used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
matters of personal concern
From this reading But when we came to the bank of the main river--making the same point where we had first landed--we found a different condition of affairs confronting us.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Fully a hundred warriors were gathered on the bank, armed and prepared to receive us.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading But when we came to the bank of the main river--making the same point where we had first landed--we found a different condition of affairs confronting us.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I saw them through our telescope before they could see us, and we halted at once for a conference.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when we came to the bank of the main river--making the same point where we had first landed--we found a different condition of affairs confronting us.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But when we came to the bank of the main river--making the same point where we had first landed--we found a different condition of affairs confronting us.
a state at a particular time
From this reading But when we came to the bank of the main river--making the same point where we had first landed--we found a different condition of affairs confronting us.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading I saw them through our telescope before they could see us, and we halted at once for a conference.
confrontingverbUS /kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading But when we came to the bank of the main river--making the same point where we had first landed--we found a different condition of affairs confronting us.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I saw them through our telescope before they could see us, and we halted at once for a conference.
curvesnounUS /kɜːrvz/
plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But when we came to the bank of the main river--making the same point where we had first landed--we found a different condition of affairs confronting us.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
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 In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
set up or found
From this reading But when we came to the bank of the main river--making the same point where we had first landed--we found a different condition of affairs confronting us.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Fully a hundred warriors were gathered on the bank, armed and prepared to receive us.
obtain
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
brought together in one place
From this reading Fully a hundred warriors were gathered on the bank, armed and prepared to receive us.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading I saw them through our telescope before they could see us, and we halted at once for a conference.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
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From this reading Fully a hundred warriors were gathered on the bank, armed and prepared to receive us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I saw them through our telescope before they could see us, and we halted at once for a conference.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading But when we came to the bank of the main river--making the same point where we had first landed--we found a different condition of affairs confronting us.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
most important element
From this reading But when we came to the bank of the main river--making the same point where we had first landed--we found a different condition of affairs confronting us.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
not any; not one
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fully a hundred warriors were gathered on the bank, armed and prepared to receive us.
on one occasion
From this reading I saw them through our telescope before they could see us, and we halted at once for a conference.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But when we came to the bank of the main river--making the same point where we had first landed--we found a different condition of affairs confronting us.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Fully a hundred warriors were gathered on the bank, armed and prepared to receive us.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Fully a hundred warriors were gathered on the bank, armed and prepared to receive us.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading But when we came to the bank of the main river--making the same point where we had first landed--we found a different condition of affairs confronting us.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But when we came to the bank of the main river--making the same point where we had first landed--we found a different condition of affairs confronting us.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw them through our telescope before they could see us, and we halted at once for a conference.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I saw them through our telescope before they could see us, and we halted at once for a conference.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading I saw them through our telescope before they could see us, and we halted at once for a conference.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I saw them through our telescope before they could see us, and we halted at once for a conference.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I saw them through our telescope before they could see us, and we halted at once for a conference.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I saw them through our telescope before they could see us, and we halted at once for a conference.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But when we came to the bank of the main river--making the same point where we had first landed--we found a different condition of affairs confronting us.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Fully a hundred warriors were gathered on the bank, armed and prepared to receive us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
at the time that
From this reading But when we came to the bank of the main river--making the same point where we had first landed--we found a different condition of affairs confronting us.
in or at the place that
From this reading But when we came to the bank of the main river--making the same point where we had first landed--we found a different condition of affairs confronting us.
which person or people
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In this way we managed to gain a considerable distance northward from the villages, and although we passed some scattered houses and a few groups of farmers who were early in the fields, there was no attempt made to interfere with our progress.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading WE SEARCH FOR THE VALLEY At the first sign of light we were off, making to the north until we had nearly reached the edge of the wood and then following its curves over the plains toward the west.
