used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Wilfred awoke from deep untroubled slumber, the sun seemed gazing at the encampment with haughty, fixed regard, as of a monarch, enthroned upon the summit of the purple mountain range.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading Rising hurriedly, he was reminded by a tap on the head from the axle-tree that he was in a bedroom of restricted accommodation.
after-movements
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From this reading More guarded in his after-movements he crawled outside, first placing on the dewy grass a rug upon which to stand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He commenced his toilette, and cast a comprehensive glance around.
archernounUS /ˈɑːrtʃər/
a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading Unwitting of the lengths (fortunately) to which the unsparing archer could go in Southern lands, he essayed to commence dressing.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He commenced his toilette, and cast a comprehensive glance around.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Wilfred awoke from deep untroubled slumber, the sun seemed gazing at the encampment with haughty, fixed regard, as of a monarch, enthroned upon the summit of the purple mountain range.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Wilfred awoke from deep untroubled slumber, the sun seemed gazing at the encampment with haughty, fixed regard, as of a monarch, enthroned upon the summit of the purple mountain range.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When Wilfred awoke from deep untroubled slumber, the sun seemed gazing at the encampment with haughty, fixed regard, as of a monarch, enthroned upon the summit of the purple mountain range.
axle-tree
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From this reading Rising hurriedly, he was reminded by a tap on the head from the axle-tree that he was in a bedroom of restricted accommodation.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Rising hurriedly, he was reminded by a tap on the head from the axle-tree that he was in a bedroom of restricted accommodation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rising hurriedly, he was reminded by a tap on the head from the axle-tree that he was in a bedroom of restricted accommodation.
put or send forth
From this reading He commenced his toilette, and cast a comprehensive glance around.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Unwitting of the lengths (fortunately) to which the unsparing archer could go in Southern lands, he essayed to commence dressing.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He commenced his toilette, and cast a comprehensive glance around.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading He commenced his toilette, and cast a comprehensive glance around.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Unwitting of the lengths (fortunately) to which the unsparing archer could go in Southern lands, he essayed to commence dressing.
crawledverbUS /krɔːld/
past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading More guarded in his after-movements he crawled outside, first placing on the dewy grass a rug upon which to stand.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading When Wilfred awoke from deep untroubled slumber, the sun seemed gazing at the encampment with haughty, fixed regard, as of a monarch, enthroned upon the summit of the purple mountain range.
dewyadjectiveUS /ˈduːi/
wet with dew
From this reading More guarded in his after-movements he crawled outside, first placing on the dewy grass a rug upon which to stand.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Unwitting of the lengths (fortunately) to which the unsparing archer could go in Southern lands, he essayed to commence dressing.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading When Wilfred awoke from deep untroubled slumber, the sun seemed gazing at the encampment with haughty, fixed regard, as of a monarch, enthroned upon the summit of the purple mountain range.
enthroned
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From this reading When Wilfred awoke from deep untroubled slumber, the sun seemed gazing at the encampment with haughty, fixed regard, as of a monarch, enthroned upon the summit of the purple mountain range.
essayed
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From this reading Unwitting of the lengths (fortunately) to which the unsparing archer could go in Southern lands, he essayed to commence dressing.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading More guarded in his after-movements he crawled outside, first placing on the dewy grass a rug upon which to stand.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading When Wilfred awoke from deep untroubled slumber, the sun seemed gazing at the encampment with haughty, fixed regard, as of a monarch, enthroned upon the summit of the purple mountain range.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Unwitting of the lengths (fortunately) to which the unsparing archer could go in Southern lands, he essayed to commence dressing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Wilfred awoke from deep untroubled slumber, the sun seemed gazing at the encampment with haughty, fixed regard, as of a monarch, enthroned upon the summit of the purple mountain range.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading When Wilfred awoke from deep untroubled slumber, the sun seemed gazing at the encampment with haughty, fixed regard, as of a monarch, enthroned upon the summit of the purple mountain range.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He commenced his toilette, and cast a comprehensive glance around.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Unwitting of the lengths (fortunately) to which the unsparing archer could go in Southern lands, he essayed to commence dressing.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading More guarded in his after-movements he crawled outside, first placing on the dewy grass a rug upon which to stand.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading More guarded in his after-movements he crawled outside, first placing on the dewy grass a rug upon which to stand.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading When Wilfred awoke from deep untroubled slumber, the sun seemed gazing at the encampment with haughty, fixed regard, as of a monarch, enthroned upon the summit of the purple mountain range.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unwitting of the lengths (fortunately) to which the unsparing archer could go in Southern lands, he essayed to commence dressing.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Rising hurriedly, he was reminded by a tap on the head from the axle-tree that he was in a bedroom of restricted accommodation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading More guarded in his after-movements he crawled outside, first placing on the dewy grass a rug upon which to stand.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Rising hurriedly, he was reminded by a tap on the head from the axle-tree that he was in a bedroom of restricted accommodation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Unwitting of the lengths (fortunately) to which the unsparing archer could go in Southern lands, he essayed to commence dressing.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Unwitting of the lengths (fortunately) to which the unsparing archer could go in Southern lands, he essayed to commence dressing.
lengthsnounUS /leŋkθs/
plural of “length” — the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Unwitting of the lengths (fortunately) to which the unsparing archer could go in Southern lands, he essayed to commence dressing.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading When Wilfred awoke from deep untroubled slumber, the sun seemed gazing at the encampment with haughty, fixed regard, as of a monarch, enthroned upon the summit of the purple mountain range.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More guarded in his after-movements he crawled outside, first placing on the dewy grass a rug upon which to stand.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading When Wilfred awoke from deep untroubled slumber, the sun seemed gazing at the encampment with haughty, fixed regard, as of a monarch, enthroned upon the summit of the purple mountain range.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Wilfred awoke from deep untroubled slumber, the sun seemed gazing at the encampment with haughty, fixed regard, as of a monarch, enthroned upon the summit of the purple mountain range.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Rising hurriedly, he was reminded by a tap on the head from the axle-tree that he was in a bedroom of restricted accommodation.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading More guarded in his after-movements he crawled outside, first placing on the dewy grass a rug upon which to stand.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading More guarded in his after-movements he crawled outside, first placing on the dewy grass a rug upon which to stand.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading When Wilfred awoke from deep untroubled slumber, the sun seemed gazing at the encampment with haughty, fixed regard, as of a monarch, enthroned upon the summit of the purple mountain range.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading When Wilfred awoke from deep untroubled slumber, the sun seemed gazing at the encampment with haughty, fixed regard, as of a monarch, enthroned upon the summit of the purple mountain range.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading When Wilfred awoke from deep untroubled slumber, the sun seemed gazing at the encampment with haughty, fixed regard, as of a monarch, enthroned upon the summit of the purple mountain range.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Rising hurriedly, he was reminded by a tap on the head from the axle-tree that he was in a bedroom of restricted accommodation.
restrictedadjectiveUS /riˈstrɪktəd/
subject to restriction or subjected to restriction
From this reading Rising hurriedly, he was reminded by a tap on the head from the axle-tree that he was in a bedroom of restricted accommodation.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Rising hurriedly, he was reminded by a tap on the head from the axle-tree that he was in a bedroom of restricted accommodation.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading More guarded in his after-movements he crawled outside, first placing on the dewy grass a rug upon which to stand.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When Wilfred awoke from deep untroubled slumber, the sun seemed gazing at the encampment with haughty, fixed regard, as of a monarch, enthroned upon the summit of the purple mountain range.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading When Wilfred awoke from deep untroubled slumber, the sun seemed gazing at the encampment with haughty, fixed regard, as of a monarch, enthroned upon the summit of the purple mountain range.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Unwitting of the lengths (fortunately) to which the unsparing archer could go in Southern lands, he essayed to commence dressing.
be standing; be upright
From this reading More guarded in his after-movements he crawled outside, first placing on the dewy grass a rug upon which to stand.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading When Wilfred awoke from deep untroubled slumber, the sun seemed gazing at the encampment with haughty, fixed regard, as of a monarch, enthroned upon the summit of the purple mountain range.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading When Wilfred awoke from deep untroubled slumber, the sun seemed gazing at the encampment with haughty, fixed regard, as of a monarch, enthroned upon the summit of the purple mountain range.
tapverbUS /tæp/
cut a female screw thread with a tap
From this reading Rising hurriedly, he was reminded by a tap on the head from the axle-tree that he was in a bedroom of restricted accommodation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rising hurriedly, he was reminded by a tap on the head from the axle-tree that he was in a bedroom of restricted accommodation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Wilfred awoke from deep untroubled slumber, the sun seemed gazing at the encampment with haughty, fixed regard, as of a monarch, enthroned upon the summit of the purple mountain range.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Unwitting of the lengths (fortunately) to which the unsparing archer could go in Southern lands, he essayed to commence dressing.
toilettenoun
the act of dressing and preparing yourself
From this reading He commenced his toilette, and cast a comprehensive glance around.
unsparingadjectiveUS /ənˈsperɪŋ/
very generous
From this reading Unwitting of the lengths (fortunately) to which the unsparing archer could go in Southern lands, he essayed to commence dressing.
untroubledadjectiveUS /ənˈtrʌbəld/
not beset by troubles or disturbance or distress
From this reading When Wilfred awoke from deep untroubled slumber, the sun seemed gazing at the encampment with haughty, fixed regard, as of a monarch, enthroned upon the summit of the purple mountain range.
UnwittingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪtɪŋ/
not done with purpose or intent
From this reading Unwitting of the lengths (fortunately) to which the unsparing archer could go in Southern lands, he essayed to commence dressing.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When Wilfred awoke from deep untroubled slumber, the sun seemed gazing at the encampment with haughty, fixed regard, as of a monarch, enthroned upon the summit of the purple mountain range.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rising hurriedly, he was reminded by a tap on the head from the axle-tree that he was in a bedroom of restricted accommodation.
at the time that
From this reading When Wilfred awoke from deep untroubled slumber, the sun seemed gazing at the encampment with haughty, fixed regard, as of a monarch, enthroned upon the summit of the purple mountain range.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Unwitting of the lengths (fortunately) to which the unsparing archer could go in Southern lands, he essayed to commence dressing.
Wilfred
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From this reading When Wilfred awoke from deep untroubled slumber, the sun seemed gazing at the encampment with haughty, fixed regard, as of a monarch, enthroned upon the summit of the purple mountain range.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Wilfred awoke from deep untroubled slumber, the sun seemed gazing at the encampment with haughty, fixed regard, as of a monarch, enthroned upon the summit of the purple mountain range.
