used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About six o'clock in the morning, one day toward the end of March, the masters gave the signal for the start, and the boys sprang to their saddles.
Aintab
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From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading These donkeys of the East are strong, vigorous animals, with bright eyes and glossy skin, and often rival the horses in speed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These donkeys of the East are strong, vigorous animals, with bright eyes and glossy skin, and often rival the horses in speed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
Bernier
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From this reading Monsieur Bernier and Mihran hodja were to go with them.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading These donkeys of the East are strong, vigorous animals, with bright eyes and glossy skin, and often rival the horses in speed.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading About six o'clock in the morning, one day toward the end of March, the masters gave the signal for the start, and the boys sprang to their saddles.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
donkeysnounUS /ˈdɑːŋkiz/
plural of “donkey” — the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
From this reading They rode horses or donkeys.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading These donkeys of the East are strong, vigorous animals, with bright eyes and glossy skin, and often rival the horses in speed.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading About six o'clock in the morning, one day toward the end of March, the masters gave the signal for the start, and the boys sprang to their saddles.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
opinion or judgment
From this reading These donkeys of the East are strong, vigorous animals, with bright eyes and glossy skin, and often rival the horses in speed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading About six o'clock in the morning, one day toward the end of March, the masters gave the signal for the start, and the boys sprang to their saddles.
glossyadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːsi/
based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
From this reading These donkeys of the East are strong, vigorous animals, with bright eyes and glossy skin, and often rival the horses in speed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
hodja
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From this reading Monsieur Bernier and Mihran hodja were to go with them.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading They rode horses or donkeys.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About six o'clock in the morning, one day toward the end of March, the masters gave the signal for the start, and the boys sprang to their saddles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
march in a procession
From this reading About six o'clock in the morning, one day toward the end of March, the masters gave the signal for the start, and the boys sprang to their saddles.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading About six o'clock in the morning, one day toward the end of March, the masters gave the signal for the start, and the boys sprang to their saddles.
Mihran
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From this reading Monsieur Bernier and Mihran hodja were to go with them.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Monsieur Bernier and Mihran hodja were to go with them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading About six o'clock in the morning, one day toward the end of March, the masters gave the signal for the start, and the boys sprang to their saddles.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading About six o'clock in the morning, one day toward the end of March, the masters gave the signal for the start, and the boys sprang to their saddles.
objectiveadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒektɪv/
undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
many times at short intervals
From this reading These donkeys of the East are strong, vigorous animals, with bright eyes and glossy skin, and often rival the horses in speed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading About six o'clock in the morning, one day toward the end of March, the masters gave the signal for the start, and the boys sprang to their saddles.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They rode horses or donkeys.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading These donkeys of the East are strong, vigorous animals, with bright eyes and glossy skin, and often rival the horses in speed.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading They rode horses or donkeys.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading About six o'clock in the morning, one day toward the end of March, the masters gave the signal for the start, and the boys sprang to their saddles.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading About six o'clock in the morning, one day toward the end of March, the masters gave the signal for the start, and the boys sprang to their saddles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading About six o'clock in the morning, one day toward the end of March, the masters gave the signal for the start, and the boys sprang to their saddles.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading These donkeys of the East are strong, vigorous animals, with bright eyes and glossy skin, and often rival the horses in speed.
Sof
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From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
SophomorenounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/
a second-year undergraduate
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
move hurridly
From this reading These donkeys of the East are strong, vigorous animals, with bright eyes and glossy skin, and often rival the horses in speed.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading About six o'clock in the morning, one day toward the end of March, the masters gave the signal for the start, and the boys sprang to their saddles.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading About six o'clock in the morning, one day toward the end of March, the masters gave the signal for the start, and the boys sprang to their saddles.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading These donkeys of the East are strong, vigorous animals, with bright eyes and glossy skin, and often rival the horses in speed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Monsieur Bernier and Mihran hodja were to go with them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These donkeys of the East are strong, vigorous animals, with bright eyes and glossy skin, and often rival the horses in speed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They rode horses or donkeys.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading About six o'clock in the morning, one day toward the end of March, the masters gave the signal for the start, and the boys sprang to their saddles.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading These donkeys of the East are strong, vigorous animals, with bright eyes and glossy skin, and often rival the horses in speed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Monsieur Bernier and Mihran hodja were to go with them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Monsieur Bernier and Mihran hodja were to go with them.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN It was a college custom for each class to go for a three days' excursion, before the Easter holidays, and this year the boys of the Sophomore class had selected the mountain of Sof, to the northwest of Aintab, as the objective point of their trip.
