used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BOW AND ARROW Three mornings the shepherds marched in the same manner, when they came in view of a range of hills so high that to Felix they appeared mountains.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after noon on the third day the scouts reported that a large body of gipsies were moving in a direction which would cut off their course to the hills on the morrow.
anew
From this reading In early spring when the herbage on the downs was scarce, the flocks moved to the meadowlike lands far in the valleys; in summer they returned to the hills; in autumn they went to the vales again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BOW AND ARROW Three mornings the shepherds marched in the same manner, when they came in view of a range of hills so high that to Felix they appeared mountains.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The chief held a council, and it was determined that a forced march should be made at once by another route, more to the left, and it was thought that in this way they might reach the base of the slopes by evening.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading BOW AND ARROW Three mornings the shepherds marched in the same manner, when they came in view of a range of hills so high that to Felix they appeared mountains.
ARROWnounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading BOW AND ARROW Three mornings the shepherds marched in the same manner, when they came in view of a range of hills so high that to Felix they appeared mountains.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The chief held a council, and it was determined that a forced march should be made at once by another route, more to the left, and it was thought that in this way they might reach the base of the slopes by evening.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The home of the tribe was in these hills, and once there they were comparatively safe from attack.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading In early spring when the herbage on the downs was scarce, the flocks moved to the meadowlike lands far in the valleys; in summer they returned to the hills; in autumn they went to the vales again.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading The chief held a council, and it was determined that a forced march should be made at once by another route, more to the left, and it was thought that in this way they might reach the base of the slopes by evening.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The chief held a council, and it was determined that a forced march should be made at once by another route, more to the left, and it was thought that in this way they might reach the base of the slopes by evening.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Soon after noon on the third day the scouts reported that a large body of gipsies were moving in a direction which would cut off their course to the hills on the morrow.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading BOW AND ARROW Three mornings the shepherds marched in the same manner, when they came in view of a range of hills so high that to Felix they appeared mountains.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The chief held a council, and it was determined that a forced march should be made at once by another route, more to the left, and it was thought that in this way they might reach the base of the slopes by evening.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading BOW AND ARROW Three mornings the shepherds marched in the same manner, when they came in view of a range of hills so high that to Felix they appeared mountains.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The chief held a council, and it was determined that a forced march should be made at once by another route, more to the left, and it was thought that in this way they might reach the base of the slopes by evening.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading The home of the tribe was in these hills, and once there they were comparatively safe from attack.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading The chief held a council, and it was determined that a forced march should be made at once by another route, more to the left, and it was thought that in this way they might reach the base of the slopes by evening.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Soon after noon on the third day the scouts reported that a large body of gipsies were moving in a direction which would cut off their course to the hills on the morrow.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Soon after noon on the third day the scouts reported that a large body of gipsies were moving in a direction which would cut off their course to the hills on the morrow.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Soon after noon on the third day the scouts reported that a large body of gipsies were moving in a direction which would cut off their course to the hills on the morrow.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The chief held a council, and it was determined that a forced march should be made at once by another route, more to the left, and it was thought that in this way they might reach the base of the slopes by evening.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Soon after noon on the third day the scouts reported that a large body of gipsies were moving in a direction which would cut off their course to the hills on the morrow.
downsnounUS /daʊnz/
plural of “down” — soft fine feathers
From this reading In early spring when the herbage on the downs was scarce, the flocks moved to the meadowlike lands far in the valleys; in summer they returned to the hills; in autumn they went to the vales again.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In early spring when the herbage on the downs was scarce, the flocks moved to the meadowlike lands far in the valleys; in summer they returned to the hills; in autumn they went to the vales again.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The chief held a council, and it was determined that a forced march should be made at once by another route, more to the left, and it was thought that in this way they might reach the base of the slopes by evening.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In early spring when the herbage on the downs was scarce, the flocks moved to the meadowlike lands far in the valleys; in summer they returned to the hills; in autumn they went to the vales again.
Felix
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From this reading BOW AND ARROW Three mornings the shepherds marched in the same manner, when they came in view of a range of hills so high that to Felix they appeared mountains.
flocksnounUS /flɑːks/
plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading In early spring when the herbage on the downs was scarce, the flocks moved to the meadowlike lands far in the valleys; in summer they returned to the hills; in autumn they went to the vales again.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading The chief held a council, and it was determined that a forced march should be made at once by another route, more to the left, and it was thought that in this way they might reach the base of the slopes by evening.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The home of the tribe was in these hills, and once there they were comparatively safe from attack.
gipsies
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From this reading Soon after noon on the third day the scouts reported that a large body of gipsies were moving in a direction which would cut off their course to the hills on the morrow.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The chief held a council, and it was determined that a forced march should be made at once by another route, more to the left, and it was thought that in this way they might reach the base of the slopes by evening.
herbagenoun
succulent herbaceous vegetation of pasture land
From this reading In early spring when the herbage on the downs was scarce, the flocks moved to the meadowlike lands far in the valleys; in summer they returned to the hills; in autumn they went to the vales again.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading BOW AND ARROW Three mornings the shepherds marched in the same manner, when they came in view of a range of hills so high that to Felix they appeared mountains.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading BOW AND ARROW Three mornings the shepherds marched in the same manner, when they came in view of a range of hills so high that to Felix they appeared mountains.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The home of the tribe was in these hills, and once there they were comparatively safe from attack.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BOW AND ARROW Three mornings the shepherds marched in the same manner, when they came in view of a range of hills so high that to Felix they appeared mountains.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The chief held a council, and it was determined that a forced march should be made at once by another route, more to the left, and it was thought that in this way they might reach the base of the slopes by evening.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading In early spring when the herbage on the downs was scarce, the flocks moved to the meadowlike lands far in the valleys; in summer they returned to the hills; in autumn they went to the vales again.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Soon after noon on the third day the scouts reported that a large body of gipsies were moving in a direction which would cut off their course to the hills on the morrow.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The chief held a council, and it was determined that a forced march should be made at once by another route, more to the left, and it was thought that in this way they might reach the base of the slopes by evening.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The chief held a council, and it was determined that a forced march should be made at once by another route, more to the left, and it was thought that in this way they might reach the base of the slopes by evening.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading BOW AND ARROW Three mornings the shepherds marched in the same manner, when they came in view of a range of hills so high that to Felix they appeared mountains.
march in a procession
From this reading The chief held a council, and it was determined that a forced march should be made at once by another route, more to the left, and it was thought that in this way they might reach the base of the slopes by evening.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading BOW AND ARROW Three mornings the shepherds marched in the same manner, when they came in view of a range of hills so high that to Felix they appeared mountains.
meadowlike
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From this reading In early spring when the herbage on the downs was scarce, the flocks moved to the meadowlike lands far in the valleys; in summer they returned to the hills; in autumn they went to the vales again.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The chief held a council, and it was determined that a forced march should be made at once by another route, more to the left, and it was thought that in this way they might reach the base of the slopes by evening.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The chief held a council, and it was determined that a forced march should be made at once by another route, more to the left, and it was thought that in this way they might reach the base of the slopes by evening.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading BOW AND ARROW Three mornings the shepherds marched in the same manner, when they came in view of a range of hills so high that to Felix they appeared mountains.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading Soon after noon on the third day the scouts reported that a large body of gipsies were moving in a direction which would cut off their course to the hills on the morrow.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading BOW AND ARROW Three mornings the shepherds marched in the same manner, when they came in view of a range of hills so high that to Felix they appeared mountains.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading In early spring when the herbage on the downs was scarce, the flocks moved to the meadowlike lands far in the valleys; in summer they returned to the hills; in autumn they went to the vales again.
in motion
From this reading Soon after noon on the third day the scouts reported that a large body of gipsies were moving in a direction which would cut off their course to the hills on the morrow.
the middle of the day
From this reading Soon after noon on the third day the scouts reported that a large body of gipsies were moving in a direction which would cut off their course to the hills on the morrow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BOW AND ARROW Three mornings the shepherds marched in the same manner, when they came in view of a range of hills so high that to Felix they appeared mountains.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Soon after noon on the third day the scouts reported that a large body of gipsies were moving in a direction which would cut off their course to the hills on the morrow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In early spring when the herbage on the downs was scarce, the flocks moved to the meadowlike lands far in the valleys; in summer they returned to the hills; in autumn they went to the vales again.
on one occasion
From this reading The home of the tribe was in these hills, and once there they were comparatively safe from attack.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading BOW AND ARROW Three mornings the shepherds marched in the same manner, when they came in view of a range of hills so high that to Felix they appeared mountains.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The chief held a council, and it was determined that a forced march should be made at once by another route, more to the left, and it was thought that in this way they might reach the base of the slopes by evening.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Soon after noon on the third day the scouts reported that a large body of gipsies were moving in a direction which would cut off their course to the hills on the morrow.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In early spring when the herbage on the downs was scarce, the flocks moved to the meadowlike lands far in the valleys; in summer they returned to the hills; in autumn they went to the vales again.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading The chief held a council, and it was determined that a forced march should be made at once by another route, more to the left, and it was thought that in this way they might reach the base of the slopes by evening.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The home of the tribe was in these hills, and once there they were comparatively safe from attack.
Identical; not different.
From this reading BOW AND ARROW Three mornings the shepherds marched in the same manner, when they came in view of a range of hills so high that to Felix they appeared mountains.
only a very short time before
From this reading In early spring when the herbage on the downs was scarce, the flocks moved to the meadowlike lands far in the valleys; in summer they returned to the hills; in autumn they went to the vales again.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Soon after noon on the third day the scouts reported that a large body of gipsies were moving in a direction which would cut off their course to the hills on the morrow.
shepherdsnounUS /ˈʃepərdz/
plural of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading BOW AND ARROW Three mornings the shepherds marched in the same manner, when they came in view of a range of hills so high that to Felix they appeared mountains.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The chief held a council, and it was determined that a forced march should be made at once by another route, more to the left, and it was thought that in this way they might reach the base of the slopes by evening.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading The chief held a council, and it was determined that a forced march should be made at once by another route, more to the left, and it was thought that in this way they might reach the base of the slopes by evening.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading BOW AND ARROW Three mornings the shepherds marched in the same manner, when they came in view of a range of hills so high that to Felix they appeared mountains.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after noon on the third day the scouts reported that a large body of gipsies were moving in a direction which would cut off their course to the hills on the morrow.
the season of growth
From this reading In early spring when the herbage on the downs was scarce, the flocks moved to the meadowlike lands far in the valleys; in summer they returned to the hills; in autumn they went to the vales again.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In early spring when the herbage on the downs was scarce, the flocks moved to the meadowlike lands far in the valleys; in summer they returned to the hills; in autumn they went to the vales again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BOW AND ARROW Three mornings the shepherds marched in the same manner, when they came in view of a range of hills so high that to Felix they appeared mountains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOW AND ARROW Three mornings the shepherds marched in the same manner, when they came in view of a range of hills so high that to Felix they appeared mountains.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Soon after noon on the third day the scouts reported that a large body of gipsies were moving in a direction which would cut off their course to the hills on the morrow.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The home of the tribe was in these hills, and once there they were comparatively safe from attack.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The home of the tribe was in these hills, and once there they were comparatively safe from attack.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BOW AND ARROW Three mornings the shepherds marched in the same manner, when they came in view of a range of hills so high that to Felix they appeared mountains.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Soon after noon on the third day the scouts reported that a large body of gipsies were moving in a direction which would cut off their course to the hills on the morrow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The chief held a council, and it was determined that a forced march should be made at once by another route, more to the left, and it was thought that in this way they might reach the base of the slopes by evening.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The chief held a council, and it was determined that a forced march should be made at once by another route, more to the left, and it was thought that in this way they might reach the base of the slopes by evening.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading BOW AND ARROW Three mornings the shepherds marched in the same manner, when they came in view of a range of hills so high that to Felix they appeared mountains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BOW AND ARROW Three mornings the shepherds marched in the same manner, when they came in view of a range of hills so high that to Felix they appeared mountains.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading The home of the tribe was in these hills, and once there they were comparatively safe from attack.
valesnounUS /veɪlz/
plural of “vale” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading In early spring when the herbage on the downs was scarce, the flocks moved to the meadowlike lands far in the valleys; in summer they returned to the hills; in autumn they went to the vales again.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading In early spring when the herbage on the downs was scarce, the flocks moved to the meadowlike lands far in the valleys; in summer they returned to the hills; in autumn they went to the vales again.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading BOW AND ARROW Three mornings the shepherds marched in the same manner, when they came in view of a range of hills so high that to Felix they appeared mountains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The home of the tribe was in these hills, and once there they were comparatively safe from attack.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The chief held a council, and it was determined that a forced march should be made at once by another route, more to the left, and it was thought that in this way they might reach the base of the slopes by evening.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In early spring when the herbage on the downs was scarce, the flocks moved to the meadowlike lands far in the valleys; in summer they returned to the hills; in autumn they went to the vales again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The home of the tribe was in these hills, and once there they were comparatively safe from attack.
at the time that
From this reading BOW AND ARROW Three mornings the shepherds marched in the same manner, when they came in view of a range of hills so high that to Felix they appeared mountains.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Soon after noon on the third day the scouts reported that a large body of gipsies were moving in a direction which would cut off their course to the hills on the morrow.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Soon after noon on the third day the scouts reported that a large body of gipsies were moving in a direction which would cut off their course to the hills on the morrow.
