used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WILLIAM’S BUSY DAY William and the Outlaws strode along the road engaged in a lusty but inharmonious outburst of Community singing.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading WILLIAM’S BUSY DAY William and the Outlaws strode along the road engaged in a lusty but inharmonious outburst of Community singing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WILLIAM’S BUSY DAY William and the Outlaws strode along the road engaged in a lusty but inharmonious outburst of Community singing.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The buds were bursting, the birds were singing (more harmoniously than the Outlaws) and there was a fresh invigorating breeze.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The buds were bursting, the birds were singing (more harmoniously than the Outlaws) and there was a fresh invigorating breeze.
budsnounUS /bʌdz/
plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower
From this reading The buds were bursting, the birds were singing (more harmoniously than the Outlaws) and there was a fresh invigorating breeze.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading The buds were bursting, the birds were singing (more harmoniously than the Outlaws) and there was a fresh invigorating breeze.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading WILLIAM’S BUSY DAY William and the Outlaws strode along the road engaged in a lusty but inharmonious outburst of Community singing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WILLIAM’S BUSY DAY William and the Outlaws strode along the road engaged in a lusty but inharmonious outburst of Community singing.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They held over their shoulders their home-made rods and they carried jam-jars with string handles.
CommunitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading WILLIAM’S BUSY DAY William and the Outlaws strode along the road engaged in a lusty but inharmonious outburst of Community singing.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading WILLIAM’S BUSY DAY William and the Outlaws strode along the road engaged in a lusty but inharmonious outburst of Community singing.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading WILLIAM’S BUSY DAY William and the Outlaws strode along the road engaged in a lusty but inharmonious outburst of Community singing.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first real day of Spring.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading The Outlaws were going fishing.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The buds were bursting, the birds were singing (more harmoniously than the Outlaws) and there was a fresh invigorating breeze.
the act of departing
From this reading The Outlaws were going fishing.
handlesnounUS /ˈhændəlz/
plural of “handle” — the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
From this reading They held over their shoulders their home-made rods and they carried jam-jars with string handles.
harmoniouslyadverbUS /hɑːrˈmoʊniəsli/
in a harmonious manner
From this reading The buds were bursting, the birds were singing (more harmoniously than the Outlaws) and there was a fresh invigorating breeze.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading They held over their shoulders their home-made rods and they carried jam-jars with string handles.
home-made
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They held over their shoulders their home-made rods and they carried jam-jars with string handles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WILLIAM’S BUSY DAY William and the Outlaws strode along the road engaged in a lusty but inharmonious outburst of Community singing.
inharmoniousadjective
not in harmony
From this reading WILLIAM’S BUSY DAY William and the Outlaws strode along the road engaged in a lusty but inharmonious outburst of Community singing.
invigoratingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪɡəreɪtɪŋ/
imparting strength and vitality
From this reading The buds were bursting, the birds were singing (more harmoniously than the Outlaws) and there was a fresh invigorating breeze.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the first real day of Spring.
jam-jars
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They held over their shoulders their home-made rods and they carried jam-jars with string handles.
lustyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌsti/
vigorously passionate
From this reading WILLIAM’S BUSY DAY William and the Outlaws strode along the road engaged in a lusty but inharmonious outburst of Community singing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The buds were bursting, the birds were singing (more harmoniously than the Outlaws) and there was a fresh invigorating breeze.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WILLIAM’S BUSY DAY William and the Outlaws strode along the road engaged in a lusty but inharmonious outburst of Community singing.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading WILLIAM’S BUSY DAY William and the Outlaws strode along the road engaged in a lusty but inharmonious outburst of Community singing.
OutlawsnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading WILLIAM’S BUSY DAY William and the Outlaws strode along the road engaged in a lusty but inharmonious outburst of Community singing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They held over their shoulders their home-made rods and they carried jam-jars with string handles.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It was the first real day of Spring.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading WILLIAM’S BUSY DAY William and the Outlaws strode along the road engaged in a lusty but inharmonious outburst of Community singing.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading They held over their shoulders their home-made rods and they carried jam-jars with string handles.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading They held over their shoulders their home-made rods and they carried jam-jars with string handles.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading WILLIAM’S BUSY DAY William and the Outlaws strode along the road engaged in a lusty but inharmonious outburst of Community singing.
the season of growth
From this reading It was the first real day of Spring.
a lightweight cord
From this reading They held over their shoulders their home-made rods and they carried jam-jars with string handles.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading WILLIAM’S BUSY DAY William and the Outlaws strode along the road engaged in a lusty but inharmonious outburst of Community singing.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The buds were bursting, the birds were singing (more harmoniously than the Outlaws) and there was a fresh invigorating breeze.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WILLIAM’S BUSY DAY William and the Outlaws strode along the road engaged in a lusty but inharmonious outburst of Community singing.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They held over their shoulders their home-made rods and they carried jam-jars with string handles.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The buds were bursting, the birds were singing (more harmoniously than the Outlaws) and there was a fresh invigorating breeze.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They held over their shoulders their home-made rods and they carried jam-jars with string handles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the first real day of Spring.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The buds were bursting, the birds were singing (more harmoniously than the Outlaws) and there was a fresh invigorating breeze.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WILLIAM’S BUSY DAY William and the Outlaws strode along the road engaged in a lusty but inharmonious outburst of Community singing.
WILLIAM'SnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading WILLIAM’S BUSY DAY William and the Outlaws strode along the road engaged in a lusty but inharmonious outburst of Community singing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They held over their shoulders their home-made rods and they carried jam-jars with string handles.
