used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then we had to cross the river Thur, but that was an easy matter in these scorching days of drought.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
BonfirenounUS /ˈbɑːnfaɪər/
a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
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eat an early morning meal
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a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Then we had to cross the river Thur, but that was an easy matter in these scorching days of drought.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
cavalcadenounUS /ˈkævəlkeɪd/
a procession of people traveling on horseback
From this reading So the cavalcade went on till, the high road being reached, we drove the cart into the pretty town of Thann.
Cocher
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Then we had to cross the river Thur, but that was an easy matter in these scorching days of drought.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Then we had to cross the river Thur, but that was an easy matter in these scorching days of drought.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
droughtnounUS /draʊt/
a shortage of rainfall
From this reading Then we had to cross the river Thur, but that was an easy matter in these scorching days of drought.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading So the cavalcade went on till, the high road being reached, we drove the cart into the pretty town of Thann.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Then we had to cross the river Thur, but that was an easy matter in these scorching days of drought.
divisible by two
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
something many people believe that is false
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FeminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
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emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
forumnounUS /ˈfɔːrəm/
a public meeting or assembly for open discussion
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recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
the act of departing
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
in a gradual manner
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
GymnasticsnounUS /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/
a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then we had to cross the river Thur, but that was an easy matter in these scorching days of drought.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading So the cavalcade went on till, the high road being reached, we drove the cart into the pretty town of Thann.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
Imposturenoun
pretending to be another person
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So the cavalcade went on till, the high road being reached, we drove the cart into the pretty town of Thann.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Then we had to cross the river Thur, but that was an easy matter in these scorching days of drought.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
MatthewsnounUS /ˈmæθjuːz/
plural of “matthew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
MosellenounUS /moʊˈzel/
German white wine from the Moselle valley or a similar wine made elsewhere
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plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
belonging to the person speaking
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near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
OverheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
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paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
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perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
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pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
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people in general considered as a whole
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quickensverbUS /ˈkwɪkənz/
third-person singular of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading So the cavalcade went on till, the high road being reached, we drove the cart into the pretty town of Thann.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
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revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Then we had to cross the river Thur, but that was an easy matter in these scorching days of drought.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading So the cavalcade went on till, the high road being reached, we drove the cart into the pretty town of Thann.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
Roy
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From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
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cut with a saw
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
scorchingadjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ/
hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface
From this reading Then we had to cross the river Thur, but that was an easy matter in these scorching days of drought.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
and nothing more
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the cavalcade went on till, the high road being reached, we drove the cart into the pretty town of Thann.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
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Thann
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From this reading So the cavalcade went on till, the high road being reached, we drove the cart into the pretty town of Thann.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then we had to cross the river Thur, but that was an easy matter in these scorching days of drought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then we had to cross the river Thur, but that was an easy matter in these scorching days of drought.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Then we had to cross the river Thur, but that was an easy matter in these scorching days of drought.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
Thur
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From this reading Then we had to cross the river Thur, but that was an easy matter in these scorching days of drought.
up to a particular time
From this reading So the cavalcade went on till, the high road being reached, we drove the cart into the pretty town of Thann.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then we had to cross the river Thur, but that was an easy matter in these scorching days of drought.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading So the cavalcade went on till, the high road being reached, we drove the cart into the pretty town of Thann.
TractsnounUS /trækts/
plural of “tract” — an extended area of land
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TunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
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Vosges
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From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So the cavalcade went on till, the high road being reached, we drove the cart into the pretty town of Thann.
at the time that
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As evening came on the little flag of the Rob Roy, which was always hoisted, even in a cart, showed signs of animation, being now revived by a fresh breeze from the beautiful Vosges mountains when we gradually brought their outline more distinctly near.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Bonfire--My wife--Matthews--Tunnel picture--Imposture--Fancy--Moselle--Cocher--"Saturday Review" Tracts--Gymnastics--The paddle--A spell--Overhead--Feminine forum--Public breakfast.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading The driver insisted on going to _his_ hotel, but when there I saw it could not be the best in a town of this size (experience quickens perception in these matters), and I simply took the reins, backed out of the yard, and drove to a better one.
