1863
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From this reading On a Sunday afternoon in December, 1863, two horsemen were making their way across Big Corn Valley in the direction of Sugar Mountain.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONSCRIPT’S CHRISTMAS.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading On a Sunday afternoon in December, 1863, two horsemen were making their way across Big Corn Valley in the direction of Sugar Mountain.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On a Sunday afternoon in December, 1863, two horsemen were making their way across Big Corn Valley in the direction of Sugar Mountain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had started from the little town of Jasper early in the morning, and it was apparent at a glance that they had not enjoyed the journey.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading They had started from the little town of Jasper early in the morning, and it was apparent at a glance that they had not enjoyed the journey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had started from the little town of Jasper early in the morning, and it was apparent at a glance that they had not enjoyed the journey.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading To tell the truth, the journey from Jasper to the top of Sugar Mountain was not a pleasant one even in the best of weather, and now, with the wind pushing before it a bitterly cold mist, its disagreeableness was irritating.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading To tell the truth, the journey from Jasper to the top of Sugar Mountain was not a pleasant one even in the best of weather, and now, with the wind pushing before it a bitterly cold mist, its disagreeableness was irritating.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On a Sunday afternoon in December, 1863, two horsemen were making their way across Big Corn Valley in the direction of Sugar Mountain.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading To tell the truth, the journey from Jasper to the top of Sugar Mountain was not a pleasant one even in the best of weather, and now, with the wind pushing before it a bitterly cold mist, its disagreeableness was irritating.
carbines
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From this reading They sat listlessly in their saddles, with their carbines across their laps, and whatever conversation they carried on was desultory.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They sat listlessly in their saddles, with their carbines across their laps, and whatever conversation they carried on was desultory.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading A CONSCRIPT’S CHRISTMAS.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading To tell the truth, the journey from Jasper to the top of Sugar Mountain was not a pleasant one even in the best of weather, and now, with the wind pushing before it a bitterly cold mist, its disagreeableness was irritating.
CONSCRIPT'S
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From this reading A CONSCRIPT’S CHRISTMAS.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading They sat listlessly in their saddles, with their carbines across their laps, and whatever conversation they carried on was desultory.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading On a Sunday afternoon in December, 1863, two horsemen were making their way across Big Corn Valley in the direction of Sugar Mountain.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading On a Sunday afternoon in December, 1863, two horsemen were making their way across Big Corn Valley in the direction of Sugar Mountain.
desultoryadjectiveUS /ˈdesəltɔːri/
marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another
From this reading They sat listlessly in their saddles, with their carbines across their laps, and whatever conversation they carried on was desultory.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading On a Sunday afternoon in December, 1863, two horsemen were making their way across Big Corn Valley in the direction of Sugar Mountain.
disagreeablenessnoun
the quality of being disagreeable and unpleasant
From this reading To tell the truth, the journey from Jasper to the top of Sugar Mountain was not a pleasant one even in the best of weather, and now, with the wind pushing before it a bitterly cold mist, its disagreeableness was irritating.
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 They had started from the little town of Jasper early in the morning, and it was apparent at a glance that they had not enjoyed the journey.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading They had started from the little town of Jasper early in the morning, and it was apparent at a glance that they had not enjoyed the journey.
divisible by two
From this reading To tell the truth, the journey from Jasper to the top of Sugar Mountain was not a pleasant one even in the best of weather, and now, with the wind pushing before it a bitterly cold mist, its disagreeableness was irritating.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They had started from the little town of Jasper early in the morning, and it was apparent at a glance that they had not enjoyed the journey.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading They had started from the little town of Jasper early in the morning, and it was apparent at a glance that they had not enjoyed the journey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had started from the little town of Jasper early in the morning, and it was apparent at a glance that they had not enjoyed the journey.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading On a Sunday afternoon in December, 1863, two horsemen were making their way across Big Corn Valley in the direction of Sugar Mountain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On a Sunday afternoon in December, 1863, two horsemen were making their way across Big Corn Valley in the direction of Sugar Mountain.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading To tell the truth, the journey from Jasper to the top of Sugar Mountain was not a pleasant one even in the best of weather, and now, with the wind pushing before it a bitterly cold mist, its disagreeableness was irritating.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They had started from the little town of Jasper early in the morning, and it was apparent at a glance that they had not enjoyed the journey.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To tell the truth, the journey from Jasper to the top of Sugar Mountain was not a pleasant one even in the best of weather, and now, with the wind pushing before it a bitterly cold mist, its disagreeableness was irritating.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading They had started from the little town of Jasper early in the morning, and it was apparent at a glance that they had not enjoyed the journey.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading They had started from the little town of Jasper early in the morning, and it was apparent at a glance that they had not enjoyed the journey.
lapsnounUS /læps/
plural of “lap” — the upper side of the thighs of a seated person
From this reading They sat listlessly in their saddles, with their carbines across their laps, and whatever conversation they carried on was desultory.
listlesslyadverbUS /ˈlɪstləsli/
in a listless manner
From this reading They sat listlessly in their saddles, with their carbines across their laps, and whatever conversation they carried on was desultory.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They had started from the little town of Jasper early in the morning, and it was apparent at a glance that they had not enjoyed the journey.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading On a Sunday afternoon in December, 1863, two horsemen were making their way across Big Corn Valley in the direction of Sugar Mountain.
become covered with mist
From this reading To tell the truth, the journey from Jasper to the top of Sugar Mountain was not a pleasant one even in the best of weather, and now, with the wind pushing before it a bitterly cold mist, its disagreeableness was irritating.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading They had started from the little town of Jasper early in the morning, and it was apparent at a glance that they had not enjoyed the journey.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading On a Sunday afternoon in December, 1863, two horsemen were making their way across Big Corn Valley in the direction of Sugar Mountain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had started from the little town of Jasper early in the morning, and it was apparent at a glance that they had not enjoyed the journey.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading To tell the truth, the journey from Jasper to the top of Sugar Mountain was not a pleasant one even in the best of weather, and now, with the wind pushing before it a bitterly cold mist, its disagreeableness was irritating.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On a Sunday afternoon in December, 1863, two horsemen were making their way across Big Corn Valley in the direction of Sugar Mountain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a Sunday afternoon in December, 1863, two horsemen were making their way across Big Corn Valley in the direction of Sugar Mountain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To tell the truth, the journey from Jasper to the top of Sugar Mountain was not a pleasant one even in the best of weather, and now, with the wind pushing before it a bitterly cold mist, its disagreeableness was irritating.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading To tell the truth, the journey from Jasper to the top of Sugar Mountain was not a pleasant one even in the best of weather, and now, with the wind pushing before it a bitterly cold mist, its disagreeableness was irritating.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading To tell the truth, the journey from Jasper to the top of Sugar Mountain was not a pleasant one even in the best of weather, and now, with the wind pushing before it a bitterly cold mist, its disagreeableness was irritating.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading They sat listlessly in their saddles, with their carbines across their laps, and whatever conversation they carried on was desultory.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They sat listlessly in their saddles, with their carbines across their laps, and whatever conversation they carried on was desultory.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They had started from the little town of Jasper early in the morning, and it was apparent at a glance that they had not enjoyed the journey.
SugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading On a Sunday afternoon in December, 1863, two horsemen were making their way across Big Corn Valley in the direction of Sugar Mountain.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On a Sunday afternoon in December, 1863, two horsemen were making their way across Big Corn Valley in the direction of Sugar Mountain.
express in words
From this reading To tell the truth, the journey from Jasper to the top of Sugar Mountain was not a pleasant one even in the best of weather, and now, with the wind pushing before it a bitterly cold mist, its disagreeableness was irritating.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had started from the little town of Jasper early in the morning, and it was apparent at a glance that they had not enjoyed the journey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On a Sunday afternoon in December, 1863, two horsemen were making their way across Big Corn Valley in the direction of Sugar Mountain.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On a Sunday afternoon in December, 1863, two horsemen were making their way across Big Corn Valley in the direction of Sugar Mountain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had started from the little town of Jasper early in the morning, and it was apparent at a glance that they had not enjoyed the journey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To tell the truth, the journey from Jasper to the top of Sugar Mountain was not a pleasant one even in the best of weather, and now, with the wind pushing before it a bitterly cold mist, its disagreeableness was irritating.
the upper part of anything
From this reading To tell the truth, the journey from Jasper to the top of Sugar Mountain was not a pleasant one even in the best of weather, and now, with the wind pushing before it a bitterly cold mist, its disagreeableness was irritating.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading They had started from the little town of Jasper early in the morning, and it was apparent at a glance that they had not enjoyed the journey.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading To tell the truth, the journey from Jasper to the top of Sugar Mountain was not a pleasant one even in the best of weather, and now, with the wind pushing before it a bitterly cold mist, its disagreeableness was irritating.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On a Sunday afternoon in December, 1863, two horsemen were making their way across Big Corn Valley in the direction of Sugar Mountain.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading On a Sunday afternoon in December, 1863, two horsemen were making their way across Big Corn Valley in the direction of Sugar Mountain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had started from the little town of Jasper early in the morning, and it was apparent at a glance that they had not enjoyed the journey.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On a Sunday afternoon in December, 1863, two horsemen were making their way across Big Corn Valley in the direction of Sugar Mountain.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading To tell the truth, the journey from Jasper to the top of Sugar Mountain was not a pleasant one even in the best of weather, and now, with the wind pushing before it a bitterly cold mist, its disagreeableness was irritating.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On a Sunday afternoon in December, 1863, two horsemen were making their way across Big Corn Valley in the direction of Sugar Mountain.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading They sat listlessly in their saddles, with their carbines across their laps, and whatever conversation they carried on was desultory.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading To tell the truth, the journey from Jasper to the top of Sugar Mountain was not a pleasant one even in the best of weather, and now, with the wind pushing before it a bitterly cold mist, its disagreeableness was irritating.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They sat listlessly in their saddles, with their carbines across their laps, and whatever conversation they carried on was desultory.
