used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TATO When Uncle John passed through the west gate for a tramp along the mountain paths he was feeling in an especially happy and contented mood.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading To be in this little corner of the old world, amid ruins antedating the Christian era, and able to wholly forget those awful stock and market reports of Wall street, was a privilege the old gentleman greatly appreciated.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The day was bright and balmy, the air bracing, the scenery unfolded step by step magnificent and appealing.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading TATO When Uncle John passed through the west gate for a tramp along the mountain paths he was feeling in an especially happy and contented mood.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading To be in this little corner of the old world, amid ruins antedating the Christian era, and able to wholly forget those awful stock and market reports of Wall street, was a privilege the old gentleman greatly appreciated.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading So away he trudged, exploring this path or that leading amongst the rugged cliffs, until finally he began to take note of his erratic wanderings and wonder where he was.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TATO When Uncle John passed through the west gate for a tramp along the mountain paths he was feeling in an especially happy and contented mood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TATO When Uncle John passed through the west gate for a tramp along the mountain paths he was feeling in an especially happy and contented mood.
antedating
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From this reading To be in this little corner of the old world, amid ruins antedating the Christian era, and able to wholly forget those awful stock and market reports of Wall street, was a privilege the old gentleman greatly appreciated.
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading The day was bright and balmy, the air bracing, the scenery unfolded step by step magnificent and appealing.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading To be in this little corner of the old world, amid ruins antedating the Christian era, and able to wholly forget those awful stock and market reports of Wall street, was a privilege the old gentleman greatly appreciated.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So away he trudged, exploring this path or that leading amongst the rugged cliffs, until finally he began to take note of his erratic wanderings and wonder where he was.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading To be in this little corner of the old world, amid ruins antedating the Christian era, and able to wholly forget those awful stock and market reports of Wall street, was a privilege the old gentleman greatly appreciated.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading The day was bright and balmy, the air bracing, the scenery unfolded step by step magnificent and appealing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be in this little corner of the old world, amid ruins antedating the Christian era, and able to wholly forget those awful stock and market reports of Wall street, was a privilege the old gentleman greatly appreciated.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading So away he trudged, exploring this path or that leading amongst the rugged cliffs, until finally he began to take note of his erratic wanderings and wonder where he was.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Climbing an elevated rock near the path he poised himself upon its peak and studied the landscape spread out beneath him.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading The day was bright and balmy, the air bracing, the scenery unfolded step by step magnificent and appealing.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The day was bright and balmy, the air bracing, the scenery unfolded step by step magnificent and appealing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The day was bright and balmy, the air bracing, the scenery unfolded step by step magnificent and appealing.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading To be in this little corner of the old world, amid ruins antedating the Christian era, and able to wholly forget those awful stock and market reports of Wall street, was a privilege the old gentleman greatly appreciated.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading So away he trudged, exploring this path or that leading amongst the rugged cliffs, until finally he began to take note of his erratic wanderings and wonder where he was.
ClimbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Climbing an elevated rock near the path he poised himself upon its peak and studied the landscape spread out beneath him.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading TATO When Uncle John passed through the west gate for a tramp along the mountain paths he was feeling in an especially happy and contented mood.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading To be in this little corner of the old world, amid ruins antedating the Christian era, and able to wholly forget those awful stock and market reports of Wall street, was a privilege the old gentleman greatly appreciated.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day was bright and balmy, the air bracing, the scenery unfolded step by step magnificent and appealing.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading Climbing an elevated rock near the path he poised himself upon its peak and studied the landscape spread out beneath him.
eranounUS /ˈerə/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading To be in this little corner of the old world, amid ruins antedating the Christian era, and able to wholly forget those awful stock and market reports of Wall street, was a privilege the old gentleman greatly appreciated.
erraticadjectiveUS /ɪˈrætɪk/
liable to sudden unpredictable change
From this reading So away he trudged, exploring this path or that leading amongst the rugged cliffs, until finally he began to take note of his erratic wanderings and wonder where he was.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading TATO When Uncle John passed through the west gate for a tramp along the mountain paths he was feeling in an especially happy and contented mood.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading So away he trudged, exploring this path or that leading amongst the rugged cliffs, until finally he began to take note of his erratic wanderings and wonder where he was.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading TATO When Uncle John passed through the west gate for a tramp along the mountain paths he was feeling in an especially happy and contented mood.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading So away he trudged, exploring this path or that leading amongst the rugged cliffs, until finally he began to take note of his erratic wanderings and wonder where he was.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TATO When Uncle John passed through the west gate for a tramp along the mountain paths he was feeling in an especially happy and contented mood.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading To be in this little corner of the old world, amid ruins antedating the Christian era, and able to wholly forget those awful stock and market reports of Wall street, was a privilege the old gentleman greatly appreciated.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading TATO When Uncle John passed through the west gate for a tramp along the mountain paths he was feeling in an especially happy and contented mood.
a man of refinement
From this reading To be in this little corner of the old world, amid ruins antedating the Christian era, and able to wholly forget those awful stock and market reports of Wall street, was a privilege the old gentleman greatly appreciated.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading To be in this little corner of the old world, amid ruins antedating the Christian era, and able to wholly forget those awful stock and market reports of Wall street, was a privilege the old gentleman greatly appreciated.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading TATO When Uncle John passed through the west gate for a tramp along the mountain paths he was feeling in an especially happy and contented mood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TATO When Uncle John passed through the west gate for a tramp along the mountain paths he was feeling in an especially happy and contented mood.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Climbing an elevated rock near the path he poised himself upon its peak and studied the landscape spread out beneath him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Climbing an elevated rock near the path he poised himself upon its peak and studied the landscape spread out beneath him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So away he trudged, exploring this path or that leading amongst the rugged cliffs, until finally he began to take note of his erratic wanderings and wonder where he was.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TATO When Uncle John passed through the west gate for a tramp along the mountain paths he was feeling in an especially happy and contented mood.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Climbing an elevated rock near the path he poised himself upon its peak and studied the landscape spread out beneath him.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading TATO When Uncle John passed through the west gate for a tramp along the mountain paths he was feeling in an especially happy and contented mood.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading Climbing an elevated rock near the path he poised himself upon its peak and studied the landscape spread out beneath him.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading So away he trudged, exploring this path or that leading amongst the rugged cliffs, until finally he began to take note of his erratic wanderings and wonder where he was.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To be in this little corner of the old world, amid ruins antedating the Christian era, and able to wholly forget those awful stock and market reports of Wall street, was a privilege the old gentleman greatly appreciated.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading The day was bright and balmy, the air bracing, the scenery unfolded step by step magnificent and appealing.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading To be in this little corner of the old world, amid ruins antedating the Christian era, and able to wholly forget those awful stock and market reports of Wall street, was a privilege the old gentleman greatly appreciated.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading TATO When Uncle John passed through the west gate for a tramp along the mountain paths he was feeling in an especially happy and contented mood.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading TATO When Uncle John passed through the west gate for a tramp along the mountain paths he was feeling in an especially happy and contented mood.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Climbing an elevated rock near the path he poised himself upon its peak and studied the landscape spread out beneath him.
a brief written record
From this reading So away he trudged, exploring this path or that leading amongst the rugged cliffs, until finally he began to take note of his erratic wanderings and wonder where he was.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To be in this little corner of the old world, amid ruins antedating the Christian era, and able to wholly forget those awful stock and market reports of Wall street, was a privilege the old gentleman greatly appreciated.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading To be in this little corner of the old world, amid ruins antedating the Christian era, and able to wholly forget those awful stock and market reports of Wall street, was a privilege the old gentleman greatly appreciated.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So away he trudged, exploring this path or that leading amongst the rugged cliffs, until finally he began to take note of his erratic wanderings and wonder where he was.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Climbing an elevated rock near the path he poised himself upon its peak and studied the landscape spread out beneath him.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading TATO When Uncle John passed through the west gate for a tramp along the mountain paths he was feeling in an especially happy and contented mood.
a course of conduct
From this reading So away he trudged, exploring this path or that leading amongst the rugged cliffs, until finally he began to take note of his erratic wanderings and wonder where he was.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading TATO When Uncle John passed through the west gate for a tramp along the mountain paths he was feeling in an especially happy and contented mood.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Climbing an elevated rock near the path he poised himself upon its peak and studied the landscape spread out beneath him.
poisedadjectiveUS /pɔɪzd/
marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
From this reading Climbing an elevated rock near the path he poised himself upon its peak and studied the landscape spread out beneath him.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading To be in this little corner of the old world, amid ruins antedating the Christian era, and able to wholly forget those awful stock and market reports of Wall street, was a privilege the old gentleman greatly appreciated.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading To be in this little corner of the old world, amid ruins antedating the Christian era, and able to wholly forget those awful stock and market reports of Wall street, was a privilege the old gentleman greatly appreciated.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Climbing an elevated rock near the path he poised himself upon its peak and studied the landscape spread out beneath him.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading So away he trudged, exploring this path or that leading amongst the rugged cliffs, until finally he began to take note of his erratic wanderings and wonder where he was.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading To be in this little corner of the old world, amid ruins antedating the Christian era, and able to wholly forget those awful stock and market reports of Wall street, was a privilege the old gentleman greatly appreciated.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading The day was bright and balmy, the air bracing, the scenery unfolded step by step magnificent and appealing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So away he trudged, exploring this path or that leading amongst the rugged cliffs, until finally he began to take note of his erratic wanderings and wonder where he was.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Climbing an elevated rock near the path he poised himself upon its peak and studied the landscape spread out beneath him.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The day was bright and balmy, the air bracing, the scenery unfolded step by step magnificent and appealing.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading To be in this little corner of the old world, amid ruins antedating the Christian era, and able to wholly forget those awful stock and market reports of Wall street, was a privilege the old gentleman greatly appreciated.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading To be in this little corner of the old world, amid ruins antedating the Christian era, and able to wholly forget those awful stock and market reports of Wall street, was a privilege the old gentleman greatly appreciated.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Climbing an elevated rock near the path he poised himself upon its peak and studied the landscape spread out beneath him.
carry out
From this reading So away he trudged, exploring this path or that leading amongst the rugged cliffs, until finally he began to take note of his erratic wanderings and wonder where he was.
TATO
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From this reading TATO When Uncle John passed through the west gate for a tramp along the mountain paths he was feeling in an especially happy and contented mood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So away he trudged, exploring this path or that leading amongst the rugged cliffs, until finally he began to take note of his erratic wanderings and wonder where he was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TATO When Uncle John passed through the west gate for a tramp along the mountain paths he was feeling in an especially happy and contented mood.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To be in this little corner of the old world, amid ruins antedating the Christian era, and able to wholly forget those awful stock and market reports of Wall street, was a privilege the old gentleman greatly appreciated.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To be in this little corner of the old world, amid ruins antedating the Christian era, and able to wholly forget those awful stock and market reports of Wall street, was a privilege the old gentleman greatly appreciated.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading TATO When Uncle John passed through the west gate for a tramp along the mountain paths he was feeling in an especially happy and contented mood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be in this little corner of the old world, amid ruins antedating the Christian era, and able to wholly forget those awful stock and market reports of Wall street, was a privilege the old gentleman greatly appreciated.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading TATO When Uncle John passed through the west gate for a tramp along the mountain paths he was feeling in an especially happy and contented mood.
trudgedverbUS /trʌdʒd/
past form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading So away he trudged, exploring this path or that leading amongst the rugged cliffs, until finally he began to take note of his erratic wanderings and wonder where he was.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading TATO When Uncle John passed through the west gate for a tramp along the mountain paths he was feeling in an especially happy and contented mood.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading The day was bright and balmy, the air bracing, the scenery unfolded step by step magnificent and appealing.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading So away he trudged, exploring this path or that leading amongst the rugged cliffs, until finally he began to take note of his erratic wanderings and wonder where he was.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Climbing an elevated rock near the path he poised himself upon its peak and studied the landscape spread out beneath him.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading To be in this little corner of the old world, amid ruins antedating the Christian era, and able to wholly forget those awful stock and market reports of Wall street, was a privilege the old gentleman greatly appreciated.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading So away he trudged, exploring this path or that leading amongst the rugged cliffs, until finally he began to take note of his erratic wanderings and wonder where he was.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TATO When Uncle John passed through the west gate for a tramp along the mountain paths he was feeling in an especially happy and contented mood.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading TATO When Uncle John passed through the west gate for a tramp along the mountain paths he was feeling in an especially happy and contented mood.
at the time that
From this reading TATO When Uncle John passed through the west gate for a tramp along the mountain paths he was feeling in an especially happy and contented mood.
in or at the place that
From this reading So away he trudged, exploring this path or that leading amongst the rugged cliffs, until finally he began to take note of his erratic wanderings and wonder where he was.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading To be in this little corner of the old world, amid ruins antedating the Christian era, and able to wholly forget those awful stock and market reports of Wall street, was a privilege the old gentleman greatly appreciated.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading So away he trudged, exploring this path or that leading amongst the rugged cliffs, until finally he began to take note of his erratic wanderings and wonder where he was.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading To be in this little corner of the old world, amid ruins antedating the Christian era, and able to wholly forget those awful stock and market reports of Wall street, was a privilege the old gentleman greatly appreciated.
