used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Here were no fences, no farms, no gingerbread houses sheltering aliens more acquainted with automobiles than with horses.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
aliensnounUS /ˈeɪliənz/
plural of “alien” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading Here were no fences, no farms, no gingerbread houses sheltering aliens more acquainted with automobiles than with horses.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He had passed the last of them, without interruption even from the justice of the peace who lived along the road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He did not know what it was and was content for the time being to bask in a sort of animal comfort and exhilaration arising out of his escape into the far-stretching range lands.
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading He did not know what it was and was content for the time being to bask in a sort of animal comfort and exhilaration arising out of his escape into the far-stretching range lands.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was half conscious of relief, as though something that had been hanging over his head in threat had been proved nonexistent.
automobilesnounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːlz/
plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Here were no fences, no farms, no gingerbread houses sheltering aliens more acquainted with automobiles than with horses.
baskverbUS /bæsk/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He did not know what it was and was content for the time being to bask in a sort of animal comfort and exhilaration arising out of his escape into the far-stretching range lands.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was half conscious of relief, as though something that had been hanging over his head in threat had been proved nonexistent.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He did not know what it was and was content for the time being to bask in a sort of animal comfort and exhilaration arising out of his escape into the far-stretching range lands.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading He did not know what it was and was content for the time being to bask in a sort of animal comfort and exhilaration arising out of his escape into the far-stretching range lands.
intentionally conceived
From this reading He was half conscious of relief, as though something that had been hanging over his head in threat had been proved nonexistent.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He did not know what it was and was content for the time being to bask in a sort of animal comfort and exhilaration arising out of his escape into the far-stretching range lands.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not know what it was and was content for the time being to bask in a sort of animal comfort and exhilaration arising out of his escape into the far-stretching range lands.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He did not know what it was and was content for the time being to bask in a sort of animal comfort and exhilaration arising out of his escape into the far-stretching range lands.
Esmeraldas
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From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
divisible by two
From this reading He had passed the last of them, without interruption even from the justice of the peace who lived along the road.
exhilarationnounUS /ɪɡˌzɪlərˈeɪʃən/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading He did not know what it was and was content for the time being to bask in a sort of animal comfort and exhilaration arising out of his escape into the far-stretching range lands.
far-stretching
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From this reading He did not know what it was and was content for the time being to bask in a sort of animal comfort and exhilaration arising out of his escape into the far-stretching range lands.
faredverbUS /ferd/
past form of “fare” — proceed or get along
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/
plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
From this reading Here were no fences, no farms, no gingerbread houses sheltering aliens more acquainted with automobiles than with horses.
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading Here were no fences, no farms, no gingerbread houses sheltering aliens more acquainted with automobiles than with horses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did not know what it was and was content for the time being to bask in a sort of animal comfort and exhilaration arising out of his escape into the far-stretching range lands.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had passed the last of them, without interruption even from the justice of the peace who lived along the road.
gingerbreadnounUS /ˈdʒɪndʒərbred/
cake flavored with ginger
From this reading Here were no fences, no farms, no gingerbread houses sheltering aliens more acquainted with automobiles than with horses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was half conscious of relief, as though something that had been hanging over his head in threat had been proved nonexistent.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He was half conscious of relief, as though something that had been hanging over his head in threat had been proved nonexistent.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading He was half conscious of relief, as though something that had been hanging over his head in threat had been proved nonexistent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was half conscious of relief, as though something that had been hanging over his head in threat had been proved nonexistent.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He was half conscious of relief, as though something that had been hanging over his head in threat had been proved nonexistent.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here were no fences, no farms, no gingerbread houses sheltering aliens more acquainted with automobiles than with horses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Here were no fences, no farms, no gingerbread houses sheltering aliens more acquainted with automobiles than with horses.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Here were no fences, no farms, no gingerbread houses sheltering aliens more acquainted with automobiles than with horses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was half conscious of relief, as though something that had been hanging over his head in threat had been proved nonexistent.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading He had passed the last of them, without interruption even from the justice of the peace who lived along the road.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He did not know what it was and was content for the time being to bask in a sort of animal comfort and exhilaration arising out of his escape into the far-stretching range lands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He did not know what it was and was content for the time being to bask in a sort of animal comfort and exhilaration arising out of his escape into the far-stretching range lands.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading He had passed the last of them, without interruption even from the justice of the peace who lived along the road.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not know what it was and was content for the time being to bask in a sort of animal comfort and exhilaration arising out of his escape into the far-stretching range lands.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He did not know what it was and was content for the time being to bask in a sort of animal comfort and exhilaration arising out of his escape into the far-stretching range lands.
immediately past
From this reading He had passed the last of them, without interruption even from the justice of the peace who lived along the road.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
Launay
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From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He had passed the last of them, without interruption even from the justice of the peace who lived along the road.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Here were no fences, no farms, no gingerbread houses sheltering aliens more acquainted with automobiles than with horses.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
not any; not one
From this reading Here were no fences, no farms, no gingerbread houses sheltering aliens more acquainted with automobiles than with horses.
nonexistentadjectiveUS /ˌnɑːnəɡˈzɪstənt/
not having existence or being or actuality
From this reading He was half conscious of relief, as though something that had been hanging over his head in threat had been proved nonexistent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not know what it was and was content for the time being to bask in a sort of animal comfort and exhilaration arising out of his escape into the far-stretching range lands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He did not know what it was and was content for the time being to bask in a sort of animal comfort and exhilaration arising out of his escape into the far-stretching range lands.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was half conscious of relief, as though something that had been hanging over his head in threat had been proved nonexistent.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He had passed the last of them, without interruption even from the justice of the peace who lived along the road.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading He had passed the last of them, without interruption even from the justice of the peace who lived along the road.
established beyond doubt
From this reading He was half conscious of relief, as though something that had been hanging over his head in threat had been proved nonexistent.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading He did not know what it was and was content for the time being to bask in a sort of animal comfort and exhilaration arising out of his escape into the far-stretching range lands.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading He was half conscious of relief, as though something that had been hanging over his head in threat had been proved nonexistent.
REMINDERnounUS /riˈmaɪndər/
a message that helps you remember something
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He had passed the last of them, without interruption even from the justice of the peace who lived along the road.
shelteringverbUS /ˈʃeltərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelter” — provide shelter for
From this reading Here were no fences, no farms, no gingerbread houses sheltering aliens more acquainted with automobiles than with horses.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He was half conscious of relief, as though something that had been hanging over his head in threat had been proved nonexistent.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He did not know what it was and was content for the time being to bask in a sort of animal comfort and exhilaration arising out of his escape into the far-stretching range lands.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Here were no fences, no farms, no gingerbread houses sheltering aliens more acquainted with automobiles than with horses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was half conscious of relief, as though something that had been hanging over his head in threat had been proved nonexistent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had passed the last of them, without interruption even from the justice of the peace who lived along the road.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was half conscious of relief, as though something that had been hanging over his head in threat had been proved nonexistent.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading He was half conscious of relief, as though something that had been hanging over his head in threat had been proved nonexistent.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He did not know what it was and was content for the time being to bask in a sort of animal comfort and exhilaration arising out of his escape into the far-stretching range lands.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was half conscious of relief, as though something that had been hanging over his head in threat had been proved nonexistent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here were no fences, no farms, no gingerbread houses sheltering aliens more acquainted with automobiles than with horses.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He did not know what it was and was content for the time being to bask in a sort of animal comfort and exhilaration arising out of his escape into the far-stretching range lands.
in or at the place that
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
which person or people
From this reading He had passed the last of them, without interruption even from the justice of the peace who lived along the road.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES Much cheered and encouraged by his late adventures with the forces of law and order, De Launay fared onward to the south where the dim line of the Esmeraldas lay like a cloud on the horizon.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had passed the last of them, without interruption even from the justice of the peace who lived along the road.
