used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
in addition
From this reading There is a company of boys, to be sure, to watch the cows, but the bells are also necessary, and their tinkling is so pleasant to hear that it would be a pity not to have them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
ascendsverbUS /əˈsendz/
third-person singular of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading There is a company of boys, to be sure, to watch the cows, but the bells are also necessary, and their tinkling is so pleasant to hear that it would be a pity not to have them.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading There is a company of boys, to be sure, to watch the cows, but the bells are also necessary, and their tinkling is so pleasant to hear that it would be a pity not to have them.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There is a company of boys, to be sure, to watch the cows, but the bells are also necessary, and their tinkling is so pleasant to hear that it would be a pity not to have them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Little wooden houses dot the mountain side, and here and there a turbulent stream comes tumbling down the slope.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading There is a company of boys, to be sure, to watch the cows, but the bells are also necessary, and their tinkling is so pleasant to hear that it would be a pity not to have them.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The place is so inviting that one feels tempted to join the peacefully grazing cows and fall to eating the soft green grass with them.
dotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading Little wooden houses dot the mountain side, and here and there a turbulent stream comes tumbling down the slope.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Little wooden houses dot the mountain side, and here and there a turbulent stream comes tumbling down the slope.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
the act of consuming food
From this reading The place is so inviting that one feels tempted to join the peacefully grazing cows and fall to eating the soft green grass with them.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The place is so inviting that one feels tempted to join the peacefully grazing cows and fall to eating the soft green grass with them.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading The place is so inviting that one feels tempted to join the peacefully grazing cows and fall to eating the soft green grass with them.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The place is so inviting that one feels tempted to join the peacefully grazing cows and fall to eating the soft green grass with them.
grazingnounUS /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/
the act of grazing
From this reading The place is so inviting that one feels tempted to join the peacefully grazing cows and fall to eating the soft green grass with them.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There is a company of boys, to be sure, to watch the cows, but the bells are also necessary, and their tinkling is so pleasant to hear that it would be a pity not to have them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading There is a company of boys, to be sure, to watch the cows, but the bells are also necessary, and their tinkling is so pleasant to hear that it would be a pity not to have them.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Little wooden houses dot the mountain side, and here and there a turbulent stream comes tumbling down the slope.
not accessible to view
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Little wooden houses dot the mountain side, and here and there a turbulent stream comes tumbling down the slope.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading The place is so inviting that one feels tempted to join the peacefully grazing cows and fall to eating the soft green grass with them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is a company of boys, to be sure, to watch the cows, but the bells are also necessary, and their tinkling is so pleasant to hear that it would be a pity not to have them.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading The place is so inviting that one feels tempted to join the peacefully grazing cows and fall to eating the soft green grass with them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little wooden houses dot the mountain side, and here and there a turbulent stream comes tumbling down the slope.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
misstepnounUS /mɪsˈstep/
an unintentional but embarrassing blunder
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
MtnounUS /maʊnt/
a radioactive transuranic element
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
absolutely essential
From this reading There is a company of boys, to be sure, to watch the cows, but the bells are also necessary, and their tinkling is so pleasant to hear that it would be a pity not to have them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is a company of boys, to be sure, to watch the cows, but the bells are also necessary, and their tinkling is so pleasant to hear that it would be a pity not to have them.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The place is so inviting that one feels tempted to join the peacefully grazing cows and fall to eating the soft green grass with them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading The place is so inviting that one feels tempted to join the peacefully grazing cows and fall to eating the soft green grass with them.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading There is a company of boys, to be sure, to watch the cows, but the bells are also necessary, and their tinkling is so pleasant to hear that it would be a pity not to have them.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place is so inviting that one feels tempted to join the peacefully grazing cows and fall to eating the soft green grass with them.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
in the near future
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
Seelis
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From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Little wooden houses dot the mountain side, and here and there a turbulent stream comes tumbling down the slope.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The place is so inviting that one feels tempted to join the peacefully grazing cows and fall to eating the soft green grass with them.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The place is so inviting that one feels tempted to join the peacefully grazing cows and fall to eating the soft green grass with them.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
strayingadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪɪŋ/
unable to find your way
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Little wooden houses dot the mountain side, and here and there a turbulent stream comes tumbling down the slope.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading There is a company of boys, to be sure, to watch the cows, but the bells are also necessary, and their tinkling is so pleasant to hear that it would be a pity not to have them.
express in words
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading The place is so inviting that one feels tempted to join the peacefully grazing cows and fall to eating the soft green grass with them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The place is so inviting that one feels tempted to join the peacefully grazing cows and fall to eating the soft green grass with them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There is a company of boys, to be sure, to watch the cows, but the bells are also necessary, and their tinkling is so pleasant to hear that it would be a pity not to have them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The place is so inviting that one feels tempted to join the peacefully grazing cows and fall to eating the soft green grass with them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a company of boys, to be sure, to watch the cows, but the bells are also necessary, and their tinkling is so pleasant to hear that it would be a pity not to have them.
tinklingadjectiveUS /ˈtɪŋkəlɪŋ/
like the short high ringing sound of a small bell
From this reading There is a company of boys, to be sure, to watch the cows, but the bells are also necessary, and their tinkling is so pleasant to hear that it would be a pity not to have them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The place is so inviting that one feels tempted to join the peacefully grazing cows and fall to eating the soft green grass with them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
travelernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading Little wooden houses dot the mountain side, and here and there a turbulent stream comes tumbling down the slope.
turbulentadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading Little wooden houses dot the mountain side, and here and there a turbulent stream comes tumbling down the slope.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
look attentively
From this reading There is a company of boys, to be sure, to watch the cows, but the bells are also necessary, and their tinkling is so pleasant to hear that it would be a pity not to have them.
wearsnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
well-fedadjective
properly nourished
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
in or at the place that
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
which person or people
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading HE IS GOOD FOR NOTHING The traveler who ascends Mt. Seelis from the rear will presently find himself coming out upon a spot where a green meadow, fresh and vivid, is spread out upon the mountain side.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The place is so inviting that one feels tempted to join the peacefully grazing cows and fall to eating the soft green grass with them.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Little wooden houses dot the mountain side, and here and there a turbulent stream comes tumbling down the slope.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The clean, well-fed cattle wander about with pleasant musical accompaniment; for each cow wears a bell, so that one may tell by the sound whether any of them are straying too far out toward the edge, where the precipice is hidden by bushes and where a single misstep would be fatal.
