used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The strange blending of sounds which arose from the camp--an occasional shot, the barking of dogs, the low hum of many voices indistinctly heard--were not devoid in unison of a rude harmony.
accentedadjectiveUS /ˈæksentɪd/
(used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
admiringlyadverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋli/
with admiration
From this reading 'Can anything be more wonderful than this change of scenery?' exclaimed Lance admiringly.
adown
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From this reading They rode quietly adown the winding track, which the sharpness of the grade rendered necessary, until finally reaching the wide green flat, they halted before the much-vaunted 'rush' of Balooka.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The strange blending of sounds which arose from the camp--an occasional shot, the barking of dogs, the low hum of many voices indistinctly heard--were not devoid in unison of a rude harmony.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
any thing at all
From this reading 'Can anything be more wonderful than this change of scenery?' exclaimed Lance admiringly.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The strange blending of sounds which arose from the camp--an occasional shot, the barking of dogs, the low hum of many voices indistinctly heard--were not devoid in unison of a rude harmony.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The early summer sun's rays in that temperate region had as yet been unable to dim the green lustre of the herbage, or turn to dust the close sward of the river meadows.
Balooka
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From this reading They rode quietly adown the winding track, which the sharpness of the grade rendered necessary, until finally reaching the wide green flat, they halted before the much-vaunted 'rush' of Balooka.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading The strange blending of sounds which arose from the camp--an occasional shot, the barking of dogs, the low hum of many voices indistinctly heard--were not devoid in unison of a rude harmony.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'Can anything be more wonderful than this change of scenery?' exclaimed Lance admiringly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The early summer sun's rays in that temperate region had as yet been unable to dim the green lustre of the herbage, or turn to dust the close sward of the river meadows.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They rode quietly adown the winding track, which the sharpness of the grade rendered necessary, until finally reaching the wide green flat, they halted before the much-vaunted 'rush' of Balooka.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
blendingnounUS /ˈblendɪŋ/
the act of blending components together thoroughly
From this reading The strange blending of sounds which arose from the camp--an occasional shot, the barking of dogs, the low hum of many voices indistinctly heard--were not devoid in unison of a rude harmony.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The strange blending of sounds which arose from the camp--an occasional shot, the barking of dogs, the low hum of many voices indistinctly heard--were not devoid in unison of a rude harmony.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading 'Can anything be more wonderful than this change of scenery?' exclaimed Lance admiringly.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading 'Can anything be more wonderful than this change of scenery?' exclaimed Lance admiringly.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The early summer sun's rays in that temperate region had as yet been unable to dim the green lustre of the herbage, or turn to dust the close sward of the river meadows.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
crevicesnounUS /ˈkrevəsɪz/
plural of “crevice” — a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading The strange blending of sounds which arose from the camp--an occasional shot, the barking of dogs, the low hum of many voices indistinctly heard--were not devoid in unison of a rude harmony.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The early summer sun's rays in that temperate region had as yet been unable to dim the green lustre of the herbage, or turn to dust the close sward of the river meadows.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The strange blending of sounds which arose from the camp--an occasional shot, the barking of dogs, the low hum of many voices indistinctly heard--were not devoid in unison of a rude harmony.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
remove the dust from
From this reading The early summer sun's rays in that temperate region had as yet been unable to dim the green lustre of the herbage, or turn to dust the close sward of the river meadows.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The early summer sun's rays in that temperate region had as yet been unable to dim the green lustre of the herbage, or turn to dust the close sward of the river meadows.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading 'Can anything be more wonderful than this change of scenery?' exclaimed Lance admiringly.
faintly-burning
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From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading They rode quietly adown the winding track, which the sharpness of the grade rendered necessary, until finally reaching the wide green flat, they halted before the much-vaunted 'rush' of Balooka.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading They rode quietly adown the winding track, which the sharpness of the grade rendered necessary, until finally reaching the wide green flat, they halted before the much-vaunted 'rush' of Balooka.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The strange blending of sounds which arose from the camp--an occasional shot, the barking of dogs, the low hum of many voices indistinctly heard--were not devoid in unison of a rude harmony.
coins made of gold
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading They rode quietly adown the winding track, which the sharpness of the grade rendered necessary, until finally reaching the wide green flat, they halted before the much-vaunted 'rush' of Balooka.
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading They rode quietly adown the winding track, which the sharpness of the grade rendered necessary, until finally reaching the wide green flat, they halted before the much-vaunted 'rush' of Balooka.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The early summer sun's rays in that temperate region had as yet been unable to dim the green lustre of the herbage, or turn to dust the close sward of the river meadows.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading They rode quietly adown the winding track, which the sharpness of the grade rendered necessary, until finally reaching the wide green flat, they halted before the much-vaunted 'rush' of Balooka.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading The strange blending of sounds which arose from the camp--an occasional shot, the barking of dogs, the low hum of many voices indistinctly heard--were not devoid in unison of a rude harmony.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The strange blending of sounds which arose from the camp--an occasional shot, the barking of dogs, the low hum of many voices indistinctly heard--were not devoid in unison of a rude harmony.
herbagenoun
succulent herbaceous vegetation of pasture land
From this reading The early summer sun's rays in that temperate region had as yet been unable to dim the green lustre of the herbage, or turn to dust the close sward of the river meadows.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading The strange blending of sounds which arose from the camp--an occasional shot, the barking of dogs, the low hum of many voices indistinctly heard--were not devoid in unison of a rude harmony.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The early summer sun's rays in that temperate region had as yet been unable to dim the green lustre of the herbage, or turn to dust the close sward of the river meadows.
indistinctlyadverb
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading The strange blending of sounds which arose from the camp--an occasional shot, the barking of dogs, the low hum of many voices indistinctly heard--were not devoid in unison of a rude harmony.
LancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading 'Can anything be more wonderful than this change of scenery?' exclaimed Lance admiringly.
levelsnounUS /ˈlevəlz/
plural of “level” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The strange blending of sounds which arose from the camp--an occasional shot, the barking of dogs, the low hum of many voices indistinctly heard--were not devoid in unison of a rude harmony.
lustrenounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
From this reading The early summer sun's rays in that temperate region had as yet been unable to dim the green lustre of the herbage, or turn to dust the close sward of the river meadows.
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 The strange blending of sounds which arose from the camp--an occasional shot, the barking of dogs, the low hum of many voices indistinctly heard--were not devoid in unison of a rude harmony.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading The early summer sun's rays in that temperate region had as yet been unable to dim the green lustre of the herbage, or turn to dust the close sward of the river meadows.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading 'Can anything be more wonderful than this change of scenery?' exclaimed Lance admiringly.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
much-vaunted
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From this reading They rode quietly adown the winding track, which the sharpness of the grade rendered necessary, until finally reaching the wide green flat, they halted before the much-vaunted 'rush' of Balooka.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
absolutely essential
From this reading They rode quietly adown the winding track, which the sharpness of the grade rendered necessary, until finally reaching the wide green flat, they halted before the much-vaunted 'rush' of Balooka.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The strange blending of sounds which arose from the camp--an occasional shot, the barking of dogs, the low hum of many voices indistinctly heard--were not devoid in unison of a rude harmony.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The strange blending of sounds which arose from the camp--an occasional shot, the barking of dogs, the low hum of many voices indistinctly heard--were not devoid in unison of a rude harmony.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They rode quietly adown the winding track, which the sharpness of the grade rendered necessary, until finally reaching the wide green flat, they halted before the much-vaunted 'rush' of Balooka.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The early summer sun's rays in that temperate region had as yet been unable to dim the green lustre of the herbage, or turn to dust the close sward of the river meadows.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
with low volume
From this reading They rode quietly adown the winding track, which the sharpness of the grade rendered necessary, until finally reaching the wide green flat, they halted before the much-vaunted 'rush' of Balooka.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The early summer sun's rays in that temperate region had as yet been unable to dim the green lustre of the herbage, or turn to dust the close sward of the river meadows.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading They rode quietly adown the winding track, which the sharpness of the grade rendered necessary, until finally reaching the wide green flat, they halted before the much-vaunted 'rush' of Balooka.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading The early summer sun's rays in that temperate region had as yet been unable to dim the green lustre of the herbage, or turn to dust the close sward of the river meadows.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading They rode quietly adown the winding track, which the sharpness of the grade rendered necessary, until finally reaching the wide green flat, they halted before the much-vaunted 'rush' of Balooka.
rhythmicadjectiveUS /ˈrɪðmɪk/
recurring with measured regularity
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
ripplingnounUS /ˈrɪpəlɪŋ/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The early summer sun's rays in that temperate region had as yet been unable to dim the green lustre of the herbage, or turn to dust the close sward of the river meadows.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading They rode quietly adown the winding track, which the sharpness of the grade rendered necessary, until finally reaching the wide green flat, they halted before the much-vaunted 'rush' of Balooka.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading The strange blending of sounds which arose from the camp--an occasional shot, the barking of dogs, the low hum of many voices indistinctly heard--were not devoid in unison of a rude harmony.
move hurridly
From this reading They rode quietly adown the winding track, which the sharpness of the grade rendered necessary, until finally reaching the wide green flat, they halted before the much-vaunted 'rush' of Balooka.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading 'Can anything be more wonderful than this change of scenery?' exclaimed Lance admiringly.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
sharpnessnounUS /ˈʃɑːrpnəs/
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading They rode quietly adown the winding track, which the sharpness of the grade rendered necessary, until finally reaching the wide green flat, they halted before the much-vaunted 'rush' of Balooka.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The strange blending of sounds which arose from the camp--an occasional shot, the barking of dogs, the low hum of many voices indistinctly heard--were not devoid in unison of a rude harmony.
slatenounUS /sleɪt/
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
sombrely-purple
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From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The strange blending of sounds which arose from the camp--an occasional shot, the barking of dogs, the low hum of many voices indistinctly heard--were not devoid in unison of a rude harmony.
not in physical motion
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The strange blending of sounds which arose from the camp--an occasional shot, the barking of dogs, the low hum of many voices indistinctly heard--were not devoid in unison of a rude harmony.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The early summer sun's rays in that temperate region had as yet been unable to dim the green lustre of the herbage, or turn to dust the close sward of the river meadows.
sun'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The early summer sun's rays in that temperate region had as yet been unable to dim the green lustre of the herbage, or turn to dust the close sward of the river meadows.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
swardnounUS /swɔːrd/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading The early summer sun's rays in that temperate region had as yet been unable to dim the green lustre of the herbage, or turn to dust the close sward of the river meadows.
temperateadjectiveUS /ˈtemprət/
(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate
From this reading The early summer sun's rays in that temperate region had as yet been unable to dim the green lustre of the herbage, or turn to dust the close sward of the river meadows.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading 'Can anything be more wonderful than this change of scenery?' exclaimed Lance admiringly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The early summer sun's rays in that temperate region had as yet been unable to dim the green lustre of the herbage, or turn to dust the close sward of the river meadows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They rode quietly adown the winding track, which the sharpness of the grade rendered necessary, until finally reaching the wide green flat, they halted before the much-vaunted 'rush' of Balooka.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They rode quietly adown the winding track, which the sharpness of the grade rendered necessary, until finally reaching the wide green flat, they halted before the much-vaunted 'rush' of Balooka.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The early summer sun's rays in that temperate region had as yet been unable to dim the green lustre of the herbage, or turn to dust the close sward of the river meadows.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading They rode quietly adown the winding track, which the sharpness of the grade rendered necessary, until finally reaching the wide green flat, they halted before the much-vaunted 'rush' of Balooka.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The early summer sun's rays in that temperate region had as yet been unable to dim the green lustre of the herbage, or turn to dust the close sward of the river meadows.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The early summer sun's rays in that temperate region had as yet been unable to dim the green lustre of the herbage, or turn to dust the close sward of the river meadows.
unisonnounUS /ˈjuːnəsən/
corresponding exactly
From this reading The strange blending of sounds which arose from the camp--an occasional shot, the barking of dogs, the low hum of many voices indistinctly heard--were not devoid in unison of a rude harmony.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They rode quietly adown the winding track, which the sharpness of the grade rendered necessary, until finally reaching the wide green flat, they halted before the much-vaunted 'rush' of Balooka.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The strange blending of sounds which arose from the camp--an occasional shot, the barking of dogs, the low hum of many voices indistinctly heard--were not devoid in unison of a rude harmony.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They rode quietly adown the winding track, which the sharpness of the grade rendered necessary, until finally reaching the wide green flat, they halted before the much-vaunted 'rush' of Balooka.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading They rode quietly adown the winding track, which the sharpness of the grade rendered necessary, until finally reaching the wide green flat, they halted before the much-vaunted 'rush' of Balooka.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading They rode quietly adown the winding track, which the sharpness of the grade rendered necessary, until finally reaching the wide green flat, they halted before the much-vaunted 'rush' of Balooka.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The contrast was sharply accented in this still dreamy eve between the brilliant tones of the levels and the sombrely-purple shadows of the overhanging mountain, the faintly-burning sunset tints, while through all sounded the rhythmic murmur of the rushing river rippling over slate and granite bars, in the crevices of which were 'pockets' filled with gold.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading 'Can anything be more wonderful than this change of scenery?' exclaimed Lance admiringly.
but in spite of that
From this reading The early summer sun's rays in that temperate region had as yet been unable to dim the green lustre of the herbage, or turn to dust the close sward of the river meadows.
