used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had long contemplated a trip to the extreme southern boundary of Mizora.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I had often inquired about it, and had always been answered that it was defined by an impassable ocean.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading So I requested the Preceptress to permit Wauna to accompany me as a guide and companion; a request she readily complied with.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "Will you be afraid or uneasy about trusting her on so long a journey with no companion or protector but me?"
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I had often inquired about it, and had always been answered that it was defined by an impassable ocean.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had often inquired about it, and had always been answered that it was defined by an impassable ocean.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had often inquired about it, and had always been answered that it was defined by an impassable ocean.
react verbally
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading I had often inquired about it, and had always been answered that it was defined by an impassable ocean.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So I requested the Preceptress to permit Wauna to accompany me as a guide and companion; a request she readily complied with.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Will you be afraid or uneasy about trusting her on so long a journey with no companion or protector but me?"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had often inquired about it, and had always been answered that it was defined by an impassable ocean.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading I had long contemplated a trip to the extreme southern boundary of Mizora.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I had often inquired about it, and had always been answered that it was defined by an impassable ocean.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading So I requested the Preceptress to permit Wauna to accompany me as a guide and companion; a request she readily complied with.
compliedverbUS /kəmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading So I requested the Preceptress to permit Wauna to accompany me as a guide and companion; a request she readily complied with.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading I had long contemplated a trip to the extreme southern boundary of Mizora.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading I had often inquired about it, and had always been answered that it was defined by an impassable ocean.
give a description of
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
employingverbUS /emˈplɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading I had long contemplated a trip to the extreme southern boundary of Mizora.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading So I requested the Preceptress to permit Wauna to accompany me as a guide and companion; a request she readily complied with.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had long contemplated a trip to the extreme southern boundary of Mizora.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Will you be afraid or uneasy about trusting her on so long a journey with no companion or protector but me?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had long contemplated a trip to the extreme southern boundary of Mizora.
impassableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/
incapable of being passed
From this reading I had often inquired about it, and had always been answered that it was defined by an impassable ocean.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading I had often inquired about it, and had always been answered that it was defined by an impassable ocean.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had often inquired about it, and had always been answered that it was defined by an impassable ocean.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading "Will you be afraid or uneasy about trusting her on so long a journey with no companion or protector but me?"
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I had long contemplated a trip to the extreme southern boundary of Mizora.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
Mizora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had long contemplated a trip to the extreme southern boundary of Mizora.
absolutely essential
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
not any; not one
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading I had often inquired about it, and had always been answered that it was defined by an impassable ocean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had long contemplated a trip to the extreme southern boundary of Mizora.
many times at short intervals
From this reading I had often inquired about it, and had always been answered that it was defined by an impassable ocean.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Will you be afraid or uneasy about trusting her on so long a journey with no companion or protector but me?"
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading So I requested the Preceptress to permit Wauna to accompany me as a guide and companion; a request she readily complied with.
portrayverbUS /pɔːrˈtreɪ/
portray in words
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
Preceptress
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So I requested the Preceptress to permit Wauna to accompany me as a guide and companion; a request she readily complied with.
protectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading "Will you be afraid or uneasy about trusting her on so long a journey with no companion or protector but me?"
without much difficulty
From this reading So I requested the Preceptress to permit Wauna to accompany me as a guide and companion; a request she readily complied with.
express the need or desire for
From this reading So I requested the Preceptress to permit Wauna to accompany me as a guide and companion; a request she readily complied with.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading So I requested the Preceptress to permit Wauna to accompany me as a guide and companion; a request she readily complied with.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So I requested the Preceptress to permit Wauna to accompany me as a guide and companion; a request she readily complied with.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So I requested the Preceptress to permit Wauna to accompany me as a guide and companion; a request she readily complied with.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading I had long contemplated a trip to the extreme southern boundary of Mizora.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
terselyadverbUS /ˈtɜːrsli/
in a short and concise manner
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had often inquired about it, and had always been answered that it was defined by an impassable ocean.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had long contemplated a trip to the extreme southern boundary of Mizora.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had long contemplated a trip to the extreme southern boundary of Mizora.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading I had long contemplated a trip to the extreme southern boundary of Mizora.
trustingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading "Will you be afraid or uneasy about trusting her on so long a journey with no companion or protector but me?"
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading "Will you be afraid or uneasy about trusting her on so long a journey with no companion or protector but me?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had often inquired about it, and had always been answered that it was defined by an impassable ocean.
Wauna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So I requested the Preceptress to permit Wauna to accompany me as a guide and companion; a request she readily complied with.
at the time that
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will you be afraid or uneasy about trusting her on so long a journey with no companion or protector but me?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I had asked them to describe it to me, for the Mizora people have a happy faculty of employing tersely expressive language when necessary; but I was always met with the surprising answer that no tongue in Mizora was eloquent enough to portray the wonders that bounded Mizora on the south.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Will you be afraid or uneasy about trusting her on so long a journey with no companion or protector but me?"
