used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was not difficult, for the people were as curious regarding me as I would have been regarding a Martian.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
(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 I was particularly interested in Yasma's brothers and sisters, all of whom I met in quick succession.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was not difficult, for the people were as curious regarding me as I would have been regarding a Martian.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This was not difficult, for the people were as curious regarding me as I would have been regarding a Martian.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _IN THE REDDENING WOODS_ During the weeks before the firelight celebration, I had gradually made friends with the various natives.
berriesnounUS /ˈberiz/
plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading I was particularly interested in Yasma's brothers and sisters, all of whom I met in quick succession.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading _IN THE REDDENING WOODS_ During the weeks before the firelight celebration, I had gradually made friends with the various natives.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading They were all older than she, and all had something of her naïvety and vivaciousness without her own peculiar charm.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading This was not difficult, for the people were as curious regarding me as I would have been regarding a Martian.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading This was not difficult, for the people were as curious regarding me as I would have been regarding a Martian.
having made preparations
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _IN THE REDDENING WOODS_ During the weeks before the firelight celebration, I had gradually made friends with the various natives.
promote over another
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
firelightnoun
the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
From this reading _IN THE REDDENING WOODS_ During the weeks before the firelight celebration, I had gradually made friends with the various natives.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was not difficult, for the people were as curious regarding me as I would have been regarding a Martian.
set up or found
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _IN THE REDDENING WOODS_ During the weeks before the firelight celebration, I had gradually made friends with the various natives.
goat'snounUS /ɡoʊts/
possessive form of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
in a gradual manner
From this reading _IN THE REDDENING WOODS_ During the weeks before the firelight celebration, I had gradually made friends with the various natives.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _IN THE REDDENING WOODS_ During the weeks before the firelight celebration, I had gradually made friends with the various natives.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This was not difficult, for the people were as curious regarding me as I would have been regarding a Martian.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They were all older than she, and all had something of her naïvety and vivaciousness without her own peculiar charm.
herbsnounUS /ɜːrbz/
plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
how
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From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _IN THE REDDENING WOODS_ During the weeks before the firelight celebration, I had gradually made friends with the various natives.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _IN THE REDDENING WOODS_ During the weeks before the firelight celebration, I had gradually made friends with the various natives.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I was particularly interested in Yasma's brothers and sisters, all of whom I met in quick succession.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _IN THE REDDENING WOODS_ During the weeks before the firelight celebration, I had gradually made friends with the various natives.
engage in
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
MartiannounUS /ˈmɑːrʃən/
imaginary people who live on the planet Mars
From this reading This was not difficult, for the people were as curious regarding me as I would have been regarding a Martian.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This was not difficult, for the people were as curious regarding me as I would have been regarding a Martian.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading I was particularly interested in Yasma's brothers and sisters, all of whom I met in quick succession.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading _IN THE REDDENING WOODS_ During the weeks before the firelight celebration, I had gradually made friends with the various natives.
naïvety
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From this reading They were all older than she, and all had something of her naïvety and vivaciousness without her own peculiar charm.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was not difficult, for the people were as curious regarding me as I would have been regarding a Martian.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading They were all older than she, and all had something of her naïvety and vivaciousness without her own peculiar charm.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They were all older than she, and all had something of her naïvety and vivaciousness without her own peculiar charm.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I was particularly interested in Yasma's brothers and sisters, all of whom I met in quick succession.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading They were all older than she, and all had something of her naïvety and vivaciousness without her own peculiar charm.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading This was not difficult, for the people were as curious regarding me as I would have been regarding a Martian.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading I was particularly interested in Yasma's brothers and sisters, all of whom I met in quick succession.
rarestadjectiveUS /ˈrerəst/
superlative of “rare” — not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
REDDENING
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From this reading _IN THE REDDENING WOODS_ During the weeks before the firelight celebration, I had gradually made friends with the various natives.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading This was not difficult, for the people were as curious regarding me as I would have been regarding a Martian.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were all older than she, and all had something of her naïvety and vivaciousness without her own peculiar charm.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading I was particularly interested in Yasma's brothers and sisters, all of whom I met in quick succession.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading They were all older than she, and all had something of her naïvety and vivaciousness without her own peculiar charm.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading I was particularly interested in Yasma's brothers and sisters, all of whom I met in quick succession.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
express in words
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They were all older than she, and all had something of her naïvety and vivaciousness without her own peculiar charm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _IN THE REDDENING WOODS_ During the weeks before the firelight celebration, I had gradually made friends with the various natives.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was not difficult, for the people were as curious regarding me as I would have been regarding a Martian.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading _IN THE REDDENING WOODS_ During the weeks before the firelight celebration, I had gradually made friends with the various natives.
viandnoun
a choice or delicious dish
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
vivaciousness
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From this reading They were all older than she, and all had something of her naïvety and vivaciousness without her own peculiar charm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was not difficult, for the people were as curious regarding me as I would have been regarding a Martian.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading _IN THE REDDENING WOODS_ During the weeks before the firelight celebration, I had gradually made friends with the various natives.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This was not difficult, for the people were as curious regarding me as I would have been regarding a Martian.
in or at the place that
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was particularly interested in Yasma's brothers and sisters, all of whom I met in quick succession.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading At the same time, they were kindly disposed, and would never hesitate to do me any little favor, such as to help me in laying up my winter's supplies, or to advise me how to make a coat of goat's hide, or to tell me where the rarest herbs and berries were to be found, or to bring me liberal portions of any choice viand they chanced to be preparing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _IN THE REDDENING WOODS_ During the weeks before the firelight celebration, I had gradually made friends with the various natives.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They were all older than she, and all had something of her naïvety and vivaciousness without her own peculiar charm.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading _IN THE REDDENING WOODS_ During the weeks before the firelight celebration, I had gradually made friends with the various natives.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This was not difficult, for the people were as curious regarding me as I would have been regarding a Martian.
Yasma's
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From this reading I was particularly interested in Yasma's brothers and sisters, all of whom I met in quick succession.
