used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is a narrow bridge, swung high above a noisy stream, that forms the only practicable gate to Tilgaun.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading There is a narrow bridge, swung high above a noisy stream, that forms the only practicable gate to Tilgaun.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The track leads below that mound, across a hollow, and climbs again toward the mission, more than a mile away.
anew
From this reading The track leads below that mound, across a hollow, and climbs again toward the mission, more than a mile away.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the Tilgaun side is a high mound that resembles a look-out post, with a big prayer-flag on top that might be the defiant emblem of an army.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The track leads below that mound, across a hollow, and climbs again toward the mission, more than a mile away.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading On the Tilgaun side is a high mound that resembles a look-out post, with a big prayer-flag on top that might be the defiant emblem of an army.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Ommony rode across the bridge behind the leading Tibetan he was aware of faces peering from the top of the mound beside the prayer-flag.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading As Ommony rode across the bridge behind the leading Tibetan he was aware of faces peering from the top of the mound beside the prayer-flag.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The track leads below that mound, across a hollow, and climbs again toward the mission, more than a mile away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the Tilgaun side is a high mound that resembles a look-out post, with a big prayer-flag on top that might be the defiant emblem of an army.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading As Ommony rode across the bridge behind the leading Tibetan he was aware of faces peering from the top of the mound beside the prayer-flag.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The track leads below that mound, across a hollow, and climbs again toward the mission, more than a mile away.
next to; at the side of
From this reading As Ommony rode across the bridge behind the leading Tibetan he was aware of faces peering from the top of the mound beside the prayer-flag.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the Tilgaun side is a high mound that resembles a look-out post, with a big prayer-flag on top that might be the defiant emblem of an army.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading There is a narrow bridge, swung high above a noisy stream, that forms the only practicable gate to Tilgaun.
climbsnounUS /klaɪmz/
plural of “climb” — an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading The track leads below that mound, across a hollow, and climbs again toward the mission, more than a mile away.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading On the Tilgaun side is a high mound that resembles a look-out post, with a big prayer-flag on top that might be the defiant emblem of an army.
emblemnounUS /ˈembləm/
special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
From this reading On the Tilgaun side is a high mound that resembles a look-out post, with a big prayer-flag on top that might be the defiant emblem of an army.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As Ommony rode across the bridge behind the leading Tibetan he was aware of faces peering from the top of the mound beside the prayer-flag.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading There is a narrow bridge, swung high above a noisy stream, that forms the only practicable gate to Tilgaun.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As Ommony rode across the bridge behind the leading Tibetan he was aware of faces peering from the top of the mound beside the prayer-flag.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading There is a narrow bridge, swung high above a noisy stream, that forms the only practicable gate to Tilgaun.
HANNAH
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From this reading HANNAH SANBURN.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Ommony rode across the bridge behind the leading Tibetan he was aware of faces peering from the top of the mound beside the prayer-flag.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There is a narrow bridge, swung high above a noisy stream, that forms the only practicable gate to Tilgaun.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading The track leads below that mound, across a hollow, and climbs again toward the mission, more than a mile away.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a narrow bridge, swung high above a noisy stream, that forms the only practicable gate to Tilgaun.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading As Ommony rode across the bridge behind the leading Tibetan he was aware of faces peering from the top of the mound beside the prayer-flag.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading The track leads below that mound, across a hollow, and climbs again toward the mission, more than a mile away.
look-out
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From this reading On the Tilgaun side is a high mound that resembles a look-out post, with a big prayer-flag on top that might be the defiant emblem of an army.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading On the Tilgaun side is a high mound that resembles a look-out post, with a big prayer-flag on top that might be the defiant emblem of an army.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The track leads below that mound, across a hollow, and climbs again toward the mission, more than a mile away.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading The track leads below that mound, across a hollow, and climbs again toward the mission, more than a mile away.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The track leads below that mound, across a hollow, and climbs again toward the mission, more than a mile away.
moundnounUS /maʊnd/
(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading On the Tilgaun side is a high mound that resembles a look-out post, with a big prayer-flag on top that might be the defiant emblem of an army.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading There is a narrow bridge, swung high above a noisy stream, that forms the only practicable gate to Tilgaun.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading There is a narrow bridge, swung high above a noisy stream, that forms the only practicable gate to Tilgaun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the Tilgaun side is a high mound that resembles a look-out post, with a big prayer-flag on top that might be the defiant emblem of an army.
Ommony
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From this reading As Ommony rode across the bridge behind the leading Tibetan he was aware of faces peering from the top of the mound beside the prayer-flag.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the Tilgaun side is a high mound that resembles a look-out post, with a big prayer-flag on top that might be the defiant emblem of an army.
and nothing more
From this reading There is a narrow bridge, swung high above a noisy stream, that forms the only practicable gate to Tilgaun.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading As Ommony rode across the bridge behind the leading Tibetan he was aware of faces peering from the top of the mound beside the prayer-flag.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading On the Tilgaun side is a high mound that resembles a look-out post, with a big prayer-flag on top that might be the defiant emblem of an army.
practicableadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəbəl/
usable for a specific purpose
From this reading There is a narrow bridge, swung high above a noisy stream, that forms the only practicable gate to Tilgaun.
prayer-flag
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From this reading On the Tilgaun side is a high mound that resembles a look-out post, with a big prayer-flag on top that might be the defiant emblem of an army.
resemblesverbUS /rɪˈzembəlz/
third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading On the Tilgaun side is a high mound that resembles a look-out post, with a big prayer-flag on top that might be the defiant emblem of an army.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading As Ommony rode across the bridge behind the leading Tibetan he was aware of faces peering from the top of the mound beside the prayer-flag.
SANBURN
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From this reading HANNAH SANBURN.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On the Tilgaun side is a high mound that resembles a look-out post, with a big prayer-flag on top that might be the defiant emblem of an army.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading There is a narrow bridge, swung high above a noisy stream, that forms the only practicable gate to Tilgaun.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading There is a narrow bridge, swung high above a noisy stream, that forms the only practicable gate to Tilgaun.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The track leads below that mound, across a hollow, and climbs again toward the mission, more than a mile away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is a narrow bridge, swung high above a noisy stream, that forms the only practicable gate to Tilgaun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is a narrow bridge, swung high above a noisy stream, that forms the only practicable gate to Tilgaun.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a narrow bridge, swung high above a noisy stream, that forms the only practicable gate to Tilgaun.
TibetannounUS /tɪˈbetən/
Himalayish language spoken in Tibet
From this reading As Ommony rode across the bridge behind the leading Tibetan he was aware of faces peering from the top of the mound beside the prayer-flag.
Tilgaun
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From this reading There is a narrow bridge, swung high above a noisy stream, that forms the only practicable gate to Tilgaun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is a narrow bridge, swung high above a noisy stream, that forms the only practicable gate to Tilgaun.
the upper part of anything
From this reading On the Tilgaun side is a high mound that resembles a look-out post, with a big prayer-flag on top that might be the defiant emblem of an army.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The track leads below that mound, across a hollow, and climbs again toward the mission, more than a mile away.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading The track leads below that mound, across a hollow, and climbs again toward the mission, more than a mile away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Ommony rode across the bridge behind the leading Tibetan he was aware of faces peering from the top of the mound beside the prayer-flag.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the Tilgaun side is a high mound that resembles a look-out post, with a big prayer-flag on top that might be the defiant emblem of an army.
