used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PYRAMID ROCK A good home, plenty of well-cooked food, and proper attention did much for old David.
(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 spot he liked best of all was the cosy corner on the verandah, just outside the window of his room.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PYRAMID ROCK A good home, plenty of well-cooked food, and proper attention did much for old David.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jasper was a frequent visitor at the Haven, and he was not slow to notice the change that had come over David.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading PYRAMID ROCK A good home, plenty of well-cooked food, and proper attention did much for old David.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The spot he liked best of all was the cosy corner on the verandah, just outside the window of his room.
the act of burning something
From this reading Here the vines clambered up over the sides, forming a shelter from the burning sun and a refuge from the wind when the days were cool.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Jasper was a frequent visitor at the Haven, and he was not slow to notice the change that had come over David.
clamberedverbUS /ˈklæmbərd/
past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
From this reading Here the vines clambered up over the sides, forming a shelter from the burning sun and a refuge from the wind when the days were cool.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Jasper was a frequent visitor at the Haven, and he was not slow to notice the change that had come over David.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Here the vines clambered up over the sides, forming a shelter from the burning sun and a refuge from the wind when the days were cool.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The spot he liked best of all was the cosy corner on the verandah, just outside the window of his room.
cosynounUS /ˈkoʊzi/
a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
From this reading The spot he liked best of all was the cosy corner on the verandah, just outside the window of his room.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading PYRAMID ROCK A good home, plenty of well-cooked food, and proper attention did much for old David.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Here the vines clambered up over the sides, forming a shelter from the burning sun and a refuge from the wind when the days were cool.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading PYRAMID ROCK A good home, plenty of well-cooked food, and proper attention did much for old David.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading PYRAMID ROCK A good home, plenty of well-cooked food, and proper attention did much for old David.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PYRAMID ROCK A good home, plenty of well-cooked food, and proper attention did much for old David.
at a previous time
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading Here the vines clambered up over the sides, forming a shelter from the burning sun and a refuge from the wind when the days were cool.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Jasper was a frequent visitor at the Haven, and he was not slow to notice the change that had come over David.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here the vines clambered up over the sides, forming a shelter from the burning sun and a refuge from the wind when the days were cool.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading PYRAMID ROCK A good home, plenty of well-cooked food, and proper attention did much for old David.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jasper was a frequent visitor at the Haven, and he was not slow to notice the change that had come over David.
HavennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading Jasper was a frequent visitor at the Haven, and he was not slow to notice the change that had come over David.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the vines clambered up over the sides, forming a shelter from the burning sun and a refuge from the wind when the days were cool.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading PYRAMID ROCK A good home, plenty of well-cooked food, and proper attention did much for old David.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading Jasper was a frequent visitor at the Haven, and he was not slow to notice the change that had come over David.
and nothing more
From this reading The spot he liked best of all was the cosy corner on the verandah, just outside the window of his room.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading The spot he liked best of all was the cosy corner on the verandah, just outside the window of his room.
hear with intention
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading PYRAMID ROCK A good home, plenty of well-cooked food, and proper attention did much for old David.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jasper was a frequent visitor at the Haven, and he was not slow to notice the change that had come over David.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Jasper was a frequent visitor at the Haven, and he was not slow to notice the change that had come over David.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PYRAMID ROCK A good home, plenty of well-cooked food, and proper attention did much for old David.
many times at short intervals
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading PYRAMID ROCK A good home, plenty of well-cooked food, and proper attention did much for old David.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The spot he liked best of all was the cosy corner on the verandah, just outside the window of his room.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The spot he liked best of all was the cosy corner on the verandah, just outside the window of his room.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Here the vines clambered up over the sides, forming a shelter from the burning sun and a refuge from the wind when the days were cool.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
a full supply
From this reading PYRAMID ROCK A good home, plenty of well-cooked food, and proper attention did much for old David.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading PYRAMID ROCK A good home, plenty of well-cooked food, and proper attention did much for old David.
PYRAMIDverbUS /ˈpɪrəmɪd/
enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts
From this reading PYRAMID ROCK A good home, plenty of well-cooked food, and proper attention did much for old David.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
a safe place
From this reading Here the vines clambered up over the sides, forming a shelter from the burning sun and a refuge from the wind when the days were cool.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading PYRAMID ROCK A good home, plenty of well-cooked food, and proper attention did much for old David.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The spot he liked best of all was the cosy corner on the verandah, just outside the window of his room.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Here the vines clambered up over the sides, forming a shelter from the burning sun and a refuge from the wind when the days were cool.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Here the vines clambered up over the sides, forming a shelter from the burning sun and a refuge from the wind when the days were cool.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Jasper was a frequent visitor at the Haven, and he was not slow to notice the change that had come over David.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The spot he liked best of all was the cosy corner on the verandah, just outside the window of his room.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Here the vines clambered up over the sides, forming a shelter from the burning sun and a refuge from the wind when the days were cool.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jasper was a frequent visitor at the Haven, and he was not slow to notice the change that had come over David.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Here the vines clambered up over the sides, forming a shelter from the burning sun and a refuge from the wind when the days were cool.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading The spot he liked best of all was the cosy corner on the verandah, just outside the window of his room.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading Here the vines clambered up over the sides, forming a shelter from the burning sun and a refuge from the wind when the days were cool.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
someone who visits
From this reading Jasper was a frequent visitor at the Haven, and he was not slow to notice the change that had come over David.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His strength, and health improved, and although he lost nothing of his interest in the falls, he was quite content to listen more to the sound drifting down the valley instead of visiting the place as often as formerly.
well-cooked
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From this reading PYRAMID ROCK A good home, plenty of well-cooked food, and proper attention did much for old David.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here the vines clambered up over the sides, forming a shelter from the burning sun and a refuge from the wind when the days were cool.
at the time that
From this reading Here the vines clambered up over the sides, forming a shelter from the burning sun and a refuge from the wind when the days were cool.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Here the vines clambered up over the sides, forming a shelter from the burning sun and a refuge from the wind when the days were cool.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The spot he liked best of all was the cosy corner on the verandah, just outside the window of his room.
