used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A glass of wine before you ascend, _capitano_!" said the lieutenant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Within, the walls were decorated with a number of scathingly satirical drawings of the _Tedeschi_; some extremely clever studies of the mountains in their different aspects of light--sunset and dawn, moonlight.
from appearances alone
From this reading The captain struggled into his heavy fur coat, apparently superfluous here in the fierce heat which glowed from the rock in the noonday sun.
ascendverbUS /əˈsend/
travel up
From this reading "A glass of wine before you ascend, _capitano_!" said the lieutenant.
aspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Within, the walls were decorated with a number of scathingly satirical drawings of the _Tedeschi_; some extremely clever studies of the mountains in their different aspects of light--sunset and dawn, moonlight.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "A glass of wine before you ascend, _capitano_!" said the lieutenant.
capitano
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From this reading "A glass of wine before you ascend, _capitano_!" said the lieutenant.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain struggled into his heavy fur coat, apparently superfluous here in the fierce heat which glowed from the rock in the noonday sun.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Within, the walls were decorated with a number of scathingly satirical drawings of the _Tedeschi_; some extremely clever studies of the mountains in their different aspects of light--sunset and dawn, moonlight.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He led the way to a little wooden shack close under the lee of the precipice.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading The captain struggled into his heavy fur coat, apparently superfluous here in the fierce heat which glowed from the rock in the noonday sun.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come, I will take no denial!"
the first light of day
From this reading Within, the walls were decorated with a number of scathingly satirical drawings of the _Tedeschi_; some extremely clever studies of the mountains in their different aspects of light--sunset and dawn, moonlight.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Within, the walls were decorated with a number of scathingly satirical drawings of the _Tedeschi_; some extremely clever studies of the mountains in their different aspects of light--sunset and dawn, moonlight.
denialnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəl/
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading "Come, I will take no denial!"
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Within, the walls were decorated with a number of scathingly satirical drawings of the _Tedeschi_; some extremely clever studies of the mountains in their different aspects of light--sunset and dawn, moonlight.
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Within, the walls were decorated with a number of scathingly satirical drawings of the _Tedeschi_; some extremely clever studies of the mountains in their different aspects of light--sunset and dawn, moonlight.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Within, the walls were decorated with a number of scathingly satirical drawings of the _Tedeschi_; some extremely clever studies of the mountains in their different aspects of light--sunset and dawn, moonlight.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The captain struggled into his heavy fur coat, apparently superfluous here in the fierce heat which glowed from the rock in the noonday sun.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The captain struggled into his heavy fur coat, apparently superfluous here in the fierce heat which glowed from the rock in the noonday sun.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading The captain struggled into his heavy fur coat, apparently superfluous here in the fierce heat which glowed from the rock in the noonday sun.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading "A glass of wine before you ascend, _capitano_!" said the lieutenant.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading The captain struggled into his heavy fur coat, apparently superfluous here in the fierce heat which glowed from the rock in the noonday sun.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He led the way to a little wooden shack close under the lee of the precipice.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The captain struggled into his heavy fur coat, apparently superfluous here in the fierce heat which glowed from the rock in the noonday sun.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The captain struggled into his heavy fur coat, apparently superfluous here in the fierce heat which glowed from the rock in the noonday sun.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The captain struggled into his heavy fur coat, apparently superfluous here in the fierce heat which glowed from the rock in the noonday sun.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The captain struggled into his heavy fur coat, apparently superfluous here in the fierce heat which glowed from the rock in the noonday sun.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Come, I will take no denial!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The captain struggled into his heavy fur coat, apparently superfluous here in the fierce heat which glowed from the rock in the noonday sun.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The captain struggled into his heavy fur coat, apparently superfluous here in the fierce heat which glowed from the rock in the noonday sun.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading He led the way to a little wooden shack close under the lee of the precipice.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading He led the way to a little wooden shack close under the lee of the precipice.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading "A glass of wine before you ascend, _capitano_!" said the lieutenant.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Within, the walls were decorated with a number of scathingly satirical drawings of the _Tedeschi_; some extremely clever studies of the mountains in their different aspects of light--sunset and dawn, moonlight.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He led the way to a little wooden shack close under the lee of the precipice.
the light of the Moon
From this reading Within, the walls were decorated with a number of scathingly satirical drawings of the _Tedeschi_; some extremely clever studies of the mountains in their different aspects of light--sunset and dawn, moonlight.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Within, the walls were decorated with a number of scathingly satirical drawings of the _Tedeschi_; some extremely clever studies of the mountains in their different aspects of light--sunset and dawn, moonlight.
not any; not one
From this reading "Come, I will take no denial!"
noondaynoun
the middle of the day
From this reading The captain struggled into his heavy fur coat, apparently superfluous here in the fierce heat which glowed from the rock in the noonday sun.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Within, the walls were decorated with a number of scathingly satirical drawings of the _Tedeschi_; some extremely clever studies of the mountains in their different aspects of light--sunset and dawn, moonlight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A glass of wine before you ascend, _capitano_!" said the lieutenant.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading He led the way to a little wooden shack close under the lee of the precipice.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The captain struggled into his heavy fur coat, apparently superfluous here in the fierce heat which glowed from the rock in the noonday sun.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "A glass of wine before you ascend, _capitano_!" said the lieutenant.
satiricaladjectiveUS /səˈtɪrəkəl/
exposing human folly to ridicule
From this reading Within, the walls were decorated with a number of scathingly satirical drawings of the _Tedeschi_; some extremely clever studies of the mountains in their different aspects of light--sunset and dawn, moonlight.
scathinglyadverb
in a scathing and unsparing manner
From this reading Within, the walls were decorated with a number of scathingly satirical drawings of the _Tedeschi_; some extremely clever studies of the mountains in their different aspects of light--sunset and dawn, moonlight.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading He led the way to a little wooden shack close under the lee of the precipice.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Within, the walls were decorated with a number of scathingly satirical drawings of the _Tedeschi_; some extremely clever studies of the mountains in their different aspects of light--sunset and dawn, moonlight.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The captain struggled into his heavy fur coat, apparently superfluous here in the fierce heat which glowed from the rock in the noonday sun.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Within, the walls were decorated with a number of scathingly satirical drawings of the _Tedeschi_; some extremely clever studies of the mountains in their different aspects of light--sunset and dawn, moonlight.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The captain struggled into his heavy fur coat, apparently superfluous here in the fierce heat which glowed from the rock in the noonday sun.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Within, the walls were decorated with a number of scathingly satirical drawings of the _Tedeschi_; some extremely clever studies of the mountains in their different aspects of light--sunset and dawn, moonlight.
superfluousadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərflwʌs/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading The captain struggled into his heavy fur coat, apparently superfluous here in the fierce heat which glowed from the rock in the noonday sun.
carry out
From this reading "Come, I will take no denial!"
Tedeschi
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From this reading Within, the walls were decorated with a number of scathingly satirical drawings of the _Tedeschi_; some extremely clever studies of the mountains in their different aspects of light--sunset and dawn, moonlight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The captain struggled into his heavy fur coat, apparently superfluous here in the fierce heat which glowed from the rock in the noonday sun.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Within, the walls were decorated with a number of scathingly satirical drawings of the _Tedeschi_; some extremely clever studies of the mountains in their different aspects of light--sunset and dawn, moonlight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He led the way to a little wooden shack close under the lee of the precipice.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He led the way to a little wooden shack close under the lee of the precipice.
plural of “wall” — 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 Within, the walls were decorated with a number of scathingly satirical drawings of the _Tedeschi_; some extremely clever studies of the mountains in their different aspects of light--sunset and dawn, moonlight.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He led the way to a little wooden shack close under the lee of the precipice.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Within, the walls were decorated with a number of scathingly satirical drawings of the _Tedeschi_; some extremely clever studies of the mountains in their different aspects of light--sunset and dawn, moonlight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The captain struggled into his heavy fur coat, apparently superfluous here in the fierce heat which glowed from the rock in the noonday sun.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Come, I will take no denial!"
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading "A glass of wine before you ascend, _capitano_!" said the lieutenant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Within, the walls were decorated with a number of scathingly satirical drawings of the _Tedeschi_; some extremely clever studies of the mountains in their different aspects of light--sunset and dawn, moonlight.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within, the walls were decorated with a number of scathingly satirical drawings of the _Tedeschi_; some extremely clever studies of the mountains in their different aspects of light--sunset and dawn, moonlight.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading He led the way to a little wooden shack close under the lee of the precipice.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "A glass of wine before you ascend, _capitano_!" said the lieutenant.
