used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But most of them, from a sense of duty rather than from an interest in the place, visited the principal attractions of the city.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CASTLES, VINEYARDS, AND MOUNTAINS.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading However, it was much smaller than those of which they had heard, and they hoped to see another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading But most of them, from a sense of duty rather than from an interest in the place, visited the principal attractions of the city.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The students were not disposed to "do" Mayence, being too impatient to witness the glories of the Rhine.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But most of them, from a sense of duty rather than from an interest in the place, visited the principal attractions of the city.
CASTLESnounUS /ˈkæsəlz/
plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading CASTLES, VINEYARDS, AND MOUNTAINS.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading But most of them, from a sense of duty rather than from an interest in the place, visited the principal attractions of the city.
traveling across
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
having made preparations
From this reading The students were not disposed to "do" Mayence, being too impatient to witness the glories of the Rhine.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The students were not disposed to "do" Mayence, being too impatient to witness the glories of the Rhine.
Dort
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From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading But most of them, from a sense of duty rather than from an interest in the place, visited the principal attractions of the city.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But most of them, from a sense of duty rather than from an interest in the place, visited the principal attractions of the city.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
gloriesnounUS /ˈɡlɔːriz/
plural of “glory” — a state of high honor
From this reading The students were not disposed to "do" Mayence, being too impatient to witness the glories of the Rhine.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading However, it was much smaller than those of which they had heard, and they hoped to see another.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading However, it was much smaller than those of which they had heard, and they hoped to see another.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, it was much smaller than those of which they had heard, and they hoped to see another.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading The students were not disposed to "do" Mayence, being too impatient to witness the glories of the Rhine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But most of them, from a sense of duty rather than from an interest in the place, visited the principal attractions of the city.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading However, it was much smaller than those of which they had heard, and they hoped to see another.
Mapps
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From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
Mayence
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From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But most of them, from a sense of duty rather than from an interest in the place, visited the principal attractions of the city.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading CASTLES, VINEYARDS, AND MOUNTAINS.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading However, it was much smaller than those of which they had heard, and they hoped to see another.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The students were not disposed to "do" Mayence, being too impatient to witness the glories of the Rhine.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But most of them, from a sense of duty rather than from an interest in the place, visited the principal attractions of the city.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading But most of them, from a sense of duty rather than from an interest in the place, visited the principal attractions of the city.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
raftsnounUS /ræfts/
a large number or amount
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
on the contrary
From this reading But most of them, from a sense of duty rather than from an interest in the place, visited the principal attractions of the city.
RhinenounUS /raɪn/
United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading However, it was much smaller than those of which they had heard, and they hoped to see another.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading But most of them, from a sense of duty rather than from an interest in the place, visited the principal attractions of the city.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading However, it was much smaller than those of which they had heard, and they hoped to see another.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading However, it was much smaller than those of which they had heard, and they hoped to see another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading However, it was much smaller than those of which they had heard, and they hoped to see another.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The students were not disposed to "do" Mayence, being too impatient to witness the glories of the Rhine.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
VINEYARDSnounUS /ˈvɪnjərdz/
plural of “vineyard” — a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced
From this reading CASTLES, VINEYARDS, AND MOUNTAINS.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But most of them, from a sense of duty rather than from an interest in the place, visited the principal attractions of the city.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, it was much smaller than those of which they had heard, and they hoped to see another.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the students were crossing the bridge to Mayence, they obtained a full view of one of the great rafts of timber which float down the Rhine, and of which Professor Mapps had spoken to them at Dort, in Holland.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading The students were not disposed to "do" Mayence, being too impatient to witness the glories of the Rhine.
