used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The wind was nothing now, the silence, save for a few quavering coyotes, was deep and full of peace.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading On a gentle slope well-nigh four thousand cattle were lying close packed in a vast oval, less than a fifth of a mile in extent, half that distance across on the lesser axis.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading IN THE NIGHT THAT night the stars, indeed, almost tallied with Cinquo’s description in their pointed brilliances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wind was nothing now, the silence, save for a few quavering coyotes, was deep and full of peace.
axisnounUS /ˈæksəs/
a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
From this reading On a gentle slope well-nigh four thousand cattle were lying close packed in a vast oval, less than a fifth of a mile in extent, half that distance across on the lesser axis.
BeddedadjectiveUS /ˈbedɪd/
deposited or arranged in horizontal layers
From this reading Bedded on high, dry grass, in the path of the breeze, themselves full of grass and water, they lay, heads high, level with their cover, blowing and chewing, eyes closed and happy.
bivouacnounUS /ˈbɪvwæk/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Contentment sat on the wild bivouac.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading Bedded on high, dry grass, in the path of the breeze, themselves full of grass and water, they lay, heads high, level with their cover, blowing and chewing, eyes closed and happy.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Bedded on high, dry grass, in the path of the breeze, themselves full of grass and water, they lay, heads high, level with their cover, blowing and chewing, eyes closed and happy.
brilliances
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From this reading IN THE NIGHT THAT night the stars, indeed, almost tallied with Cinquo’s description in their pointed brilliances.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading On a gentle slope well-nigh four thousand cattle were lying close packed in a vast oval, less than a fifth of a mile in extent, half that distance across on the lesser axis.
chewingnounUS /ˈtʃuːɪŋ/
biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
From this reading Bedded on high, dry grass, in the path of the breeze, themselves full of grass and water, they lay, heads high, level with their cover, blowing and chewing, eyes closed and happy.
Cinquo's
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From this reading IN THE NIGHT THAT night the stars, indeed, almost tallied with Cinquo’s description in their pointed brilliances.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading On a gentle slope well-nigh four thousand cattle were lying close packed in a vast oval, less than a fifth of a mile in extent, half that distance across on the lesser axis.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Bedded on high, dry grass, in the path of the breeze, themselves full of grass and water, they lay, heads high, level with their cover, blowing and chewing, eyes closed and happy.
ContentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading Contentment sat on the wild bivouac.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Bedded on high, dry grass, in the path of the breeze, themselves full of grass and water, they lay, heads high, level with their cover, blowing and chewing, eyes closed and happy.
coyotesnounUS /kaɪˈoʊtis/
plural of “coyote” — small wolf native to western North America
From this reading The wind was nothing now, the silence, save for a few quavering coyotes, was deep and full of peace.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The wind was nothing now, the silence, save for a few quavering coyotes, was deep and full of peace.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading IN THE NIGHT THAT night the stars, indeed, almost tallied with Cinquo’s description in their pointed brilliances.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading On a gentle slope well-nigh four thousand cattle were lying close packed in a vast oval, less than a fifth of a mile in extent, half that distance across on the lesser axis.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Bedded on high, dry grass, in the path of the breeze, themselves full of grass and water, they lay, heads high, level with their cover, blowing and chewing, eyes closed and happy.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading On a gentle slope well-nigh four thousand cattle were lying close packed in a vast oval, less than a fifth of a mile in extent, half that distance across on the lesser axis.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Bedded on high, dry grass, in the path of the breeze, themselves full of grass and water, they lay, heads high, level with their cover, blowing and chewing, eyes closed and happy.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The wind was nothing now, the silence, save for a few quavering coyotes, was deep and full of peace.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading On a gentle slope well-nigh four thousand cattle were lying close packed in a vast oval, less than a fifth of a mile in extent, half that distance across on the lesser axis.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The wind was nothing now, the silence, save for a few quavering coyotes, was deep and full of peace.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading On a gentle slope well-nigh four thousand cattle were lying close packed in a vast oval, less than a fifth of a mile in extent, half that distance across on the lesser axis.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The wind was nothing now, the silence, save for a few quavering coyotes, was deep and full of peace.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading On a gentle slope well-nigh four thousand cattle were lying close packed in a vast oval, less than a fifth of a mile in extent, half that distance across on the lesser axis.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Bedded on high, dry grass, in the path of the breeze, themselves full of grass and water, they lay, heads high, level with their cover, blowing and chewing, eyes closed and happy.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading On a gentle slope well-nigh four thousand cattle were lying close packed in a vast oval, less than a fifth of a mile in extent, half that distance across on the lesser axis.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Bedded on high, dry grass, in the path of the breeze, themselves full of grass and water, they lay, heads high, level with their cover, blowing and chewing, eyes closed and happy.
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 Bedded on high, dry grass, in the path of the breeze, themselves full of grass and water, they lay, heads high, level with their cover, blowing and chewing, eyes closed and happy.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Bedded on high, dry grass, in the path of the breeze, themselves full of grass and water, they lay, heads high, level with their cover, blowing and chewing, eyes closed and happy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE NIGHT THAT night the stars, indeed, almost tallied with Cinquo’s description in their pointed brilliances.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading IN THE NIGHT THAT night the stars, indeed, almost tallied with Cinquo’s description in their pointed brilliances.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Bedded on high, dry grass, in the path of the breeze, themselves full of grass and water, they lay, heads high, level with their cover, blowing and chewing, eyes closed and happy.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading On a gentle slope well-nigh four thousand cattle were lying close packed in a vast oval, less than a fifth of a mile in extent, half that distance across on the lesser axis.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading On a gentle slope well-nigh four thousand cattle were lying close packed in a vast oval, less than a fifth of a mile in extent, half that distance across on the lesser axis.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Bedded on high, dry grass, in the path of the breeze, themselves full of grass and water, they lay, heads high, level with their cover, blowing and chewing, eyes closed and happy.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading On a gentle slope well-nigh four thousand cattle were lying close packed in a vast oval, less than a fifth of a mile in extent, half that distance across on the lesser axis.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading On a gentle slope well-nigh four thousand cattle were lying close packed in a vast oval, less than a fifth of a mile in extent, half that distance across on the lesser axis.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IN THE NIGHT THAT night the stars, indeed, almost tallied with Cinquo’s description in their pointed brilliances.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The wind was nothing now, the silence, save for a few quavering coyotes, was deep and full of peace.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The wind was nothing now, the silence, save for a few quavering coyotes, was deep and full of peace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wind was nothing now, the silence, save for a few quavering coyotes, was deep and full of peace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Contentment sat on the wild bivouac.
ovalnounUS /ˈoʊvəl/
a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it
From this reading On a gentle slope well-nigh four thousand cattle were lying close packed in a vast oval, less than a fifth of a mile in extent, half that distance across on the lesser axis.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading On a gentle slope well-nigh four thousand cattle were lying close packed in a vast oval, less than a fifth of a mile in extent, half that distance across on the lesser axis.
a course of conduct
From this reading Bedded on high, dry grass, in the path of the breeze, themselves full of grass and water, they lay, heads high, level with their cover, blowing and chewing, eyes closed and happy.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The wind was nothing now, the silence, save for a few quavering coyotes, was deep and full of peace.
having a point
From this reading IN THE NIGHT THAT night the stars, indeed, almost tallied with Cinquo’s description in their pointed brilliances.
quaveringadjectiveUS /ˈkweɪvərɪŋ/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading The wind was nothing now, the silence, save for a few quavering coyotes, was deep and full of peace.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Contentment sat on the wild bivouac.
except for; apart from
From this reading The wind was nothing now, the silence, save for a few quavering coyotes, was deep and full of peace.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The wind was nothing now, the silence, save for a few quavering coyotes, was deep and full of peace.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading On a gentle slope well-nigh four thousand cattle were lying close packed in a vast oval, less than a fifth of a mile in extent, half that distance across on the lesser axis.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading IN THE NIGHT THAT night the stars, indeed, almost tallied with Cinquo’s description in their pointed brilliances.
talliedverbUS /ˈtælid/
inflected form of “tally” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading IN THE NIGHT THAT night the stars, indeed, almost tallied with Cinquo’s description in their pointed brilliances.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On a gentle slope well-nigh four thousand cattle were lying close packed in a vast oval, less than a fifth of a mile in extent, half that distance across on the lesser axis.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE NIGHT THAT night the stars, indeed, almost tallied with Cinquo’s description in their pointed brilliances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE NIGHT THAT night the stars, indeed, almost tallied with Cinquo’s description in their pointed brilliances.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IN THE NIGHT THAT night the stars, indeed, almost tallied with Cinquo’s description in their pointed brilliances.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Bedded on high, dry grass, in the path of the breeze, themselves full of grass and water, they lay, heads high, level with their cover, blowing and chewing, eyes closed and happy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bedded on high, dry grass, in the path of the breeze, themselves full of grass and water, they lay, heads high, level with their cover, blowing and chewing, eyes closed and happy.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading On a gentle slope well-nigh four thousand cattle were lying close packed in a vast oval, less than a fifth of a mile in extent, half that distance across on the lesser axis.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading On a gentle slope well-nigh four thousand cattle were lying close packed in a vast oval, less than a fifth of a mile in extent, half that distance across on the lesser axis.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wind was nothing now, the silence, save for a few quavering coyotes, was deep and full of peace.
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 Bedded on high, dry grass, in the path of the breeze, themselves full of grass and water, they lay, heads high, level with their cover, blowing and chewing, eyes closed and happy.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading On a gentle slope well-nigh four thousand cattle were lying close packed in a vast oval, less than a fifth of a mile in extent, half that distance across on the lesser axis.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On a gentle slope well-nigh four thousand cattle were lying close packed in a vast oval, less than a fifth of a mile in extent, half that distance across on the lesser axis.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Contentment sat on the wild bivouac.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind was nothing now, the silence, save for a few quavering coyotes, was deep and full of peace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN THE NIGHT THAT night the stars, indeed, almost tallied with Cinquo’s description in their pointed brilliances.
