with a vague squint, aroused us next morning by coming into the sour-smelling dairy to deposit the morning produce of the cows.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
MARCHESnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪz/
a region in central Italy
From this reading THE WORST MARCHES OF ALL One of the ladies of the house, a tall person with a vague squint, aroused us next morning by coming into the sour-smelling dairy to deposit the morning produce of the cows.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE WORST MARCHES OF ALL One of the ladies of the house, a tall person with a vague squint, aroused us next morning by coming into the sour-smelling dairy to deposit the morning produce of the cows.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading We woke with evil-tasting mouths and went outside.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE WORST MARCHES OF ALL One of the ladies of the house, a tall person with a vague squint, aroused us next morning by coming into the sour-smelling dairy to deposit the morning produce of the cows.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We did not request; we demanded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WORST MARCHES OF ALL One of the ladies of the house, a tall person with a vague squint, aroused us next morning by coming into the sour-smelling dairy to deposit the morning produce of the cows.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE WORST MARCHES OF ALL One of the ladies of the house, a tall person with a vague squint, aroused us next morning by coming into the sour-smelling dairy to deposit the morning produce of the cows.
and nothing more
From this reading We understood the Arctic Finn by this time, and were quite aware that he only construes civility as weakness.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading We woke with evil-tasting mouths and went outside.
a human being
From this reading THE WORST MARCHES OF ALL One of the ladies of the house, a tall person with a vague squint, aroused us next morning by coming into the sour-smelling dairy to deposit the morning produce of the cows.
bring forth or yield
From this reading THE WORST MARCHES OF ALL One of the ladies of the house, a tall person with a vague squint, aroused us next morning by coming into the sour-smelling dairy to deposit the morning produce of the cows.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading We understood the Arctic Finn by this time, and were quite aware that he only construes civility as weakness.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
express the need or desire for
From this reading We did not request; we demanded.
Scurujärvi
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From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
sour-smelling
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From this reading THE WORST MARCHES OF ALL One of the ladies of the house, a tall person with a vague squint, aroused us next morning by coming into the sour-smelling dairy to deposit the morning produce of the cows.
squintverbUS /skwɪnt/
cross one's eyes as if in strabismus
From this reading THE WORST MARCHES OF ALL One of the ladies of the house, a tall person with a vague squint, aroused us next morning by coming into the sour-smelling dairy to deposit the morning produce of the cows.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading THE WORST MARCHES OF ALL One of the ladies of the house, a tall person with a vague squint, aroused us next morning by coming into the sour-smelling dairy to deposit the morning produce of the cows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WORST MARCHES OF ALL One of the ladies of the house, a tall person with a vague squint, aroused us next morning by coming into the sour-smelling dairy to deposit the morning produce of the cows.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We understood the Arctic Finn by this time, and were quite aware that he only construes civility as weakness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WORST MARCHES OF ALL One of the ladies of the house, a tall person with a vague squint, aroused us next morning by coming into the sour-smelling dairy to deposit the morning produce of the cows.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading We understood the Arctic Finn by this time, and were quite aware that he only construes civility as weakness.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE WORST MARCHES OF ALL One of the ladies of the house, a tall person with a vague squint, aroused us next morning by coming into the sour-smelling dairy to deposit the morning produce of the cows.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading THE WORST MARCHES OF ALL One of the ladies of the house, a tall person with a vague squint, aroused us next morning by coming into the sour-smelling dairy to deposit the morning produce of the cows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the kitchen, across the narrow lobby, the man with one ear was making a bowl out of a knob of birch, and as he seemed the person of most consideration available, we demanded from him that three carriers should be ready for us in a couple of hours' time to convoy us and our chattels to Scurujärvi or Küstula.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We woke with evil-tasting mouths and went outside.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading We understood the Arctic Finn by this time, and were quite aware that he only construes civility as weakness.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We woke with evil-tasting mouths and went outside.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We understood the Arctic Finn by this time, and were quite aware that he only construes civility as weakness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE WORST MARCHES OF ALL One of the ladies of the house, a tall person with a vague squint, aroused us next morning by coming into the sour-smelling dairy to deposit the morning produce of the cows.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading We woke with evil-tasting mouths and went outside.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading THE WORST MARCHES OF ALL One of the ladies of the house, a tall person with a vague squint, aroused us next morning by coming into the sour-smelling dairy to deposit the morning produce of the cows.
