used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Towards evening of the second day the carriages of the travellers reached a village standing on a height overlooking that father of European rivers, the Volga.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Far in the east, across the river, were boundless steppes, their verdant hue depending entirely on the dews of heaven, there not being a well or water-spring throughout their whole extent.
amendsnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading To make amends for the want, Nature has planted on them the juicy water-melon, which those only who have luxuriated on it, in a hot country, can appreciate.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading To make amends for the want, Nature has planted on them the juicy water-melon, which those only who have luxuriated on it, in a hot country, can appreciate.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Far in the east, across the river, were boundless steppes, their verdant hue depending entirely on the dews of heaven, there not being a well or water-spring throughout their whole extent.
boundlessadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndləs/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading Far in the east, across the river, were boundless steppes, their verdant hue depending entirely on the dews of heaven, there not being a well or water-spring throughout their whole extent.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading To make amends for the want, Nature has planted on them the juicy water-melon, which those only who have luxuriated on it, in a hot country, can appreciate.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Towards evening of the second day the carriages of the travellers reached a village standing on a height overlooking that father of European rivers, the Volga.
put or send forth
From this reading The cloudless sky had a faint pinkish tint, while a rich mellow glow was cast over the landscape.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading The cloudless sky had a faint pinkish tint, while a rich mellow glow was cast over the landscape.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading To make amends for the want, Nature has planted on them the juicy water-melon, which those only who have luxuriated on it, in a hot country, can appreciate.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Towards evening of the second day the carriages of the travellers reached a village standing on a height overlooking that father of European rivers, the Volga.
dependingverbUS /dɪˈpendɪŋ/
-ing form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Far in the east, across the river, were boundless steppes, their verdant hue depending entirely on the dews of heaven, there not being a well or water-spring throughout their whole extent.
dewsnounUS /duːz/
plural of “dew” — water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading Far in the east, across the river, were boundless steppes, their verdant hue depending entirely on the dews of heaven, there not being a well or water-spring throughout their whole extent.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Far in the east, across the river, were boundless steppes, their verdant hue depending entirely on the dews of heaven, there not being a well or water-spring throughout their whole extent.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Far in the east, across the river, were boundless steppes, their verdant hue depending entirely on the dews of heaven, there not being a well or water-spring throughout their whole extent.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading Towards evening of the second day the carriages of the travellers reached a village standing on a height overlooking that father of European rivers, the Volga.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Towards evening of the second day the carriages of the travellers reached a village standing on a height overlooking that father of European rivers, the Volga.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Far in the east, across the river, were boundless steppes, their verdant hue depending entirely on the dews of heaven, there not being a well or water-spring throughout their whole extent.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The cloudless sky had a faint pinkish tint, while a rich mellow glow was cast over the landscape.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far in the east, across the river, were boundless steppes, their verdant hue depending entirely on the dews of heaven, there not being a well or water-spring throughout their whole extent.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Towards evening of the second day the carriages of the travellers reached a village standing on a height overlooking that father of European rivers, the Volga.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To make amends for the want, Nature has planted on them the juicy water-melon, which those only who have luxuriated on it, in a hot country, can appreciate.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The cloudless sky had a faint pinkish tint, while a rich mellow glow was cast over the landscape.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The cloudless sky had a faint pinkish tint, while a rich mellow glow was cast over the landscape.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To make amends for the want, Nature has planted on them the juicy water-melon, which those only who have luxuriated on it, in a hot country, can appreciate.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To make amends for the want, Nature has planted on them the juicy water-melon, which those only who have luxuriated on it, in a hot country, can appreciate.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Far in the east, across the river, were boundless steppes, their verdant hue depending entirely on the dews of heaven, there not being a well or water-spring throughout their whole extent.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Towards evening of the second day the carriages of the travellers reached a village standing on a height overlooking that father of European rivers, the Volga.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading To make amends for the want, Nature has planted on them the juicy water-melon, which those only who have luxuriated on it, in a hot country, can appreciate.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading Far in the east, across the river, were boundless steppes, their verdant hue depending entirely on the dews of heaven, there not being a well or water-spring throughout their whole extent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Far in the east, across the river, were boundless steppes, their verdant hue depending entirely on the dews of heaven, there not being a well or water-spring throughout their whole extent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To make amends for the want, Nature has planted on them the juicy water-melon, which those only who have luxuriated on it, in a hot country, can appreciate.
juicyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːsi/
full of juice
From this reading To make amends for the want, Nature has planted on them the juicy water-melon, which those only who have luxuriated on it, in a hot country, can appreciate.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The cloudless sky had a faint pinkish tint, while a rich mellow glow was cast over the landscape.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading The scene was a lovely one.
luxuriated
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From this reading To make amends for the want, Nature has planted on them the juicy water-melon, which those only who have luxuriated on it, in a hot country, can appreciate.
engage in
From this reading To make amends for the want, Nature has planted on them the juicy water-melon, which those only who have luxuriated on it, in a hot country, can appreciate.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading The cloudless sky had a faint pinkish tint, while a rich mellow glow was cast over the landscape.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading To make amends for the want, Nature has planted on them the juicy water-melon, which those only who have luxuriated on it, in a hot country, can appreciate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Far in the east, across the river, were boundless steppes, their verdant hue depending entirely on the dews of heaven, there not being a well or water-spring throughout their whole extent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Towards evening of the second day the carriages of the travellers reached a village standing on a height overlooking that father of European rivers, the Volga.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Towards evening of the second day the carriages of the travellers reached a village standing on a height overlooking that father of European rivers, the Volga.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The scene was a lovely one.
and nothing more
From this reading To make amends for the want, Nature has planted on them the juicy water-melon, which those only who have luxuriated on it, in a hot country, can appreciate.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Far in the east, across the river, were boundless steppes, their verdant hue depending entirely on the dews of heaven, there not being a well or water-spring throughout their whole extent.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The cloudless sky had a faint pinkish tint, while a rich mellow glow was cast over the landscape.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Towards evening of the second day the carriages of the travellers reached a village standing on a height overlooking that father of European rivers, the Volga.
pinkishadjectiveUS /ˈpɪŋkɪʃ/
of a light shade of red
From this reading The cloudless sky had a faint pinkish tint, while a rich mellow glow was cast over the landscape.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading To make amends for the want, Nature has planted on them the juicy water-melon, which those only who have luxuriated on it, in a hot country, can appreciate.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Towards evening of the second day the carriages of the travellers reached a village standing on a height overlooking that father of European rivers, the Volga.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The cloudless sky had a faint pinkish tint, while a rich mellow glow was cast over the landscape.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Far in the east, across the river, were boundless steppes, their verdant hue depending entirely on the dews of heaven, there not being a well or water-spring throughout their whole extent.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Towards evening of the second day the carriages of the travellers reached a village standing on a height overlooking that father of European rivers, the Volga.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scene was a lovely one.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Towards evening of the second day the carriages of the travellers reached a village standing on a height overlooking that father of European rivers, the Volga.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The cloudless sky had a faint pinkish tint, while a rich mellow glow was cast over the landscape.
having a supporting base
From this reading Towards evening of the second day the carriages of the travellers reached a village standing on a height overlooking that father of European rivers, the Volga.
steppesnounUS /steps/
plural of “steppe” — extensive plain without trees (associated with eastern Russia and Siberia)
From this reading Far in the east, across the river, were boundless steppes, their verdant hue depending entirely on the dews of heaven, there not being a well or water-spring throughout their whole extent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Towards evening of the second day the carriages of the travellers reached a village standing on a height overlooking that father of European rivers, the Volga.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Towards evening of the second day the carriages of the travellers reached a village standing on a height overlooking that father of European rivers, the Volga.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Far in the east, across the river, were boundless steppes, their verdant hue depending entirely on the dews of heaven, there not being a well or water-spring throughout their whole extent.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To make amends for the want, Nature has planted on them the juicy water-melon, which those only who have luxuriated on it, in a hot country, can appreciate.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Far in the east, across the river, were boundless steppes, their verdant hue depending entirely on the dews of heaven, there not being a well or water-spring throughout their whole extent.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To make amends for the want, Nature has planted on them the juicy water-melon, which those only who have luxuriated on it, in a hot country, can appreciate.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Far in the east, across the river, were boundless steppes, their verdant hue depending entirely on the dews of heaven, there not being a well or water-spring throughout their whole extent.
tintnounUS /tɪnt/
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading The cloudless sky had a faint pinkish tint, while a rich mellow glow was cast over the landscape.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To make amends for the want, Nature has planted on them the juicy water-melon, which those only who have luxuriated on it, in a hot country, can appreciate.
in the direction of
From this reading Towards evening of the second day the carriages of the travellers reached a village standing on a height overlooking that father of European rivers, the Volga.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Towards evening of the second day the carriages of the travellers reached a village standing on a height overlooking that father of European rivers, the Volga.
verdantadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrdənt/
characterized by abundance of verdure
From this reading Far in the east, across the river, were boundless steppes, their verdant hue depending entirely on the dews of heaven, there not being a well or water-spring throughout their whole extent.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Towards evening of the second day the carriages of the travellers reached a village standing on a height overlooking that father of European rivers, the Volga.
VolganounUS /ˈvɑːlɡə/
a Russian river; the longest river in Europe; flows into the Caspian Sea
From this reading Towards evening of the second day the carriages of the travellers reached a village standing on a height overlooking that father of European rivers, the Volga.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading To make amends for the want, Nature has planted on them the juicy water-melon, which those only who have luxuriated on it, in a hot country, can appreciate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The scene was a lovely one.
water-melon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To make amends for the want, Nature has planted on them the juicy water-melon, which those only who have luxuriated on it, in a hot country, can appreciate.
water-spring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Far in the east, across the river, were boundless steppes, their verdant hue depending entirely on the dews of heaven, there not being a well or water-spring throughout their whole extent.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Far in the east, across the river, were boundless steppes, their verdant hue depending entirely on the dews of heaven, there not being a well or water-spring throughout their whole extent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Far in the east, across the river, were boundless steppes, their verdant hue depending entirely on the dews of heaven, there not being a well or water-spring throughout their whole extent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To make amends for the want, Nature has planted on them the juicy water-melon, which those only who have luxuriated on it, in a hot country, can appreciate.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The cloudless sky had a faint pinkish tint, while a rich mellow glow was cast over the landscape.
which person or people
From this reading To make amends for the want, Nature has planted on them the juicy water-melon, which those only who have luxuriated on it, in a hot country, can appreciate.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Far in the east, across the river, were boundless steppes, their verdant hue depending entirely on the dews of heaven, there not being a well or water-spring throughout their whole extent.
