used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a few days' journey they arrived at a small village, situated at the foot of some sharp hill-tops, interspersed with deep defiles.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a few days' journey they arrived at a small village, situated at the foot of some sharp hill-tops, interspersed with deep defiles.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The attention of the company was particularly directed to an old man strangely dressed, who sat by a table and answered pleasantly whatever questions of curiosity were put to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The country in other respects was fruitful and pleasant, though the hilly ridge presented a dead, repulsive appearance.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The attention of the company was particularly directed to an old man strangely dressed, who sat by a table and answered pleasantly whatever questions of curiosity were put to him.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The country in other respects was fruitful and pleasant, though the hilly ridge presented a dead, repulsive appearance.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading After a few days' journey they arrived at a small village, situated at the foot of some sharp hill-tops, interspersed with deep defiles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After a few days' journey they arrived at a small village, situated at the foot of some sharp hill-tops, interspersed with deep defiles.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The attention of the company was particularly directed to an old man strangely dressed, who sat by a table and answered pleasantly whatever questions of curiosity were put to him.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading The inn was neat, the people attentive; and a number of men, partly travellers, partly mere drinking guests, sat in the room entertaining themselves with various cheer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The attention of the company was particularly directed to an old man strangely dressed, who sat by a table and answered pleasantly whatever questions of curiosity were put to him.
give encouragement to
From this reading The inn was neat, the people attentive; and a number of men, partly travellers, partly mere drinking guests, sat in the room entertaining themselves with various cheer.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The attention of the company was particularly directed to an old man strangely dressed, who sat by a table and answered pleasantly whatever questions of curiosity were put to him.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Our travellers mingled with them, and joined in their conversation.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The country in other respects was fruitful and pleasant, though the hilly ridge presented a dead, repulsive appearance.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading The attention of the company was particularly directed to an old man strangely dressed, who sat by a table and answered pleasantly whatever questions of curiosity were put to him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading After a few days' journey they arrived at a small village, situated at the foot of some sharp hill-tops, interspersed with deep defiles.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The country in other respects was fruitful and pleasant, though the hilly ridge presented a dead, repulsive appearance.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading After a few days' journey they arrived at a small village, situated at the foot of some sharp hill-tops, interspersed with deep defiles.
defiles
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From this reading After a few days' journey they arrived at a small village, situated at the foot of some sharp hill-tops, interspersed with deep defiles.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading The attention of the company was particularly directed to an old man strangely dressed, who sat by a table and answered pleasantly whatever questions of curiosity were put to him.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The attention of the company was particularly directed to an old man strangely dressed, who sat by a table and answered pleasantly whatever questions of curiosity were put to him.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading The inn was neat, the people attentive; and a number of men, partly travellers, partly mere drinking guests, sat in the room entertaining themselves with various cheer.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading The inn was neat, the people attentive; and a number of men, partly travellers, partly mere drinking guests, sat in the room entertaining themselves with various cheer.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading After a few days' journey they arrived at a small village, situated at the foot of some sharp hill-tops, interspersed with deep defiles.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading After a few days' journey they arrived at a small village, situated at the foot of some sharp hill-tops, interspersed with deep defiles.
fruitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfruːtfəl/
productive or conducive to producing in abundance
From this reading The country in other respects was fruitful and pleasant, though the hilly ridge presented a dead, repulsive appearance.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The inn was neat, the people attentive; and a number of men, partly travellers, partly mere drinking guests, sat in the room entertaining themselves with various cheer.
hill-tops
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From this reading After a few days' journey they arrived at a small village, situated at the foot of some sharp hill-tops, interspersed with deep defiles.
hillyadjectiveUS /ˈhɪli/
having hills and crags
From this reading The country in other respects was fruitful and pleasant, though the hilly ridge presented a dead, repulsive appearance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The attention of the company was particularly directed to an old man strangely dressed, who sat by a table and answered pleasantly whatever questions of curiosity were put to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The country in other respects was fruitful and pleasant, though the hilly ridge presented a dead, repulsive appearance.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The inn was neat, the people attentive; and a number of men, partly travellers, partly mere drinking guests, sat in the room entertaining themselves with various cheer.
interspersedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈspɜːrst/
past form of “intersperse” — place at intervals in or among
From this reading After a few days' journey they arrived at a small village, situated at the foot of some sharp hill-tops, interspersed with deep defiles.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Our travellers mingled with them, and joined in their conversation.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading After a few days' journey they arrived at a small village, situated at the foot of some sharp hill-tops, interspersed with deep defiles.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The attention of the company was particularly directed to an old man strangely dressed, who sat by a table and answered pleasantly whatever questions of curiosity were put to him.
the force of workers available
From this reading The inn was neat, the people attentive; and a number of men, partly travellers, partly mere drinking guests, sat in the room entertaining themselves with various cheer.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The inn was neat, the people attentive; and a number of men, partly travellers, partly mere drinking guests, sat in the room entertaining themselves with various cheer.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Our travellers mingled with them, and joined in their conversation.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading The inn was neat, the people attentive; and a number of men, partly travellers, partly mere drinking guests, sat in the room entertaining themselves with various cheer.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The inn was neat, the people attentive; and a number of men, partly travellers, partly mere drinking guests, sat in the room entertaining themselves with various cheer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After a few days' journey they arrived at a small village, situated at the foot of some sharp hill-tops, interspersed with deep defiles.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The attention of the company was particularly directed to an old man strangely dressed, who sat by a table and answered pleasantly whatever questions of curiosity were put to him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The country in other respects was fruitful and pleasant, though the hilly ridge presented a dead, repulsive appearance.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our travellers mingled with them, and joined in their conversation.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The attention of the company was particularly directed to an old man strangely dressed, who sat by a table and answered pleasantly whatever questions of curiosity were put to him.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The inn was neat, the people attentive; and a number of men, partly travellers, partly mere drinking guests, sat in the room entertaining themselves with various cheer.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The inn was neat, the people attentive; and a number of men, partly travellers, partly mere drinking guests, sat in the room entertaining themselves with various cheer.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The country in other respects was fruitful and pleasant, though the hilly ridge presented a dead, repulsive appearance.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading The attention of the company was particularly directed to an old man strangely dressed, who sat by a table and answered pleasantly whatever questions of curiosity were put to him.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The country in other respects was fruitful and pleasant, though the hilly ridge presented a dead, repulsive appearance.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The attention of the company was particularly directed to an old man strangely dressed, who sat by a table and answered pleasantly whatever questions of curiosity were put to him.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The attention of the company was particularly directed to an old man strangely dressed, who sat by a table and answered pleasantly whatever questions of curiosity were put to him.
repulsiveadjectiveUS /riˈpʌlsɪv/
offensive to the mind
From this reading The country in other respects was fruitful and pleasant, though the hilly ridge presented a dead, repulsive appearance.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading The country in other respects was fruitful and pleasant, though the hilly ridge presented a dead, repulsive appearance.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading The country in other respects was fruitful and pleasant, though the hilly ridge presented a dead, repulsive appearance.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The inn was neat, the people attentive; and a number of men, partly travellers, partly mere drinking guests, sat in the room entertaining themselves with various cheer.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The inn was neat, the people attentive; and a number of men, partly travellers, partly mere drinking guests, sat in the room entertaining themselves with various cheer.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading After a few days' journey they arrived at a small village, situated at the foot of some sharp hill-tops, interspersed with deep defiles.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading After a few days' journey they arrived at a small village, situated at the foot of some sharp hill-tops, interspersed with deep defiles.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After a few days' journey they arrived at a small village, situated at the foot of some sharp hill-tops, interspersed with deep defiles.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After a few days' journey they arrived at a small village, situated at the foot of some sharp hill-tops, interspersed with deep defiles.
in a strange manner
From this reading The attention of the company was particularly directed to an old man strangely dressed, who sat by a table and answered pleasantly whatever questions of curiosity were put to him.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The attention of the company was particularly directed to an old man strangely dressed, who sat by a table and answered pleasantly whatever questions of curiosity were put to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After a few days' journey they arrived at a small village, situated at the foot of some sharp hill-tops, interspersed with deep defiles.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Our travellers mingled with them, and joined in their conversation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Our travellers mingled with them, and joined in their conversation.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The inn was neat, the people attentive; and a number of men, partly travellers, partly mere drinking guests, sat in the room entertaining themselves with various cheer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After a few days' journey they arrived at a small village, situated at the foot of some sharp hill-tops, interspersed with deep defiles.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The country in other respects was fruitful and pleasant, though the hilly ridge presented a dead, repulsive appearance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The attention of the company was particularly directed to an old man strangely dressed, who sat by a table and answered pleasantly whatever questions of curiosity were put to him.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading The inn was neat, the people attentive; and a number of men, partly travellers, partly mere drinking guests, sat in the room entertaining themselves with various cheer.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The inn was neat, the people attentive; and a number of men, partly travellers, partly mere drinking guests, sat in the room entertaining themselves with various cheer.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading After a few days' journey they arrived at a small village, situated at the foot of some sharp hill-tops, interspersed with deep defiles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The country in other respects was fruitful and pleasant, though the hilly ridge presented a dead, repulsive appearance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The attention of the company was particularly directed to an old man strangely dressed, who sat by a table and answered pleasantly whatever questions of curiosity were put to him.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The attention of the company was particularly directed to an old man strangely dressed, who sat by a table and answered pleasantly whatever questions of curiosity were put to him.
which person or people
From this reading The attention of the company was particularly directed to an old man strangely dressed, who sat by a table and answered pleasantly whatever questions of curiosity were put to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After a few days' journey they arrived at a small village, situated at the foot of some sharp hill-tops, interspersed with deep defiles.
