used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading For a mile in front of them the river-plain ran level, the stubble shining yellow among squares of pasture and the dark green of turnip-fields; then a ridge of hills rose steeply across their way.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading For a mile in front of them the river-plain ran level, the stubble shining yellow among squares of pasture and the dark green of turnip-fields; then a ridge of hills rose steeply across their way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
Andrew'snounUS /ˈændruːz/
possessive form of “andrew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading Whitney fumed at the delay; but he opened out his engine as they entered a stretch of open road, and the wind began to fan Andrew's face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whitney fumed at the delay; but he opened out his engine as they entered a stretch of open road, and the wind began to fan Andrew's face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Whitney fumed at the delay; but he opened out his engine as they entered a stretch of open road, and the wind began to fan Andrew's face.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Whitney fumed at the delay; but he opened out his engine as they entered a stretch of open road, and the wind began to fan Andrew's face.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The sun that flooded the valley with mellow light was getting low, and while the trees upon the summit of the ridge stood out sharply distinct, the wooded slopes were steeped in soft blue shadow.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading There was some traffic on the bridge, and when they had crossed, carts encumbered the road on the Galloway side.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Whitney fumed at the delay; but he opened out his engine as they entered a stretch of open road, and the wind began to fan Andrew's face.
cartsnounUS /kɑːrts/
plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading There was some traffic on the bridge, and when they had crossed, carts encumbered the road on the Galloway side.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
placed crosswise
From this reading There was some traffic on the bridge, and when they had crossed, carts encumbered the road on the Galloway side.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading For a mile in front of them the river-plain ran level, the stubble shining yellow among squares of pasture and the dark green of turnip-fields; then a ridge of hills rose steeply across their way.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Whitney fumed at the delay; but he opened out his engine as they entered a stretch of open road, and the wind began to fan Andrew's face.
dipverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading The sun that flooded the valley with mellow light was getting low, and while the trees upon the summit of the ridge stood out sharply distinct, the wooded slopes were steeped in soft blue shadow.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
encumberedadjectiveUS /enˈkʌmbərd/
loaded to excess or impeded by a heavy load
From this reading There was some traffic on the bridge, and when they had crossed, carts encumbered the road on the Galloway side.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Whitney fumed at the delay; but he opened out his engine as they entered a stretch of open road, and the wind began to fan Andrew's face.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Whitney fumed at the delay; but he opened out his engine as they entered a stretch of open road, and the wind began to fan Andrew's face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Whitney fumed at the delay; but he opened out his engine as they entered a stretch of open road, and the wind began to fan Andrew's face.
fanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading Whitney fumed at the delay; but he opened out his engine as they entered a stretch of open road, and the wind began to fan Andrew's face.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading The sun that flooded the valley with mellow light was getting low, and while the trees upon the summit of the ridge stood out sharply distinct, the wooded slopes were steeped in soft blue shadow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading For a mile in front of them the river-plain ran level, the stubble shining yellow among squares of pasture and the dark green of turnip-fields; then a ridge of hills rose steeply across their way.
fumedadjectiveUS /fjuːmd/
(of wood) darkened or colored by exposure to ammonia fumes
From this reading Whitney fumed at the delay; but he opened out his engine as they entered a stretch of open road, and the wind began to fan Andrew's face.
GallowaynounUS /ˈɡæloʊweɪ/
a district in southwestern Scotland
From this reading There was some traffic on the bridge, and when they had crossed, carts encumbered the road on the Galloway side.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The sun that flooded the valley with mellow light was getting low, and while the trees upon the summit of the ridge stood out sharply distinct, the wooded slopes were steeped in soft blue shadow.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading For a mile in front of them the river-plain ran level, the stubble shining yellow among squares of pasture and the dark green of turnip-fields; then a ridge of hills rose steeply across their way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was some traffic on the bridge, and when they had crossed, carts encumbered the road on the Galloway side.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whitney fumed at the delay; but he opened out his engine as they entered a stretch of open road, and the wind began to fan Andrew's face.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading For a mile in front of them the river-plain ran level, the stubble shining yellow among squares of pasture and the dark green of turnip-fields; then a ridge of hills rose steeply across their way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whitney fumed at the delay; but he opened out his engine as they entered a stretch of open road, and the wind began to fan Andrew's face.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading For a mile in front of them the river-plain ran level, the stubble shining yellow among squares of pasture and the dark green of turnip-fields; then a ridge of hills rose steeply across their way.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The sun that flooded the valley with mellow light was getting low, and while the trees upon the summit of the ridge stood out sharply distinct, the wooded slopes were steeped in soft blue shadow.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The sun that flooded the valley with mellow light was getting low, and while the trees upon the summit of the ridge stood out sharply distinct, the wooded slopes were steeped in soft blue shadow.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading The sun that flooded the valley with mellow light was getting low, and while the trees upon the summit of the ridge stood out sharply distinct, the wooded slopes were steeped in soft blue shadow.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading For a mile in front of them the river-plain ran level, the stubble shining yellow among squares of pasture and the dark green of turnip-fields; then a ridge of hills rose steeply across their way.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
MOTORCYCLEnounUS /ˈmoʊtərsaɪkəl/
a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame
From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
Nith
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From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was some traffic on the bridge, and when they had crossed, carts encumbered the road on the Galloway side.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Whitney fumed at the delay; but he opened out his engine as they entered a stretch of open road, and the wind began to fan Andrew's face.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Whitney fumed at the delay; but he opened out his engine as they entered a stretch of open road, and the wind began to fan Andrew's face.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
pasturenounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading For a mile in front of them the river-plain ran level, the stubble shining yellow among squares of pasture and the dark green of turnip-fields; then a ridge of hills rose steeply across their way.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading For a mile in front of them the river-plain ran level, the stubble shining yellow among squares of pasture and the dark green of turnip-fields; then a ridge of hills rose steeply across their way.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading For a mile in front of them the river-plain ran level, the stubble shining yellow among squares of pasture and the dark green of turnip-fields; then a ridge of hills rose steeply across their way.
river-plain
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From this reading For a mile in front of them the river-plain ran level, the stubble shining yellow among squares of pasture and the dark green of turnip-fields; then a ridge of hills rose steeply across their way.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading There was some traffic on the bridge, and when they had crossed, carts encumbered the road on the Galloway side.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading For a mile in front of them the river-plain ran level, the stubble shining yellow among squares of pasture and the dark green of turnip-fields; then a ridge of hills rose steeply across their way.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The sun that flooded the valley with mellow light was getting low, and while the trees upon the summit of the ridge stood out sharply distinct, the wooded slopes were steeped in soft blue shadow.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading The sun that flooded the valley with mellow light was getting low, and while the trees upon the summit of the ridge stood out sharply distinct, the wooded slopes were steeped in soft blue shadow.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading For a mile in front of them the river-plain ran level, the stubble shining yellow among squares of pasture and the dark green of turnip-fields; then a ridge of hills rose steeply across their way.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There was some traffic on the bridge, and when they had crossed, carts encumbered the road on the Galloway side.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading The sun that flooded the valley with mellow light was getting low, and while the trees upon the summit of the ridge stood out sharply distinct, the wooded slopes were steeped in soft blue shadow.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The sun that flooded the valley with mellow light was getting low, and while the trees upon the summit of the ridge stood out sharply distinct, the wooded slopes were steeped in soft blue shadow.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was some traffic on the bridge, and when they had crossed, carts encumbered the road on the Galloway side.
squaresnounUS /skwerz/
plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
From this reading For a mile in front of them the river-plain ran level, the stubble shining yellow among squares of pasture and the dark green of turnip-fields; then a ridge of hills rose steeply across their way.
steepedverbUS /stiːpt/
past form of “steep” — devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading The sun that flooded the valley with mellow light was getting low, and while the trees upon the summit of the ridge stood out sharply distinct, the wooded slopes were steeped in soft blue shadow.
steeplyadverbUS /ˈstiːpli/
in a steep manner
From this reading For a mile in front of them the river-plain ran level, the stubble shining yellow among squares of pasture and the dark green of turnip-fields; then a ridge of hills rose steeply across their way.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The sun that flooded the valley with mellow light was getting low, and while the trees upon the summit of the ridge stood out sharply distinct, the wooded slopes were steeped in soft blue shadow.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Whitney fumed at the delay; but he opened out his engine as they entered a stretch of open road, and the wind began to fan Andrew's face.
stubblenounUS /ˈstʌbəl/
material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
From this reading For a mile in front of them the river-plain ran level, the stubble shining yellow among squares of pasture and the dark green of turnip-fields; then a ridge of hills rose steeply across their way.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading The sun that flooded the valley with mellow light was getting low, and while the trees upon the summit of the ridge stood out sharply distinct, the wooded slopes were steeped in soft blue shadow.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun that flooded the valley with mellow light was getting low, and while the trees upon the summit of the ridge stood out sharply distinct, the wooded slopes were steeped in soft blue shadow.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sun that flooded the valley with mellow light was getting low, and while the trees upon the summit of the ridge stood out sharply distinct, the wooded slopes were steeped in soft blue shadow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For a mile in front of them the river-plain ran level, the stubble shining yellow among squares of pasture and the dark green of turnip-fields; then a ridge of hills rose steeply across their way.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For a mile in front of them the river-plain ran level, the stubble shining yellow among squares of pasture and the dark green of turnip-fields; then a ridge of hills rose steeply across their way.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was some traffic on the bridge, and when they had crossed, carts encumbered the road on the Galloway side.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was some traffic on the bridge, and when they had crossed, carts encumbered the road on the Galloway side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading There was some traffic on the bridge, and when they had crossed, carts encumbered the road on the Galloway side.
TRAILINGnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The sun that flooded the valley with mellow light was getting low, and while the trees upon the summit of the ridge stood out sharply distinct, the wooded slopes were steeped in soft blue shadow.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
turnip-fields
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a mile in front of them the river-plain ran level, the stubble shining yellow among squares of pasture and the dark green of turnip-fields; then a ridge of hills rose steeply across their way.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The sun that flooded the valley with mellow light was getting low, and while the trees upon the summit of the ridge stood out sharply distinct, the wooded slopes were steeped in soft blue shadow.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The sun that flooded the valley with mellow light was getting low, and while the trees upon the summit of the ridge stood out sharply distinct, the wooded slopes were steeped in soft blue shadow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was some traffic on the bridge, and when they had crossed, carts encumbered the road on the Galloway side.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For a mile in front of them the river-plain ran level, the stubble shining yellow among squares of pasture and the dark green of turnip-fields; then a ridge of hills rose steeply across their way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sun that flooded the valley with mellow light was getting low, and while the trees upon the summit of the ridge stood out sharply distinct, the wooded slopes were steeped in soft blue shadow.
at the time that
From this reading There was some traffic on the bridge, and when they had crossed, carts encumbered the road on the Galloway side.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The sun that flooded the valley with mellow light was getting low, and while the trees upon the summit of the ridge stood out sharply distinct, the wooded slopes were steeped in soft blue shadow.
WhitneynounUS /ˈwɪtni/
United States inventor of the mechanical cotton gin (1765-1825)
From this reading Whitney fumed at the delay; but he opened out his engine as they entered a stretch of open road, and the wind began to fan Andrew's face.
Whitney'snounUS /ˈwɪtniz/
possessive form of “whitney” — United States inventor of the mechanical cotton gin (1765-1825)
From this reading TRAILING THE MOTORCYCLE For a few minutes Whitney's machine turned in and out of narrow streets between rows of tall, old houses, and then went cautiously down the dip to the Nith.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Whitney fumed at the delay; but he opened out his engine as they entered a stretch of open road, and the wind began to fan Andrew's face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sun that flooded the valley with mellow light was getting low, and while the trees upon the summit of the ridge stood out sharply distinct, the wooded slopes were steeped in soft blue shadow.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading The sun that flooded the valley with mellow light was getting low, and while the trees upon the summit of the ridge stood out sharply distinct, the wooded slopes were steeped in soft blue shadow.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading For a mile in front of them the river-plain ran level, the stubble shining yellow among squares of pasture and the dark green of turnip-fields; then a ridge of hills rose steeply across their way.
