used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We rode due eastward by a narrow path that traversed mountains of rock, covered by wild laurels, rosewood trees, and vines.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We rode due eastward by a narrow path that traversed mountains of rock, covered by wild laurels, rosewood trees, and vines.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In a valley on our left some lights were seen to glitter as if from the windows of houses.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We rode due eastward by a narrow path that traversed mountains of rock, covered by wild laurels, rosewood trees, and vines.
Centejo
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From this reading "That is Montanza de Centejo, no doubt," said Hislop.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
copperyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːpəri/
of something having the color of copper
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading We rode due eastward by a narrow path that traversed mountains of rock, covered by wild laurels, rosewood trees, and vines.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "That is Montanza de Centejo, no doubt," said Hislop.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
DIAMONDnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading THE VALLEY OF THE DIAMOND.
dispersingverbUS /dɪˈspɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “disperse” — distribute loosely
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "That is Montanza de Centejo, no doubt," said Hislop.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading We rode due eastward by a narrow path that traversed mountains of rock, covered by wild laurels, rosewood trees, and vines.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading We rode due eastward by a narrow path that traversed mountains of rock, covered by wild laurels, rosewood trees, and vines.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In a valley on our left some lights were seen to glitter as if from the windows of houses.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading In a valley on our left some lights were seen to glitter as if from the windows of houses.
Hislop
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From this reading "That is Montanza de Centejo, no doubt," said Hislop.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In a valley on our left some lights were seen to glitter as if from the windows of houses.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In a valley on our left some lights were seen to glitter as if from the windows of houses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a valley on our left some lights were seen to glitter as if from the windows of houses.
indigonounUS /ˈɪndəɡoʊ/
a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is Montanza de Centejo, no doubt," said Hislop.
laurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading We rode due eastward by a narrow path that traversed mountains of rock, covered by wild laurels, rosewood trees, and vines.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading In a valley on our left some lights were seen to glitter as if from the windows of houses.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
meltingnounUS /ˈmeltɪŋ/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
midadjectiveUS /mɪd/
used in combination to denote the middle
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
Montanza
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That is Montanza de Centejo, no doubt," said Hislop.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading We rode due eastward by a narrow path that traversed mountains of rock, covered by wild laurels, rosewood trees, and vines.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading We rode due eastward by a narrow path that traversed mountains of rock, covered by wild laurels, rosewood trees, and vines.
not any; not one
From this reading "That is Montanza de Centejo, no doubt," said Hislop.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VALLEY OF THE DIAMOND.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
a course of conduct
From this reading We rode due eastward by a narrow path that traversed mountains of rock, covered by wild laurels, rosewood trees, and vines.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading We rode due eastward by a narrow path that traversed mountains of rock, covered by wild laurels, rosewood trees, and vines.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading We rode due eastward by a narrow path that traversed mountains of rock, covered by wild laurels, rosewood trees, and vines.
rosewoodnounUS /ˈroʊzwʊd/
hard dark reddish wood of a rosewood tree having a strongly marked grain; used in cabinetwork
From this reading We rode due eastward by a narrow path that traversed mountains of rock, covered by wild laurels, rosewood trees, and vines.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That is Montanza de Centejo, no doubt," said Hislop.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In a valley on our left some lights were seen to glitter as if from the windows of houses.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
squallyadjective
characterized by short periods of noisy commotion
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We rode due eastward by a narrow path that traversed mountains of rock, covered by wild laurels, rosewood trees, and vines.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VALLEY OF THE DIAMOND.
tintnounUS /tɪnt/
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a valley on our left some lights were seen to glitter as if from the windows of houses.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading We rode due eastward by a narrow path that traversed mountains of rock, covered by wild laurels, rosewood trees, and vines.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading We rode due eastward by a narrow path that traversed mountains of rock, covered by wild laurels, rosewood trees, and vines.
directed up
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading THE VALLEY OF THE DIAMOND.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading We rode due eastward by a narrow path that traversed mountains of rock, covered by wild laurels, rosewood trees, and vines.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We rode due eastward by a narrow path that traversed mountains of rock, covered by wild laurels, rosewood trees, and vines.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading Far away on our left, wearing the deepest indigo tint, spread the ocean, the horizon line of which was distinctly seen against a sky of coppery red that appeared beneath the bank of squally clouds, which were fast dispersing now, or whirling upward into mid air and melting away.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading We rode due eastward by a narrow path that traversed mountains of rock, covered by wild laurels, rosewood trees, and vines.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading In a valley on our left some lights were seen to glitter as if from the windows of houses.
