used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE CARPATHIANS "I feel as free as a bird!"
in actual fact
From this reading Jonitza could not help exclaiming when they had actually started with their flocks for the Carpathian mountains.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Like his friend, he was dressed in typical shepherd costume, consisting of a coarse white linen shirt and trousers, a long mantle of very heavy wool, and a straight round sheepskin cap.
anklesnounUS /ˈæŋkəlz/
plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading They were made of pieces of goatskin that had been soaked in water until soft, gathered into pleats by means of thongs over the ankles, while other bits of thong held them securely in place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE CARPATHIANS "I feel as free as a bird!"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They were made of pieces of goatskin that had been soaked in water until soft, gathered into pleats by means of thongs over the ankles, while other bits of thong held them securely in place.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading IN THE CARPATHIANS "I feel as free as a bird!"
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading They were made of pieces of goatskin that had been soaked in water until soft, gathered into pleats by means of thongs over the ankles, while other bits of thong held them securely in place.
the two together, not just one
From this reading His very shoes were the same, for the boys had fashioned both pair together.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading His very shoes were the same, for the boys had fashioned both pair together.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were made of pieces of goatskin that had been soaked in water until soft, gathered into pleats by means of thongs over the ankles, while other bits of thong held them securely in place.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Like his friend, he was dressed in typical shepherd costume, consisting of a coarse white linen shirt and trousers, a long mantle of very heavy wool, and a straight round sheepskin cap.
Carpathian
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From this reading Jonitza could not help exclaiming when they had actually started with their flocks for the Carpathian mountains.
CARPATHIANSnoun
a mountain range in central Europe that extends from Slovakia and southern Poland southeastward through western Ukraine to northeastern Romania; a popular resort area
From this reading IN THE CARPATHIANS "I feel as free as a bird!"
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading Like his friend, he was dressed in typical shepherd costume, consisting of a coarse white linen shirt and trousers, a long mantle of very heavy wool, and a straight round sheepskin cap.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Like his friend, he was dressed in typical shepherd costume, consisting of a coarse white linen shirt and trousers, a long mantle of very heavy wool, and a straight round sheepskin cap.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Like his friend, he was dressed in typical shepherd costume, consisting of a coarse white linen shirt and trousers, a long mantle of very heavy wool, and a straight round sheepskin cap.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Jonitza could not help exclaiming when they had actually started with their flocks for the Carpathian mountains.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Like his friend, he was dressed in typical shepherd costume, consisting of a coarse white linen shirt and trousers, a long mantle of very heavy wool, and a straight round sheepskin cap.
exclaimingnounUS /ɪkˈskleɪmɪŋ/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Jonitza could not help exclaiming when they had actually started with their flocks for the Carpathian mountains.
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading His very shoes were the same, for the boys had fashioned both pair together.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading IN THE CARPATHIANS "I feel as free as a bird!"
flocksnounUS /flɑːks/
plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading Jonitza could not help exclaiming when they had actually started with their flocks for the Carpathian mountains.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jonitza could not help exclaiming when they had actually started with their flocks for the Carpathian mountains.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading IN THE CARPATHIANS "I feel as free as a bird!"
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Like his friend, he was dressed in typical shepherd costume, consisting of a coarse white linen shirt and trousers, a long mantle of very heavy wool, and a straight round sheepskin cap.
brought together in one place
From this reading They were made of pieces of goatskin that had been soaked in water until soft, gathered into pleats by means of thongs over the ankles, while other bits of thong held them securely in place.
goatskinnoun
the hide of a goat
From this reading They were made of pieces of goatskin that had been soaked in water until soft, gathered into pleats by means of thongs over the ankles, while other bits of thong held them securely in place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jonitza could not help exclaiming when they had actually started with their flocks for the Carpathian mountains.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like his friend, he was dressed in typical shepherd costume, consisting of a coarse white linen shirt and trousers, a long mantle of very heavy wool, and a straight round sheepskin cap.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Like his friend, he was dressed in typical shepherd costume, consisting of a coarse white linen shirt and trousers, a long mantle of very heavy wool, and a straight round sheepskin cap.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading They were made of pieces of goatskin that had been soaked in water until soft, gathered into pleats by means of thongs over the ankles, while other bits of thong held them securely in place.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Jonitza could not help exclaiming when they had actually started with their flocks for the Carpathian mountains.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Like his friend, he was dressed in typical shepherd costume, consisting of a coarse white linen shirt and trousers, a long mantle of very heavy wool, and a straight round sheepskin cap.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN THE CARPATHIANS "I feel as free as a bird!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE CARPATHIANS "I feel as free as a bird!"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They were made of pieces of goatskin that had been soaked in water until soft, gathered into pleats by means of thongs over the ankles, while other bits of thong held them securely in place.
Jonitza
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From this reading Jonitza could not help exclaiming when they had actually started with their flocks for the Carpathian mountains.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like his friend, he was dressed in typical shepherd costume, consisting of a coarse white linen shirt and trousers, a long mantle of very heavy wool, and a straight round sheepskin cap.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading Like his friend, he was dressed in typical shepherd costume, consisting of a coarse white linen shirt and trousers, a long mantle of very heavy wool, and a straight round sheepskin cap.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Like his friend, he was dressed in typical shepherd costume, consisting of a coarse white linen shirt and trousers, a long mantle of very heavy wool, and a straight round sheepskin cap.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They were made of pieces of goatskin that had been soaked in water until soft, gathered into pleats by means of thongs over the ankles, while other bits of thong held them securely in place.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading Like his friend, he was dressed in typical shepherd costume, consisting of a coarse white linen shirt and trousers, a long mantle of very heavy wool, and a straight round sheepskin cap.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading They were made of pieces of goatskin that had been soaked in water until soft, gathered into pleats by means of thongs over the ankles, while other bits of thong held them securely in place.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Jonitza could not help exclaiming when they had actually started with their flocks for the Carpathian mountains.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jonitza could not help exclaiming when they had actually started with their flocks for the Carpathian mountains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Like his friend, he was dressed in typical shepherd costume, consisting of a coarse white linen shirt and trousers, a long mantle of very heavy wool, and a straight round sheepskin cap.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They were made of pieces of goatskin that had been soaked in water until soft, gathered into pleats by means of thongs over the ankles, while other bits of thong held them securely in place.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They were made of pieces of goatskin that had been soaked in water until soft, gathered into pleats by means of thongs over the ankles, while other bits of thong held them securely in place.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading His very shoes were the same, for the boys had fashioned both pair together.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading They were made of pieces of goatskin that had been soaked in water until soft, gathered into pleats by means of thongs over the ankles, while other bits of thong held them securely in place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They were made of pieces of goatskin that had been soaked in water until soft, gathered into pleats by means of thongs over the ankles, while other bits of thong held them securely in place.
pleatsnounUS /pliːts/
plural of “pleat” — any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape
From this reading They were made of pieces of goatskin that had been soaked in water until soft, gathered into pleats by means of thongs over the ankles, while other bits of thong held them securely in place.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Like his friend, he was dressed in typical shepherd costume, consisting of a coarse white linen shirt and trousers, a long mantle of very heavy wool, and a straight round sheepskin cap.
Identical; not different.
From this reading His very shoes were the same, for the boys had fashioned both pair together.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading They were made of pieces of goatskin that had been soaked in water until soft, gathered into pleats by means of thongs over the ankles, while other bits of thong held them securely in place.
sheepskinnounUS /ˈʃiːpskɪn/
tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing
From this reading Like his friend, he was dressed in typical shepherd costume, consisting of a coarse white linen shirt and trousers, a long mantle of very heavy wool, and a straight round sheepskin cap.
shepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading Like his friend, he was dressed in typical shepherd costume, consisting of a coarse white linen shirt and trousers, a long mantle of very heavy wool, and a straight round sheepskin cap.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Like his friend, he was dressed in typical shepherd costume, consisting of a coarse white linen shirt and trousers, a long mantle of very heavy wool, and a straight round sheepskin cap.
a particular situation
From this reading His very shoes were the same, for the boys had fashioned both pair together.
soakedadjectiveUS /soʊkt/
very drunk
From this reading They were made of pieces of goatskin that had been soaked in water until soft, gathered into pleats by means of thongs over the ankles, while other bits of thong held them securely in place.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading They were made of pieces of goatskin that had been soaked in water until soft, gathered into pleats by means of thongs over the ankles, while other bits of thong held them securely in place.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Jonitza could not help exclaiming when they had actually started with their flocks for the Carpathian mountains.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Like his friend, he was dressed in typical shepherd costume, consisting of a coarse white linen shirt and trousers, a long mantle of very heavy wool, and a straight round sheepskin cap.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were made of pieces of goatskin that had been soaked in water until soft, gathered into pleats by means of thongs over the ankles, while other bits of thong held them securely in place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE CARPATHIANS "I feel as free as a bird!"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Jonitza could not help exclaiming when they had actually started with their flocks for the Carpathian mountains.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were made of pieces of goatskin that had been soaked in water until soft, gathered into pleats by means of thongs over the ankles, while other bits of thong held them securely in place.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jonitza could not help exclaiming when they had actually started with their flocks for the Carpathian mountains.
thongnounUS /θɔːŋ/
leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip
From this reading They were made of pieces of goatskin that had been soaked in water until soft, gathered into pleats by means of thongs over the ankles, while other bits of thong held them securely in place.
thongs
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From this reading They were made of pieces of goatskin that had been soaked in water until soft, gathered into pleats by means of thongs over the ankles, while other bits of thong held them securely in place.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading His very shoes were the same, for the boys had fashioned both pair together.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading Like his friend, he was dressed in typical shepherd costume, consisting of a coarse white linen shirt and trousers, a long mantle of very heavy wool, and a straight round sheepskin cap.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading Like his friend, he was dressed in typical shepherd costume, consisting of a coarse white linen shirt and trousers, a long mantle of very heavy wool, and a straight round sheepskin cap.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They were made of pieces of goatskin that had been soaked in water until soft, gathered into pleats by means of thongs over the ankles, while other bits of thong held them securely in place.
precisely as stated
From this reading Like his friend, he was dressed in typical shepherd costume, consisting of a coarse white linen shirt and trousers, a long mantle of very heavy wool, and a straight round sheepskin cap.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like his friend, he was dressed in typical shepherd costume, consisting of a coarse white linen shirt and trousers, a long mantle of very heavy wool, and a straight round sheepskin cap.
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 They were made of pieces of goatskin that had been soaked in water until soft, gathered into pleats by means of thongs over the ankles, while other bits of thong held them securely in place.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His very shoes were the same, for the boys had fashioned both pair together.
at the time that
From this reading Jonitza could not help exclaiming when they had actually started with their flocks for the Carpathian mountains.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They were made of pieces of goatskin that had been soaked in water until soft, gathered into pleats by means of thongs over the ankles, while other bits of thong held them securely in place.
a Caucasian
From this reading Like his friend, he was dressed in typical shepherd costume, consisting of a coarse white linen shirt and trousers, a long mantle of very heavy wool, and a straight round sheepskin cap.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jonitza could not help exclaiming when they had actually started with their flocks for the Carpathian mountains.
woolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading Like his friend, he was dressed in typical shepherd costume, consisting of a coarse white linen shirt and trousers, a long mantle of very heavy wool, and a straight round sheepskin cap.
