used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
at or in the front
From this reading But the sun was getting low and the oxen beginning almost insensibly to quicken their pace, and all knew that the long day's journey was nearly over, and the water-holes could not be far ahead.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But the sun was getting low and the oxen beginning almost insensibly to quicken their pace, and all knew that the long day's journey was nearly over, and the water-holes could not be far ahead.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But the sun was getting low and the oxen beginning almost insensibly to quicken their pace, and all knew that the long day's journey was nearly over, and the water-holes could not be far ahead.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The men, walking with the oxen, kept on their way as doggedly as the animals they drove, and save for the occasional crack of a whip or a shout from one of the men to his beasts, and the occasional creaking of a wheel, the procession might have seemed to an onlooker a mere phantasmagoria of silent shapes.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Few words were spoken, for what was there to talk of when one day was but a picture of another?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The men, walking with the oxen, kept on their way as doggedly as the animals they drove, and save for the occasional crack of a whip or a shout from one of the men to his beasts, and the occasional creaking of a wheel, the procession might have seemed to an onlooker a mere phantasmagoria of silent shapes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the sun was getting low and the oxen beginning almost insensibly to quicken their pace, and all knew that the long day's journey was nearly over, and the water-holes could not be far ahead.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The men, walking with the oxen, kept on their way as doggedly as the animals they drove, and save for the occasional crack of a whip or a shout from one of the men to his beasts, and the occasional creaking of a wheel, the procession might have seemed to an onlooker a mere phantasmagoria of silent shapes.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading But the sun was getting low and the oxen beginning almost insensibly to quicken their pace, and all knew that the long day's journey was nearly over, and the water-holes could not be far ahead.
bullocksnounUS /ˈbʊləks/
plural of “bullock” — young bull
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Few words were spoken, for what was there to talk of when one day was but a picture of another?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But the sun was getting low and the oxen beginning almost insensibly to quicken their pace, and all knew that the long day's journey was nearly over, and the water-holes could not be far ahead.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading The men, walking with the oxen, kept on their way as doggedly as the animals they drove, and save for the occasional crack of a whip or a shout from one of the men to his beasts, and the occasional creaking of a wheel, the procession might have seemed to an onlooker a mere phantasmagoria of silent shapes.
creakingnounUS /ˈkriːkɪŋ/
a squeaking sound
From this reading The men, walking with the oxen, kept on their way as doggedly as the animals they drove, and save for the occasional crack of a whip or a shout from one of the men to his beasts, and the occasional creaking of a wheel, the procession might have seemed to an onlooker a mere phantasmagoria of silent shapes.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Few words were spoken, for what was there to talk of when one day was but a picture of another?
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But the sun was getting low and the oxen beginning almost insensibly to quicken their pace, and all knew that the long day's journey was nearly over, and the water-holes could not be far ahead.
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
doggedlyadverbUS /ˈdɔːɡədli/
with obstinate determination
From this reading The men, walking with the oxen, kept on their way as doggedly as the animals they drove, and save for the occasional crack of a whip or a shout from one of the men to his beasts, and the occasional creaking of a wheel, the procession might have seemed to an onlooker a mere phantasmagoria of silent shapes.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The men, walking with the oxen, kept on their way as doggedly as the animals they drove, and save for the occasional crack of a whip or a shout from one of the men to his beasts, and the occasional creaking of a wheel, the procession might have seemed to an onlooker a mere phantasmagoria of silent shapes.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The women, sitting for the most part in the waggons, knitted or worked with but an occasional remark to each other.
being one more than seven
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But the sun was getting low and the oxen beginning almost insensibly to quicken their pace, and all knew that the long day's journey was nearly over, and the water-holes could not be far ahead.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few words were spoken, for what was there to talk of when one day was but a picture of another?
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Few words were spoken, for what was there to talk of when one day was but a picture of another?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The men, walking with the oxen, kept on their way as doggedly as the animals they drove, and save for the occasional crack of a whip or a shout from one of the men to his beasts, and the occasional creaking of a wheel, the procession might have seemed to an onlooker a mere phantasmagoria of silent shapes.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading But the sun was getting low and the oxen beginning almost insensibly to quicken their pace, and all knew that the long day's journey was nearly over, and the water-holes could not be far ahead.
half-a-dozen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The men, walking with the oxen, kept on their way as doggedly as the animals they drove, and save for the occasional crack of a whip or a shout from one of the men to his beasts, and the occasional creaking of a wheel, the procession might have seemed to an onlooker a mere phantasmagoria of silent shapes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The men, walking with the oxen, kept on their way as doggedly as the animals they drove, and save for the occasional crack of a whip or a shout from one of the men to his beasts, and the occasional creaking of a wheel, the procession might have seemed to an onlooker a mere phantasmagoria of silent shapes.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The women, sitting for the most part in the waggons, knitted or worked with but an occasional remark to each other.
insensiblyadverb
in a numb manner; without feeling
From this reading But the sun was getting low and the oxen beginning almost insensibly to quicken their pace, and all knew that the long day's journey was nearly over, and the water-holes could not be far ahead.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading But the sun was getting low and the oxen beginning almost insensibly to quicken their pace, and all knew that the long day's journey was nearly over, and the water-holes could not be far ahead.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The men, walking with the oxen, kept on their way as doggedly as the animals they drove, and save for the occasional crack of a whip or a shout from one of the men to his beasts, and the occasional creaking of a wheel, the procession might have seemed to an onlooker a mere phantasmagoria of silent shapes.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But the sun was getting low and the oxen beginning almost insensibly to quicken their pace, and all knew that the long day's journey was nearly over, and the water-holes could not be far ahead.
knittedadjectiveUS /ˈnɪtəd/
made by intertwining threads in a series of connected loops rather than by weaving
From this reading The women, sitting for the most part in the waggons, knitted or worked with but an occasional remark to each other.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But the sun was getting low and the oxen beginning almost insensibly to quicken their pace, and all knew that the long day's journey was nearly over, and the water-holes could not be far ahead.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But the sun was getting low and the oxen beginning almost insensibly to quicken their pace, and all knew that the long day's journey was nearly over, and the water-holes could not be far ahead.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
the force of workers available
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The men, walking with the oxen, kept on their way as doggedly as the animals they drove, and save for the occasional crack of a whip or a shout from one of the men to his beasts, and the occasional creaking of a wheel, the procession might have seemed to an onlooker a mere phantasmagoria of silent shapes.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The men, walking with the oxen, kept on their way as doggedly as the animals they drove, and save for the occasional crack of a whip or a shout from one of the men to his beasts, and the occasional creaking of a wheel, the procession might have seemed to an onlooker a mere phantasmagoria of silent shapes.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The women, sitting for the most part in the waggons, knitted or worked with but an occasional remark to each other.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But the sun was getting low and the oxen beginning almost insensibly to quicken their pace, and all knew that the long day's journey was nearly over, and the water-holes could not be far ahead.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the sun was getting low and the oxen beginning almost insensibly to quicken their pace, and all knew that the long day's journey was nearly over, and the water-holes could not be far ahead.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The women, sitting for the most part in the waggons, knitted or worked with but an occasional remark to each other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Few words were spoken, for what was there to talk of when one day was but a picture of another?
onlookernounUS /ˈɔːnlʊkər/
someone who looks on
From this reading The men, walking with the oxen, kept on their way as doggedly as the animals they drove, and save for the occasional crack of a whip or a shout from one of the men to his beasts, and the occasional creaking of a wheel, the procession might have seemed to an onlooker a mere phantasmagoria of silent shapes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The women, sitting for the most part in the waggons, knitted or worked with but an occasional remark to each other.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But the sun was getting low and the oxen beginning almost insensibly to quicken their pace, and all knew that the long day's journey was nearly over, and the water-holes could not be far ahead.
oxennounUS /ˈɑːksən/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The men, walking with the oxen, kept on their way as doggedly as the animals they drove, and save for the occasional crack of a whip or a shout from one of the men to his beasts, and the occasional creaking of a wheel, the procession might have seemed to an onlooker a mere phantasmagoria of silent shapes.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading But the sun was getting low and the oxen beginning almost insensibly to quicken their pace, and all knew that the long day's journey was nearly over, and the water-holes could not be far ahead.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The women, sitting for the most part in the waggons, knitted or worked with but an occasional remark to each other.
phantasmagorianounUS /fænˌtæzməˈɡɔːriə/
a constantly changing medley of real or imagined images (as in a dream)
From this reading The men, walking with the oxen, kept on their way as doggedly as the animals they drove, and save for the occasional crack of a whip or a shout from one of the men to his beasts, and the occasional creaking of a wheel, the procession might have seemed to an onlooker a mere phantasmagoria of silent shapes.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Few words were spoken, for what was there to talk of when one day was but a picture of another?
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading The men, walking with the oxen, kept on their way as doggedly as the animals they drove, and save for the occasional crack of a whip or a shout from one of the men to his beasts, and the occasional creaking of a wheel, the procession might have seemed to an onlooker a mere phantasmagoria of silent shapes.
quickenverbUS /ˈkwɪkən/
move faster
From this reading But the sun was getting low and the oxen beginning almost insensibly to quicken their pace, and all knew that the long day's journey was nearly over, and the water-holes could not be far ahead.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The women, sitting for the most part in the waggons, knitted or worked with but an occasional remark to each other.
except for; apart from
From this reading The men, walking with the oxen, kept on their way as doggedly as the animals they drove, and save for the occasional crack of a whip or a shout from one of the men to his beasts, and the occasional creaking of a wheel, the procession might have seemed to an onlooker a mere phantasmagoria of silent shapes.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The men, walking with the oxen, kept on their way as doggedly as the animals they drove, and save for the occasional crack of a whip or a shout from one of the men to his beasts, and the occasional creaking of a wheel, the procession might have seemed to an onlooker a mere phantasmagoria of silent shapes.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The men, walking with the oxen, kept on their way as doggedly as the animals they drove, and save for the occasional crack of a whip or a shout from one of the men to his beasts, and the occasional creaking of a wheel, the procession might have seemed to an onlooker a mere phantasmagoria of silent shapes.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading The men, walking with the oxen, kept on their way as doggedly as the animals they drove, and save for the occasional crack of a whip or a shout from one of the men to his beasts, and the occasional creaking of a wheel, the procession might have seemed to an onlooker a mere phantasmagoria of silent shapes.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The men, walking with the oxen, kept on their way as doggedly as the animals they drove, and save for the occasional crack of a whip or a shout from one of the men to his beasts, and the occasional creaking of a wheel, the procession might have seemed to an onlooker a mere phantasmagoria of silent shapes.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The women, sitting for the most part in the waggons, knitted or worked with but an occasional remark to each other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Few words were spoken, for what was there to talk of when one day was but a picture of another?
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading But the sun was getting low and the oxen beginning almost insensibly to quicken their pace, and all knew that the long day's journey was nearly over, and the water-holes could not be far ahead.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Few words were spoken, for what was there to talk of when one day was but a picture of another?
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the sun was getting low and the oxen beginning almost insensibly to quicken their pace, and all knew that the long day's journey was nearly over, and the water-holes could not be far ahead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The women, sitting for the most part in the waggons, knitted or worked with but an occasional remark to each other.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The men, walking with the oxen, kept on their way as doggedly as the animals they drove, and save for the occasional crack of a whip or a shout from one of the men to his beasts, and the occasional creaking of a wheel, the procession might have seemed to an onlooker a mere phantasmagoria of silent shapes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Few words were spoken, for what was there to talk of when one day was but a picture of another?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The men, walking with the oxen, kept on their way as doggedly as the animals they drove, and save for the occasional crack of a whip or a shout from one of the men to his beasts, and the occasional creaking of a wheel, the procession might have seemed to an onlooker a mere phantasmagoria of silent shapes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Few words were spoken, for what was there to talk of when one day was but a picture of another?
undulatingverbUS /ˈʌndʒəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
vehiclesnounUS /ˈviːhɪkəlz/
plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
waggons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading The men, walking with the oxen, kept on their way as doggedly as the animals they drove, and save for the occasional crack of a whip or a shout from one of the men to his beasts, and the occasional creaking of a wheel, the procession might have seemed to an onlooker a mere phantasmagoria of silent shapes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
water-holes
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From this reading But the sun was getting low and the oxen beginning almost insensibly to quicken their pace, and all knew that the long day's journey was nearly over, and the water-holes could not be far ahead.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A caravan--consisting of ten waggons, drawn by teams of six, eight, and ten bullocks, five or six lighter vehicles of various descriptions, half-a-dozen horsemen, and a score of men on foot--was making its way across an undulating plain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Few words were spoken, for what was there to talk of when one day was but a picture of another?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Few words were spoken, for what was there to talk of when one day was but a picture of another?
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading The men, walking with the oxen, kept on their way as doggedly as the animals they drove, and save for the occasional crack of a whip or a shout from one of the men to his beasts, and the occasional creaking of a wheel, the procession might have seemed to an onlooker a mere phantasmagoria of silent shapes.
at the time that
From this reading Few words were spoken, for what was there to talk of when one day was but a picture of another?
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading The men, walking with the oxen, kept on their way as doggedly as the animals they drove, and save for the occasional crack of a whip or a shout from one of the men to his beasts, and the occasional creaking of a wheel, the procession might have seemed to an onlooker a mere phantasmagoria of silent shapes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The women, sitting for the most part in the waggons, knitted or worked with but an occasional remark to each other.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The women, sitting for the most part in the waggons, knitted or worked with but an occasional remark to each other.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Few words were spoken, for what was there to talk of when one day was but a picture of another?
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The women, sitting for the most part in the waggons, knitted or worked with but an occasional remark to each other.
