used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few of them took us for what we were, students out on a vacation.
(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 Coasting Down Mt. Washington In spite of all our anxiety, we enjoyed this search for work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Others though kind enough, seemed lacking in hospitality, from the western point of view, and some were openly suspicious--but the roads, the roads!
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Coasting Down Mt. Washington In spite of all our anxiety, we enjoyed this search for work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Others though kind enough, seemed lacking in hospitality, from the western point of view, and some were openly suspicious--but the roads, the roads!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the west thoroughfares ran on section lines and were defined by wire fences.
CoastingverbUS /ˈkoʊstɪŋ/
-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity
From this reading Coasting Down Mt. Washington In spite of all our anxiety, we enjoyed this search for work.
comicallyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəli/
in a comical manner
From this reading The farmers were all so comically inquisitive.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading In the west thoroughfares ran on section lines and were defined by wire fences.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Coasting Down Mt. Washington In spite of all our anxiety, we enjoyed this search for work.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Coasting Down Mt. Washington In spite of all our anxiety, we enjoyed this search for work.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Others though kind enough, seemed lacking in hospitality, from the western point of view, and some were openly suspicious--but the roads, the roads!
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading The farmers were all so comically inquisitive.
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading In the west thoroughfares ran on section lines and were defined by wire fences.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few of them took us for what we were, students out on a vacation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Coasting Down Mt. Washington In spite of all our anxiety, we enjoyed this search for work.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Others though kind enough, seemed lacking in hospitality, from the western point of view, and some were openly suspicious--but the roads, the roads!
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Others though kind enough, seemed lacking in hospitality, from the western point of view, and some were openly suspicious--but the roads, the roads!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Coasting Down Mt. Washington In spite of all our anxiety, we enjoyed this search for work.
inquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading The farmers were all so comically inquisitive.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Others though kind enough, seemed lacking in hospitality, from the western point of view, and some were openly suspicious--but the roads, the roads!
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading Others though kind enough, seemed lacking in hospitality, from the western point of view, and some were openly suspicious--but the roads, the roads!
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In the west thoroughfares ran on section lines and were defined by wire fences.
MtnounUS /maʊnt/
a radioactive transuranic element
From this reading Coasting Down Mt. Washington In spite of all our anxiety, we enjoyed this search for work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Coasting Down Mt. Washington In spite of all our anxiety, we enjoyed this search for work.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A few of them took us for what we were, students out on a vacation.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading Others though kind enough, seemed lacking in hospitality, from the western point of view, and some were openly suspicious--but the roads, the roads!
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From this reading Others though kind enough, seemed lacking in hospitality, from the western point of view, and some were openly suspicious--but the roads, the roads!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Coasting Down Mt. Washington In spite of all our anxiety, we enjoyed this search for work.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A few of them took us for what we were, students out on a vacation.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Others though kind enough, seemed lacking in hospitality, from the western point of view, and some were openly suspicious--but the roads, the roads!
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading In the west thoroughfares ran on section lines and were defined by wire fences.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Others though kind enough, seemed lacking in hospitality, from the western point of view, and some were openly suspicious--but the roads, the roads!
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Coasting Down Mt. Washington In spite of all our anxiety, we enjoyed this search for work.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading In the west thoroughfares ran on section lines and were defined by wire fences.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Others though kind enough, seemed lacking in hospitality, from the western point of view, and some were openly suspicious--but the roads, the roads!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The farmers were all so comically inquisitive.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Others though kind enough, seemed lacking in hospitality, from the western point of view, and some were openly suspicious--but the roads, the roads!
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Coasting Down Mt. Washington In spite of all our anxiety, we enjoyed this search for work.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading A few of them took us for what we were, students out on a vacation.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading Others though kind enough, seemed lacking in hospitality, from the western point of view, and some were openly suspicious--but the roads, the roads!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The farmers were all so comically inquisitive.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A few of them took us for what we were, students out on a vacation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Coasting Down Mt. Washington In spite of all our anxiety, we enjoyed this search for work.
thoroughfaresnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊferz/
plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another
From this reading In the west thoroughfares ran on section lines and were defined by wire fences.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Others though kind enough, seemed lacking in hospitality, from the western point of view, and some were openly suspicious--but the roads, the roads!
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A few of them took us for what we were, students out on a vacation.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A few of them took us for what we were, students out on a vacation.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading A few of them took us for what we were, students out on a vacation.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Others though kind enough, seemed lacking in hospitality, from the western point of view, and some were openly suspicious--but the roads, the roads!
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Coasting Down Mt. Washington In spite of all our anxiety, we enjoyed this search for work.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Coasting Down Mt. Washington In spite of all our anxiety, we enjoyed this search for work.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The farmers were all so comically inquisitive.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading In the west thoroughfares ran on section lines and were defined by wire fences.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Others though kind enough, seemed lacking in hospitality, from the western point of view, and some were openly suspicious--but the roads, the roads!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A few of them took us for what we were, students out on a vacation.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading In the west thoroughfares ran on section lines and were defined by wire fences.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Coasting Down Mt. Washington In spite of all our anxiety, we enjoyed this search for work.
