233
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A band of nut-brown, fox-like children scrambled down and began to race about, the older ones gathering sticks for the camp fire which they knew would soon be needed.
AkronnounUS /ˈækrən/
a city in northeastern Ohio; the heart of the United States rubber industry
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
aquilineadjective
curved down like an eagle's beak
From this reading Four men, aquiline nosed, and with black hair hanging in ringlets to their shoulders, and as many women, gaudily dressed, with red and yellow silk handkerchiefs wound about their heads, prepared to make camp for the night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Four men, aquiline nosed, and with black hair hanging in ringlets to their shoulders, and as many women, gaudily dressed, with red and yellow silk handkerchiefs wound about their heads, prepared to make camp for the night.
in a state of sleep
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the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
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an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading A band of nut-brown, fox-like children scrambled down and began to race about, the older ones gathering sticks for the camp fire which they knew would soon be needed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A band of nut-brown, fox-like children scrambled down and began to race about, the older ones gathering sticks for the camp fire which they knew would soon be needed.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A band of nut-brown, fox-like children scrambled down and began to race about, the older ones gathering sticks for the camp fire which they knew would soon be needed.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
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being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Four men, aquiline nosed, and with black hair hanging in ringlets to their shoulders, and as many women, gaudily dressed, with red and yellow silk handkerchiefs wound about their heads, prepared to make camp for the night.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A band of nut-brown, fox-like children scrambled down and began to race about, the older ones gathering sticks for the camp fire which they knew would soon be needed.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading A gypsy caravan, consisting of three covered wagons drawn by teams of six mules, and followed by a string of horses, drew to one side of the road and stopped.
caressingly
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plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading A band of nut-brown, fox-like children scrambled down and began to race about, the older ones gathering sticks for the camp fire which they knew would soon be needed.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was a fittingly picturesque spot for a clump of gnarled live oaks grew about a spring of clear, cold water, which, fed from some hidden source, was never dry.
clumpnounUS /klʌmp/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading It was a fittingly picturesque spot for a clump of gnarled live oaks grew about a spring of clear, cold water, which, fed from some hidden source, was never dry.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It was a fittingly picturesque spot for a clump of gnarled live oaks grew about a spring of clear, cold water, which, fed from some hidden source, was never dry.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading A gypsy caravan, consisting of three covered wagons drawn by teams of six mules, and followed by a string of horses, drew to one side of the road and stopped.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A band of nut-brown, fox-like children scrambled down and began to race about, the older ones gathering sticks for the camp fire which they knew would soon be needed.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading A gypsy caravan, consisting of three covered wagons drawn by teams of six mules, and followed by a string of horses, drew to one side of the road and stopped.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Four men, aquiline nosed, and with black hair hanging in ringlets to their shoulders, and as many women, gaudily dressed, with red and yellow silk handkerchiefs wound about their heads, prepared to make camp for the night.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading A gypsy caravan, consisting of three covered wagons drawn by teams of six mules, and followed by a string of horses, drew to one side of the road and stopped.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading It was a fittingly picturesque spot for a clump of gnarled live oaks grew about a spring of clear, cold water, which, fed from some hidden source, was never dry.
encirclingadjectiveUS /enˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/
being all around the edges; enclosing
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eucalyptusnounUS /ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəs/
wood of any of various eucalyptus trees valued as timber
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fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading It was a fittingly picturesque spot for a clump of gnarled live oaks grew about a spring of clear, cold water, which, fed from some hidden source, was never dry.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A band of nut-brown, fox-like children scrambled down and began to race about, the older ones gathering sticks for the camp fire which they knew would soon be needed.
fittinglyadverbUS /ˈfɪtɪŋli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading It was a fittingly picturesque spot for a clump of gnarled live oaks grew about a spring of clear, cold water, which, fed from some hidden source, was never dry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
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past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A gypsy caravan, consisting of three covered wagons drawn by teams of six mules, and followed by a string of horses, drew to one side of the road and stopped.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A band of nut-brown, fox-like children scrambled down and began to race about, the older ones gathering sticks for the camp fire which they knew would soon be needed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four men, aquiline nosed, and with black hair hanging in ringlets to their shoulders, and as many women, gaudily dressed, with red and yellow silk handkerchiefs wound about their heads, prepared to make camp for the night.
fox-like
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From this reading A band of nut-brown, fox-like children scrambled down and began to race about, the older ones gathering sticks for the camp fire which they knew would soon be needed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a fittingly picturesque spot for a clump of gnarled live oaks grew about a spring of clear, cold water, which, fed from some hidden source, was never dry.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
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a group of persons together in one place
From this reading A band of nut-brown, fox-like children scrambled down and began to race about, the older ones gathering sticks for the camp fire which they knew would soon be needed.
gaudilyadverb
in a tastelessly garish manner
From this reading Four men, aquiline nosed, and with black hair hanging in ringlets to their shoulders, and as many women, gaudily dressed, with red and yellow silk handkerchiefs wound about their heads, prepared to make camp for the night.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
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having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
gnarledadjectiveUS /nɑːrld/
used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots
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coins made of gold
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It was a fittingly picturesque spot for a clump of gnarled live oaks grew about a spring of clear, cold water, which, fed from some hidden source, was never dry.
gypsiesnounUS /ˈdʒɪpsiz/
plural of “gypsy” — a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
gypsynounUS /ˈdʒɪpsi/
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading A gypsy caravan, consisting of three covered wagons drawn by teams of six mules, and followed by a string of horses, drew to one side of the road and stopped.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Four men, aquiline nosed, and with black hair hanging in ringlets to their shoulders, and as many women, gaudily dressed, with red and yellow silk handkerchiefs wound about their heads, prepared to make camp for the night.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
handkerchiefsnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃəfs/
plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Four men, aquiline nosed, and with black hair hanging in ringlets to their shoulders, and as many women, gaudily dressed, with red and yellow silk handkerchiefs wound about their heads, prepared to make camp for the night.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Four men, aquiline nosed, and with black hair hanging in ringlets to their shoulders, and as many women, gaudily dressed, with red and yellow silk handkerchiefs wound about their heads, prepared to make camp for the night.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Four men, aquiline nosed, and with black hair hanging in ringlets to their shoulders, and as many women, gaudily dressed, with red and yellow silk handkerchiefs wound about their heads, prepared to make camp for the night.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
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not accessible to view
From this reading It was a fittingly picturesque spot for a clump of gnarled live oaks grew about a spring of clear, cold water, which, fed from some hidden source, was never dry.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
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plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A gypsy caravan, consisting of three covered wagons drawn by teams of six mules, and followed by a string of horses, drew to one side of the road and stopped.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a fittingly picturesque spot for a clump of gnarled live oaks grew about a spring of clear, cold water, which, fed from some hidden source, was never dry.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
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inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A band of nut-brown, fox-like children scrambled down and began to race about, the older ones gathering sticks for the camp fire which they knew would soon be needed.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
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engage in
From this reading Four men, aquiline nosed, and with black hair hanging in ringlets to their shoulders, and as many women, gaudily dressed, with red and yellow silk handkerchiefs wound about their heads, prepared to make camp for the night.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Four men, aquiline nosed, and with black hair hanging in ringlets to their shoulders, and as many women, gaudily dressed, with red and yellow silk handkerchiefs wound about their heads, prepared to make camp for the night.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
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the force of workers available
From this reading Four men, aquiline nosed, and with black hair hanging in ringlets to their shoulders, and as many women, gaudily dressed, with red and yellow silk handkerchiefs wound about their heads, prepared to make camp for the night.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
mulesnounUS /mjuːlz/
plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading A gypsy caravan, consisting of three covered wagons drawn by teams of six mules, and followed by a string of horses, drew to one side of the road and stopped.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading A band of nut-brown, fox-like children scrambled down and began to race about, the older ones gathering sticks for the camp fire which they knew would soon be needed.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was a fittingly picturesque spot for a clump of gnarled live oaks grew about a spring of clear, cold water, which, fed from some hidden source, was never dry.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Four men, aquiline nosed, and with black hair hanging in ringlets to their shoulders, and as many women, gaudily dressed, with red and yellow silk handkerchiefs wound about their heads, prepared to make camp for the night.
nosedadjectiveUS /noʊzd/
having a nose (either literal or metaphoric) especially of a specified kind
From this reading Four men, aquiline nosed, and with black hair hanging in ringlets to their shoulders, and as many women, gaudily dressed, with red and yellow silk handkerchiefs wound about their heads, prepared to make camp for the night.
nut-brown
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From this reading A band of nut-brown, fox-like children scrambled down and began to race about, the older ones gathering sticks for the camp fire which they knew would soon be needed.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
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olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading A band of nut-brown, fox-like children scrambled down and began to race about, the older ones gathering sticks for the camp fire which they knew would soon be needed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A band of nut-brown, fox-like children scrambled down and began to race about, the older ones gathering sticks for the camp fire which they knew would soon be needed.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
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one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
pepperverbUS /ˈpepər/
add pepper to
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading It was a fittingly picturesque spot for a clump of gnarled live oaks grew about a spring of clear, cold water, which, fed from some hidden source, was never dry.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Four men, aquiline nosed, and with black hair hanging in ringlets to their shoulders, and as many women, gaudily dressed, with red and yellow silk handkerchiefs wound about their heads, prepared to make camp for the night.
PublishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
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any competition
From this reading A band of nut-brown, fox-like children scrambled down and began to race about, the older ones gathering sticks for the camp fire which they knew would soon be needed.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Four men, aquiline nosed, and with black hair hanging in ringlets to their shoulders, and as many women, gaudily dressed, with red and yellow silk handkerchiefs wound about their heads, prepared to make camp for the night.
red-berried
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ringlets
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From this reading Four men, aquiline nosed, and with black hair hanging in ringlets to their shoulders, and as many women, gaudily dressed, with red and yellow silk handkerchiefs wound about their heads, prepared to make camp for the night.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A gypsy caravan, consisting of three covered wagons drawn by teams of six mules, and followed by a string of horses, drew to one side of the road and stopped.
ruggednessnoun
the property of being big and strong
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Saalfield
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San
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scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading A band of nut-brown, fox-like children scrambled down and began to race about, the older ones gathering sticks for the camp fire which they knew would soon be needed.
Seritos
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plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Four men, aquiline nosed, and with black hair hanging in ringlets to their shoulders, and as many women, gaudily dressed, with red and yellow silk handkerchiefs wound about their heads, prepared to make camp for the night.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A gypsy caravan, consisting of three covered wagons drawn by teams of six mules, and followed by a string of horses, drew to one side of the road and stopped.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Four men, aquiline nosed, and with black hair hanging in ringlets to their shoulders, and as many women, gaudily dressed, with red and yellow silk handkerchiefs wound about their heads, prepared to make camp for the night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading A gypsy caravan, consisting of three covered wagons drawn by teams of six mules, and followed by a string of horses, drew to one side of the road and stopped.
sky-reaching
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From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was a fittingly picturesque spot for a clump of gnarled live oaks grew about a spring of clear, cold water, which, fed from some hidden source, was never dry.
in the near future
From this reading A band of nut-brown, fox-like children scrambled down and began to race about, the older ones gathering sticks for the camp fire which they knew would soon be needed.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading It was a fittingly picturesque spot for a clump of gnarled live oaks grew about a spring of clear, cold water, which, fed from some hidden source, was never dry.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was a fittingly picturesque spot for a clump of gnarled live oaks grew about a spring of clear, cold water, which, fed from some hidden source, was never dry.
the season of growth
From this reading It was a fittingly picturesque spot for a clump of gnarled live oaks grew about a spring of clear, cold water, which, fed from some hidden source, was never dry.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading A band of nut-brown, fox-like children scrambled down and began to race about, the older ones gathering sticks for the camp fire which they knew would soon be needed.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading A gypsy caravan, consisting of three covered wagons drawn by teams of six mules, and followed by a string of horses, drew to one side of the road and stopped.
a lightweight cord
From this reading A gypsy caravan, consisting of three covered wagons drawn by teams of six mules, and followed by a string of horses, drew to one side of the road and stopped.
the rays of the sun
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading A gypsy caravan, consisting of three covered wagons drawn by teams of six mules, and followed by a string of horses, drew to one side of the road and stopped.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Four men, aquiline nosed, and with black hair hanging in ringlets to their shoulders, and as many women, gaudily dressed, with red and yellow silk handkerchiefs wound about their heads, prepared to make camp for the night.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A band of nut-brown, fox-like children scrambled down and began to race about, the older ones gathering sticks for the camp fire which they knew would soon be needed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A gypsy caravan, consisting of three covered wagons drawn by teams of six mules, and followed by a string of horses, drew to one side of the road and stopped.
tinklingadjectiveUS /ˈtɪŋkəlɪŋ/
like the short high ringing sound of a small bell
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A gypsy caravan, consisting of three covered wagons drawn by teams of six mules, and followed by a string of horses, drew to one side of the road and stopped.
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 _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading A gypsy caravan, consisting of three covered wagons drawn by teams of six mules, and followed by a string of horses, drew to one side of the road and stopped.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading It was a fittingly picturesque spot for a clump of gnarled live oaks grew about a spring of clear, cold water, which, fed from some hidden source, was never dry.
at the time that
From this reading _Five minutes later these two joyful gypsies started away in a covered wagon._ (Page 233) The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York One glorious autumn day, when the pale mellow gold of the sunshine softened the ruggedness of the encircling mountains and lay caressingly on the gnarled live oaks, on the sky-reaching eucalyptus, and on the red-berried pepper trees, a tinkling of bells was heard on the long highway that led into the little garden village of San Seritos, half asleep by the gleaming blue Pacific.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A band of nut-brown, fox-like children scrambled down and began to race about, the older ones gathering sticks for the camp fire which they knew would soon be needed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Four men, aquiline nosed, and with black hair hanging in ringlets to their shoulders, and as many women, gaudily dressed, with red and yellow silk handkerchiefs wound about their heads, prepared to make camp for the night.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Four men, aquiline nosed, and with black hair hanging in ringlets to their shoulders, and as many women, gaudily dressed, with red and yellow silk handkerchiefs wound about their heads, prepared to make camp for the night.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A band of nut-brown, fox-like children scrambled down and began to race about, the older ones gathering sticks for the camp fire which they knew would soon be needed.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Four men, aquiline nosed, and with black hair hanging in ringlets to their shoulders, and as many women, gaudily dressed, with red and yellow silk handkerchiefs wound about their heads, prepared to make camp for the night.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Four men, aquiline nosed, and with black hair hanging in ringlets to their shoulders, and as many women, gaudily dressed, with red and yellow silk handkerchiefs wound about their heads, prepared to make camp for the night.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
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