the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sappers were at their work, peeling the bark from the long trunks and attaching small earthenware cups to catch the resinous gum.
attachingverbUS /əˈtætʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “attach” — cause to be attached
From this reading The sappers were at their work, peeling the bark from the long trunks and attaching small earthenware cups to catch the resinous gum.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading The sappers were at their work, peeling the bark from the long trunks and attaching small earthenware cups to catch the resinous gum.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
Casteljaloux
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From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The sappers were at their work, peeling the bark from the long trunks and attaching small earthenware cups to catch the resinous gum.
clearings
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From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading The sappers were at their work, peeling the bark from the long trunks and attaching small earthenware cups to catch the resinous gum.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Mile followed mile of dark pines and somber perspective, an endless succession of dim forest glades.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Woodland depths shut out the view.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The road was so easy and smooth that we did not find it difficult to take notes.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The road was so easy and smooth that we did not find it difficult to take notes.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Mile followed mile of dark pines and somber perspective, an endless succession of dim forest glades.
earthenwarenounUS /ˈɜːrθənwer/
ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat
From this reading The sappers were at their work, peeling the bark from the long trunks and attaching small earthenware cups to catch the resinous gum.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The road was so easy and smooth that we did not find it difficult to take notes.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Mile followed mile of dark pines and somber perspective, an endless succession of dim forest glades.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The road was so easy and smooth that we did not find it difficult to take notes.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Mile followed mile of dark pines and somber perspective, an endless succession of dim forest glades.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sappers were at their work, peeling the bark from the long trunks and attaching small earthenware cups to catch the resinous gum.
gladesnounUS /ɡleɪdz/
plural of “glade” — a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading Mile followed mile of dark pines and somber perspective, an endless succession of dim forest glades.
gumnounUS /ɡʌm/
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
From this reading The sappers were at their work, peeling the bark from the long trunks and attaching small earthenware cups to catch the resinous gum.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The road was so easy and smooth that we did not find it difficult to take notes.
Justin
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From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
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 The sappers were at their work, peeling the bark from the long trunks and attaching small earthenware cups to catch the resinous gum.
lumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Mile followed mile of dark pines and somber perspective, an endless succession of dim forest glades.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
MONT-DE-MARSAN
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From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
MotoringnounUS /ˈmoʊtərɪŋ/
the act of driving an automobile
From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The road was so easy and smooth that we did not find it difficult to take notes.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The road was so easy and smooth that we did not find it difficult to take notes.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
and nothing more
From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Woodland depths shut out the view.
peelingnounUS /ˈpiːlɪŋ/
loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales
From this reading The sappers were at their work, peeling the bark from the long trunks and attaching small earthenware cups to catch the resinous gum.
perspectivenounUS /pərˈspektɪv/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Mile followed mile of dark pines and somber perspective, an endless succession of dim forest glades.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading Mile followed mile of dark pines and somber perspective, an endless succession of dim forest glades.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
PÉRIGUEUX
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
resinousadjective
having the characteristics of pitch or tar
From this reading The sappers were at their work, peeling the bark from the long trunks and attaching small earthenware cups to catch the resinous gum.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The road was so easy and smooth that we did not find it difficult to take notes.
sappers
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From this reading The sappers were at their work, peeling the bark from the long trunks and attaching small earthenware cups to catch the resinous gum.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Woodland depths shut out the view.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading The road was so easy and smooth that we did not find it difficult to take notes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The road was so easy and smooth that we did not find it difficult to take notes.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading Mile followed mile of dark pines and somber perspective, an endless succession of dim forest glades.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading Mile followed mile of dark pines and somber perspective, an endless succession of dim forest glades.
carry out
From this reading The road was so easy and smooth that we did not find it difficult to take notes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The road was so easy and smooth that we did not find it difficult to take notes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sappers were at their work, peeling the bark from the long trunks and attaching small earthenware cups to catch the resinous gum.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading The sappers were at their work, peeling the bark from the long trunks and attaching small earthenware cups to catch the resinous gum.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Woodland depths shut out the view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The road was so easy and smooth that we did not find it difficult to take notes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading MONT-DE-MARSAN TO PÉRIGUEUX Motoring on to St. Justin, we plunged into an immense forest broken only now and then by small clearings and extending for nearly sixty miles to the lumber town of Casteljaloux.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sappers were at their work, peeling the bark from the long trunks and attaching small earthenware cups to catch the resinous gum.
WoodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading Woodland depths shut out the view.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The sappers were at their work, peeling the bark from the long trunks and attaching small earthenware cups to catch the resinous gum.
