used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is the property of great men to rise to the height of great events.--_Victor Hugo._ The city of Colorado Springs possesses many attractions, and is growing in population and wealth.
assemblingnounUS /əˈsembəlɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading The summer tourists were either lounging on the broad verandas of the hotels or assembling for burro trips to the Garden of the Gods and other famous retreats in the mountains.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading It is the property of great men to rise to the height of great events.--_Victor Hugo._ The city of Colorado Springs possesses many attractions, and is growing in population and wealth.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The summer tourists were either lounging on the broad verandas of the hotels or assembling for burro trips to the Garden of the Gods and other famous retreats in the mountains.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
burronounUS /ˈbɜːroʊ/
small donkey used as a pack animal
From this reading The summer tourists were either lounging on the broad verandas of the hotels or assembling for burro trips to the Garden of the Gods and other famous retreats in the mountains.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY PYE POD.
capitalistnounUS /ˈkæpətəlɪst/
a conservative advocate of capitalism
From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It is the property of great men to rise to the height of great events.--_Victor Hugo._ The city of Colorado Springs possesses many attractions, and is growing in population and wealth.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading It is the property of great men to rise to the height of great events.--_Victor Hugo._ The city of Colorado Springs possesses many attractions, and is growing in population and wealth.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading Friday morning we entered that picturesque Swisslike hamlet of Manitou with flying colors.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
one or the other of two
From this reading The summer tourists were either lounging on the broad verandas of the hotels or assembling for burro trips to the Garden of the Gods and other famous retreats in the mountains.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Friday morning we entered that picturesque Swisslike hamlet of Manitou with flying colors.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It is the property of great men to rise to the height of great events.--_Victor Hugo._ The city of Colorado Springs possesses many attractions, and is growing in population and wealth.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The summer tourists were either lounging on the broad verandas of the hotels or assembling for burro trips to the Garden of the Gods and other famous retreats in the mountains.
moving swiftly
From this reading Friday morning we entered that picturesque Swisslike hamlet of Manitou with flying colors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The summer tourists were either lounging on the broad verandas of the hotels or assembling for burro trips to the Garden of the Gods and other famous retreats in the mountains.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Friday morning we entered that picturesque Swisslike hamlet of Manitou with flying colors.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The summer tourists were either lounging on the broad verandas of the hotels or assembling for burro trips to the Garden of the Gods and other famous retreats in the mountains.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The summer tourists were either lounging on the broad verandas of the hotels or assembling for burro trips to the Garden of the Gods and other famous retreats in the mountains.
good-sized
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From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It is the property of great men to rise to the height of great events.--_Victor Hugo._ The city of Colorado Springs possesses many attractions, and is growing in population and wealth.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading It is the property of great men to rise to the height of great events.--_Victor Hugo._ The city of Colorado Springs possesses many attractions, and is growing in population and wealth.
hamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading Friday morning we entered that picturesque Swisslike hamlet of Manitou with flying colors.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading It is the property of great men to rise to the height of great events.--_Victor Hugo._ The city of Colorado Springs possesses many attractions, and is growing in population and wealth.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The summer tourists were either lounging on the broad verandas of the hotels or assembling for burro trips to the Garden of the Gods and other famous retreats in the mountains.
HugonounUS /ˈhjuːɡoʊ/
French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)
From this reading It is the property of great men to rise to the height of great events.--_Victor Hugo._ The city of Colorado Springs possesses many attractions, and is growing in population and wealth.
someone who hunts game
From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is the property of great men to rise to the height of great events.--_Victor Hugo._ The city of Colorado Springs possesses many attractions, and is growing in population and wealth.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the property of great men to rise to the height of great events.--_Victor Hugo._ The city of Colorado Springs possesses many attractions, and is growing in population and wealth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the property of great men to rise to the height of great events.--_Victor Hugo._ The city of Colorado Springs possesses many attractions, and is growing in population and wealth.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading The summer tourists were either lounging on the broad verandas of the hotels or assembling for burro trips to the Garden of the Gods and other famous retreats in the mountains.
Manitou
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From this reading Friday morning we entered that picturesque Swisslike hamlet of Manitou with flying colors.
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 It is the property of great men to rise to the height of great events.--_Victor Hugo._ The city of Colorado Springs possesses many attractions, and is growing in population and wealth.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
the force of workers available
From this reading It is the property of great men to rise to the height of great events.--_Victor Hugo._ The city of Colorado Springs possesses many attractions, and is growing in population and wealth.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Friday morning we entered that picturesque Swisslike hamlet of Manitou with flying colors.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The summer tourists were either lounging on the broad verandas of the hotels or assembling for burro trips to the Garden of the Gods and other famous retreats in the mountains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is the property of great men to rise to the height of great events.--_Victor Hugo._ The city of Colorado Springs possesses many attractions, and is growing in population and wealth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The summer tourists were either lounging on the broad verandas of the hotels or assembling for burro trips to the Garden of the Gods and other famous retreats in the mountains.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Friday morning we entered that picturesque Swisslike hamlet of Manitou with flying colors.
PODnounUS /pɑːd/
the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)
From this reading BY PYE POD.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading It is the property of great men to rise to the height of great events.--_Victor Hugo._ The city of Colorado Springs possesses many attractions, and is growing in population and wealth.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading It is the property of great men to rise to the height of great events.--_Victor Hugo._ The city of Colorado Springs possesses many attractions, and is growing in population and wealth.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading It is the property of great men to rise to the height of great events.--_Victor Hugo._ The city of Colorado Springs possesses many attractions, and is growing in population and wealth.
PYE
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From this reading BY PYE POD.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
resideverbUS /rɪˈzaɪd/
make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
retreatsnounUS /riˈtriːts/
plural of “retreat” — (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading The summer tourists were either lounging on the broad verandas of the hotels or assembling for burro trips to the Garden of the Gods and other famous retreats in the mountains.
move upward
From this reading It is the property of great men to rise to the height of great events.--_Victor Hugo._ The city of Colorado Springs possesses many attractions, and is growing in population and wealth.
speculatornounUS /ˈspekjəleɪtər/
someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts
From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
SpringsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading It is the property of great men to rise to the height of great events.--_Victor Hugo._ The city of Colorado Springs possesses many attractions, and is growing in population and wealth.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The summer tourists were either lounging on the broad verandas of the hotels or assembling for burro trips to the Garden of the Gods and other famous retreats in the mountains.
Swisslike
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Friday morning we entered that picturesque Swisslike hamlet of Manitou with flying colors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Friday morning we entered that picturesque Swisslike hamlet of Manitou with flying colors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is the property of great men to rise to the height of great events.--_Victor Hugo._ The city of Colorado Springs possesses many attractions, and is growing in population and wealth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is the property of great men to rise to the height of great events.--_Victor Hugo._ The city of Colorado Springs possesses many attractions, and is growing in population and wealth.
touristnounUS /ˈtʊrəst/
someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading The summer tourists were either lounging on the broad verandas of the hotels or assembling for burro trips to the Garden of the Gods and other famous retreats in the mountains.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The summer tourists were either lounging on the broad verandas of the hotels or assembling for burro trips to the Garden of the Gods and other famous retreats in the mountains.
verandasnounUS /vərˈændəz/
plural of “veranda” — a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading The summer tourists were either lounging on the broad verandas of the hotels or assembling for burro trips to the Garden of the Gods and other famous retreats in the mountains.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading It is the property of great men to rise to the height of great events.--_Victor Hugo._ The city of Colorado Springs possesses many attractions, and is growing in population and wealth.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Friday morning we entered that picturesque Swisslike hamlet of Manitou with flying colors.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading It is the property of great men to rise to the height of great events.--_Victor Hugo._ The city of Colorado Springs possesses many attractions, and is growing in population and wealth.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
well-shaded
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From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The summer tourists were either lounging on the broad verandas of the hotels or assembling for burro trips to the Garden of the Gods and other famous retreats in the mountains.
in or at the place that
From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Here is a good-sized collection of pretty homes, built on wide and well-shaded streets, where reside beside the health hunter of independent means the mining king, the wealthy ranch owner, the Eastern capitalist, and the English tourist or speculator.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Friday morning we entered that picturesque Swisslike hamlet of Manitou with flying colors.
