used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CAVERN DISCOVERED.--BISWELL'S HILL.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although it was the month of December, the climate was mild and balmy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although it was the month of December, the climate was mild and balmy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We stopped that night at a tavern in Smithland.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading Although it was the month of December, the climate was mild and balmy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In my former home, a similar time of year would have been marked with snow, sleet, and ice, and I could not but draw a contrast between the two localities.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In my former home, a similar time of year would have been marked with snow, sleet, and ice, and I could not but draw a contrast between the two localities.
BISWELL'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A CAVERN DISCOVERED.--BISWELL'S HILL.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In my former home, a similar time of year would have been marked with snow, sleet, and ice, and I could not but draw a contrast between the two localities.
CAVERNnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading A CAVERN DISCOVERED.--BISWELL'S HILL.
circuitousadjectiveUS /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading Although it was the month of December, the climate was mild and balmy.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading In my former home, a similar time of year would have been marked with snow, sleet, and ice, and I could not but draw a contrast between the two localities.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In my former home, a similar time of year would have been marked with snow, sleet, and ice, and I could not but draw a contrast between the two localities.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
CumberlandnounUS /ˈkʌmbərlənd/
English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Although it was the month of December, the climate was mild and balmy.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A CAVERN DISCOVERED.--BISWELL'S HILL.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading In my former home, a similar time of year would have been marked with snow, sleet, and ice, and I could not but draw a contrast between the two localities.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading In my former home, a similar time of year would have been marked with snow, sleet, and ice, and I could not but draw a contrast between the two localities.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In my former home, a similar time of year would have been marked with snow, sleet, and ice, and I could not but draw a contrast between the two localities.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading A CAVERN DISCOVERED.--BISWELL'S HILL.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In my former home, a similar time of year would have been marked with snow, sleet, and ice, and I could not but draw a contrast between the two localities.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In my former home, a similar time of year would have been marked with snow, sleet, and ice, and I could not but draw a contrast between the two localities.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading In my former home, a similar time of year would have been marked with snow, sleet, and ice, and I could not but draw a contrast between the two localities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We stopped that night at a tavern in Smithland.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although it was the month of December, the climate was mild and balmy.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
localitiesnounUS /loʊˈkælɪtiz/
plural of “locality” — a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading In my former home, a similar time of year would have been marked with snow, sleet, and ice, and I could not but draw a contrast between the two localities.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading In my former home, a similar time of year would have been marked with snow, sleet, and ice, and I could not but draw a contrast between the two localities.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Although it was the month of December, the climate was mild and balmy.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Although it was the month of December, the climate was mild and balmy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In my former home, a similar time of year would have been marked with snow, sleet, and ice, and I could not but draw a contrast between the two localities.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading We stopped that night at a tavern in Smithland.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In my former home, a similar time of year would have been marked with snow, sleet, and ice, and I could not but draw a contrast between the two localities.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
and nothing more
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading In my former home, a similar time of year would have been marked with snow, sleet, and ice, and I could not but draw a contrast between the two localities.
sleetnounUS /sliːt/
partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)
From this reading In my former home, a similar time of year would have been marked with snow, sleet, and ice, and I could not but draw a contrast between the two localities.
Smithland
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From this reading We stopped that night at a tavern in Smithland.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading In my former home, a similar time of year would have been marked with snow, sleet, and ice, and I could not but draw a contrast between the two localities.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading We stopped that night at a tavern in Smithland.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading We stopped that night at a tavern in Smithland.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We stopped that night at a tavern in Smithland.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In my former home, a similar time of year would have been marked with snow, sleet, and ice, and I could not but draw a contrast between the two localities.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Leaving this place after dinner the next day, on foot, we struck through the country, into the bottom lands of the Cumberland River, traveling leisurely, lingering for hours in the course of a circuitous tramp of only a few miles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In my former home, a similar time of year would have been marked with snow, sleet, and ice, and I could not but draw a contrast between the two localities.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although it was the month of December, the climate was mild and balmy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We stopped that night at a tavern in Smithland.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In my former home, a similar time of year would have been marked with snow, sleet, and ice, and I could not but draw a contrast between the two localities.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In my former home, a similar time of year would have been marked with snow, sleet, and ice, and I could not but draw a contrast between the two localities.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In my former home, a similar time of year would have been marked with snow, sleet, and ice, and I could not but draw a contrast between the two localities.
