used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lazily smoking a cigar I drank in the pastoral panorama spread out before me.
abbreviatedadjectiveUS /əˈbriːvieɪtɪd/
(of clothing) very short
From this reading Below were the pigmy figures of golfers, grotesque in their insignificance, striding along like abbreviated compasses.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It suited my mood to climb there this afternoon.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Below were the pigmy figures of golfers, grotesque in their insignificance, striding along like abbreviated compasses.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading The old Sumner road wound as a dusty-gray ribbon amid fields of grain and corn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The old Sumner road wound as a dusty-gray ribbon amid fields of grain and corn.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading What dwarfs they were compared with their huge playground; what insects they were contrasted to the splendid area within the sweep of the horizon; what microbes they were when the eye wandered from them to the superb vault of the skies!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The old Sumner road wound as a dusty-gray ribbon amid fields of grain and corn.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Lazily smoking a cigar I drank in the pastoral panorama spread out before me.
BelowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Below were the pigmy figures of golfers, grotesque in their insignificance, striding along like abbreviated compasses.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Lazily smoking a cigar I drank in the pastoral panorama spread out before me.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading It suited my mood to climb there this afternoon.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading What dwarfs they were compared with their huge playground; what insects they were contrasted to the splendid area within the sweep of the horizon; what microbes they were when the eye wandered from them to the superb vault of the skies!
compasses
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From this reading Below were the pigmy figures of golfers, grotesque in their insignificance, striding along like abbreviated compasses.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading What dwarfs they were compared with their huge playground; what insects they were contrasted to the splendid area within the sweep of the horizon; what microbes they were when the eye wandered from them to the superb vault of the skies!
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading The old Sumner road wound as a dusty-gray ribbon amid fields of grain and corn.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading Lazily smoking a cigar I drank in the pastoral panorama spread out before me.
dusty-gray
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From this reading The old Sumner road wound as a dusty-gray ribbon amid fields of grain and corn.
dwarfsnounUS /dwɔːrfs/
plural of “dwarf” — a person who is markedly small
From this reading What dwarfs they were compared with their huge playground; what insects they were contrasted to the splendid area within the sweep of the horizon; what microbes they were when the eye wandered from them to the superb vault of the skies!
the organ of sight
From this reading What dwarfs they were compared with their huge playground; what insects they were contrasted to the splendid area within the sweep of the horizon; what microbes they were when the eye wandered from them to the superb vault of the skies!
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The old Sumner road wound as a dusty-gray ribbon amid fields of grain and corn.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Below were the pigmy figures of golfers, grotesque in their insignificance, striding along like abbreviated compasses.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What dwarfs they were compared with their huge playground; what insects they were contrasted to the splendid area within the sweep of the horizon; what microbes they were when the eye wandered from them to the superb vault of the skies!
golfersnounUS /ˈɡɑːlfərz/
plural of “golfer” — someone who plays the game of golf
From this reading Below were the pigmy figures of golfers, grotesque in their insignificance, striding along like abbreviated compasses.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading The old Sumner road wound as a dusty-gray ribbon amid fields of grain and corn.
grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
From this reading Below were the pigmy figures of golfers, grotesque in their insignificance, striding along like abbreviated compasses.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading What dwarfs they were compared with their huge playground; what insects they were contrasted to the splendid area within the sweep of the horizon; what microbes they were when the eye wandered from them to the superb vault of the skies!
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading What dwarfs they were compared with their huge playground; what insects they were contrasted to the splendid area within the sweep of the horizon; what microbes they were when the eye wandered from them to the superb vault of the skies!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Lazily smoking a cigar I drank in the pastoral panorama spread out before me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lazily smoking a cigar I drank in the pastoral panorama spread out before me.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading What dwarfs they were compared with their huge playground; what insects they were contrasted to the splendid area within the sweep of the horizon; what microbes they were when the eye wandered from them to the superb vault of the skies!
insignificancenounUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkəns/
the quality of having little or no significance
From this reading Below were the pigmy figures of golfers, grotesque in their insignificance, striding along like abbreviated compasses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It suited my mood to climb there this afternoon.
LazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading Lazily smoking a cigar I drank in the pastoral panorama spread out before me.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Below were the pigmy figures of golfers, grotesque in their insignificance, striding along like abbreviated compasses.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lazily smoking a cigar I drank in the pastoral panorama spread out before me.
microbesnounUS /ˈmaɪkroʊbz/
plural of “microbe” — a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use
From this reading What dwarfs they were compared with their huge playground; what insects they were contrasted to the splendid area within the sweep of the horizon; what microbes they were when the eye wandered from them to the superb vault of the skies!
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading It suited my mood to climb there this afternoon.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It suited my mood to climb there this afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The old Sumner road wound as a dusty-gray ribbon amid fields of grain and corn.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old Sumner road wound as a dusty-gray ribbon amid fields of grain and corn.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Lazily smoking a cigar I drank in the pastoral panorama spread out before me.
panoramanounUS /ˌpænərˈæmə/
the visual percept of a region
From this reading Lazily smoking a cigar I drank in the pastoral panorama spread out before me.
pastoraladjectiveUS /ˈpæstərəl/
of or relating to a pastor
From this reading Lazily smoking a cigar I drank in the pastoral panorama spread out before me.
pigmynounUS /ˈpɪɡmi/
an unusually small individual
From this reading Below were the pigmy figures of golfers, grotesque in their insignificance, striding along like abbreviated compasses.
playgroundnounUS /ˈpleɪɡraʊnd/
an area where many people go for recreation
From this reading What dwarfs they were compared with their huge playground; what insects they were contrasted to the splendid area within the sweep of the horizon; what microbes they were when the eye wandered from them to the superb vault of the skies!
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading The old Sumner road wound as a dusty-gray ribbon amid fields of grain and corn.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The old Sumner road wound as a dusty-gray ribbon amid fields of grain and corn.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading What dwarfs they were compared with their huge playground; what insects they were contrasted to the splendid area within the sweep of the horizon; what microbes they were when the eye wandered from them to the superb vault of the skies!
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Lazily smoking a cigar I drank in the pastoral panorama spread out before me.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading What dwarfs they were compared with their huge playground; what insects they were contrasted to the splendid area within the sweep of the horizon; what microbes they were when the eye wandered from them to the superb vault of the skies!
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Lazily smoking a cigar I drank in the pastoral panorama spread out before me.
stridingverbUS /ˈstraɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Below were the pigmy figures of golfers, grotesque in their insignificance, striding along like abbreviated compasses.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading It suited my mood to climb there this afternoon.
SumnernounUS /ˈsʌmnər/
United States sociologist (1840-1910)
From this reading The old Sumner road wound as a dusty-gray ribbon amid fields of grain and corn.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading What dwarfs they were compared with their huge playground; what insects they were contrasted to the splendid area within the sweep of the horizon; what microbes they were when the eye wandered from them to the superb vault of the skies!
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading What dwarfs they were compared with their huge playground; what insects they were contrasted to the splendid area within the sweep of the horizon; what microbes they were when the eye wandered from them to the superb vault of the skies!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lazily smoking a cigar I drank in the pastoral panorama spread out before me.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Below were the pigmy figures of golfers, grotesque in their insignificance, striding along like abbreviated compasses.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading What dwarfs they were compared with their huge playground; what insects they were contrasted to the splendid area within the sweep of the horizon; what microbes they were when the eye wandered from them to the superb vault of the skies!
in or at that place or location
From this reading It suited my mood to climb there this afternoon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What dwarfs they were compared with their huge playground; what insects they were contrasted to the splendid area within the sweep of the horizon; what microbes they were when the eye wandered from them to the superb vault of the skies!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It suited my mood to climb there this afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It suited my mood to climb there this afternoon.
vaultnounUS /vɒlt/
An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.
From this reading What dwarfs they were compared with their huge playground; what insects they were contrasted to the splendid area within the sweep of the horizon; what microbes they were when the eye wandered from them to the superb vault of the skies!
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading What dwarfs they were compared with their huge playground; what insects they were contrasted to the splendid area within the sweep of the horizon; what microbes they were when the eye wandered from them to the superb vault of the skies!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Below were the pigmy figures of golfers, grotesque in their insignificance, striding along like abbreviated compasses.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What dwarfs they were compared with their huge playground; what insects they were contrasted to the splendid area within the sweep of the horizon; what microbes they were when the eye wandered from them to the superb vault of the skies!
at the time that
From this reading What dwarfs they were compared with their huge playground; what insects they were contrasted to the splendid area within the sweep of the horizon; what microbes they were when the eye wandered from them to the superb vault of the skies!
in the company of; together with
From this reading What dwarfs they were compared with their huge playground; what insects they were contrasted to the splendid area within the sweep of the horizon; what microbes they were when the eye wandered from them to the superb vault of the skies!
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading What dwarfs they were compared with their huge playground; what insects they were contrasted to the splendid area within the sweep of the horizon; what microbes they were when the eye wandered from them to the superb vault of the skies!
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The old Sumner road wound as a dusty-gray ribbon amid fields of grain and corn.
