used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ARROW-MAKER We were up and stirring early, and after a good breakfast and a draught of cool water from a sparkling brook near by, we started again in search of the valley of diamonds.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Sure enough, on reaching the forest I found myself confronting a gigantic mahogany tree, standing a little in advance of its fellows; so with a shout of joy I beckoned to my comrades and waited for them to join me.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE ARROW-MAKER We were up and stirring early, and after a good breakfast and a draught of cool water from a sparkling brook near by, we started again in search of the valley of diamonds.
anew
From this reading THE ARROW-MAKER We were up and stirring early, and after a good breakfast and a draught of cool water from a sparkling brook near by, we started again in search of the valley of diamonds.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour’s swift run brought us to the slight depression in which stood the great block of red granite we had so eagerly sought.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ARROW-MAKER We were up and stirring early, and after a good breakfast and a draught of cool water from a sparkling brook near by, we started again in search of the valley of diamonds.
apexnounUS /ˈeɪpeks/
the highest point (of something)
From this reading A long, horizontal spike of rock near the apex pointed unerringly into the near-by forest, and I dismounted and walked from the boulder slowly in the direction indicated by the guide.
ARROW-MAKER
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From this reading THE ARROW-MAKER We were up and stirring early, and after a good breakfast and a draught of cool water from a sparkling brook near by, we started again in search of the valley of diamonds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was no mistaking it, as the German had said; curiously enough, it was the only granite boulder we had seen in this country.
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Sure enough, on reaching the forest I found myself confronting a gigantic mahogany tree, standing a little in advance of its fellows; so with a shout of joy I beckoned to my comrades and waited for them to join me.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading An hour’s swift run brought us to the slight depression in which stood the great block of red granite we had so eagerly sought.
bouldernounUS /ˈboʊldər/
a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading There was no mistaking it, as the German had said; curiously enough, it was the only granite boulder we had seen in this country.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE ARROW-MAKER We were up and stirring early, and after a good breakfast and a draught of cool water from a sparkling brook near by, we started again in search of the valley of diamonds.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading THE ARROW-MAKER We were up and stirring early, and after a good breakfast and a draught of cool water from a sparkling brook near by, we started again in search of the valley of diamonds.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading An hour’s swift run brought us to the slight depression in which stood the great block of red granite we had so eagerly sought.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE ARROW-MAKER We were up and stirring early, and after a good breakfast and a draught of cool water from a sparkling brook near by, we started again in search of the valley of diamonds.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Sure enough, on reaching the forest I found myself confronting a gigantic mahogany tree, standing a little in advance of its fellows; so with a shout of joy I beckoned to my comrades and waited for them to join me.
confrontingverbUS /kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Sure enough, on reaching the forest I found myself confronting a gigantic mahogany tree, standing a little in advance of its fellows; so with a shout of joy I beckoned to my comrades and waited for them to join me.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading THE ARROW-MAKER We were up and stirring early, and after a good breakfast and a draught of cool water from a sparkling brook near by, we started again in search of the valley of diamonds.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading There was no mistaking it, as the German had said; curiously enough, it was the only granite boulder we had seen in this country.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading There was no mistaking it, as the German had said; curiously enough, it was the only granite boulder we had seen in this country.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading An hour’s swift run brought us to the slight depression in which stood the great block of red granite we had so eagerly sought.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading THE ARROW-MAKER We were up and stirring early, and after a good breakfast and a draught of cool water from a sparkling brook near by, we started again in search of the valley of diamonds.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading A long, horizontal spike of rock near the apex pointed unerringly into the near-by forest, and I dismounted and walked from the boulder slowly in the direction indicated by the guide.
dismounted
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From this reading A long, horizontal spike of rock near the apex pointed unerringly into the near-by forest, and I dismounted and walked from the boulder slowly in the direction indicated by the guide.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading THE ARROW-MAKER We were up and stirring early, and after a good breakfast and a draught of cool water from a sparkling brook near by, we started again in search of the valley of diamonds.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading An hour’s swift run brought us to the slight depression in which stood the great block of red granite we had so eagerly sought.
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 THE ARROW-MAKER We were up and stirring early, and after a good breakfast and a draught of cool water from a sparkling brook near by, we started again in search of the valley of diamonds.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There was no mistaking it, as the German had said; curiously enough, it was the only granite boulder we had seen in this country.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Sure enough, on reaching the forest I found myself confronting a gigantic mahogany tree, standing a little in advance of its fellows; so with a shout of joy I beckoned to my comrades and waited for them to join me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sure enough, on reaching the forest I found myself confronting a gigantic mahogany tree, standing a little in advance of its fellows; so with a shout of joy I beckoned to my comrades and waited for them to join me.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A long, horizontal spike of rock near the apex pointed unerringly into the near-by forest, and I dismounted and walked from the boulder slowly in the direction indicated by the guide.
set up or found
From this reading Sure enough, on reaching the forest I found myself confronting a gigantic mahogany tree, standing a little in advance of its fellows; so with a shout of joy I beckoned to my comrades and waited for them to join me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE ARROW-MAKER We were up and stirring early, and after a good breakfast and a draught of cool water from a sparkling brook near by, we started again in search of the valley of diamonds.
a person of German nationality
From this reading There was no mistaking it, as the German had said; curiously enough, it was the only granite boulder we had seen in this country.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading Sure enough, on reaching the forest I found myself confronting a gigantic mahogany tree, standing a little in advance of its fellows; so with a shout of joy I beckoned to my comrades and waited for them to join me.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE ARROW-MAKER We were up and stirring early, and after a good breakfast and a draught of cool water from a sparkling brook near by, we started again in search of the valley of diamonds.
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading An hour’s swift run brought us to the slight depression in which stood the great block of red granite we had so eagerly sought.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading An hour’s swift run brought us to the slight depression in which stood the great block of red granite we had so eagerly sought.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading A long, horizontal spike of rock near the apex pointed unerringly into the near-by forest, and I dismounted and walked from the boulder slowly in the direction indicated by the guide.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An hour’s swift run brought us to the slight depression in which stood the great block of red granite we had so eagerly sought.
horizontaladjectiveUS /ˌhɔːrəˈzɑːntəl/
parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line
From this reading A long, horizontal spike of rock near the apex pointed unerringly into the near-by forest, and I dismounted and walked from the boulder slowly in the direction indicated by the guide.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour’s swift run brought us to the slight depression in which stood the great block of red granite we had so eagerly sought.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A long, horizontal spike of rock near the apex pointed unerringly into the near-by forest, and I dismounted and walked from the boulder slowly in the direction indicated by the guide.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ARROW-MAKER We were up and stirring early, and after a good breakfast and a draught of cool water from a sparkling brook near by, we started again in search of the valley of diamonds.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading A long, horizontal spike of rock near the apex pointed unerringly into the near-by forest, and I dismounted and walked from the boulder slowly in the direction indicated by the guide.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A long, horizontal spike of rock near the apex pointed unerringly into the near-by forest, and I dismounted and walked from the boulder slowly in the direction indicated by the guide.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was no mistaking it, as the German had said; curiously enough, it was the only granite boulder we had seen in this country.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Sure enough, on reaching the forest I found myself confronting a gigantic mahogany tree, standing a little in advance of its fellows; so with a shout of joy I beckoned to my comrades and waited for them to join me.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Sure enough, on reaching the forest I found myself confronting a gigantic mahogany tree, standing a little in advance of its fellows; so with a shout of joy I beckoned to my comrades and waited for them to join me.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Sure enough, on reaching the forest I found myself confronting a gigantic mahogany tree, standing a little in advance of its fellows; so with a shout of joy I beckoned to my comrades and waited for them to join me.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sure enough, on reaching the forest I found myself confronting a gigantic mahogany tree, standing a little in advance of its fellows; so with a shout of joy I beckoned to my comrades and waited for them to join me.
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 A long, horizontal spike of rock near the apex pointed unerringly into the near-by forest, and I dismounted and walked from the boulder slowly in the direction indicated by the guide.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading Sure enough, on reaching the forest I found myself confronting a gigantic mahogany tree, standing a little in advance of its fellows; so with a shout of joy I beckoned to my comrades and waited for them to join me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sure enough, on reaching the forest I found myself confronting a gigantic mahogany tree, standing a little in advance of its fellows; so with a shout of joy I beckoned to my comrades and waited for them to join me.
mistakingnounUS /mɪˈsteɪkɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading There was no mistaking it, as the German had said; curiously enough, it was the only granite boulder we had seen in this country.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Sure enough, on reaching the forest I found myself confronting a gigantic mahogany tree, standing a little in advance of its fellows; so with a shout of joy I beckoned to my comrades and waited for them to join me.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Sure enough, on reaching the forest I found myself confronting a gigantic mahogany tree, standing a little in advance of its fellows; so with a shout of joy I beckoned to my comrades and waited for them to join me.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading THE ARROW-MAKER We were up and stirring early, and after a good breakfast and a draught of cool water from a sparkling brook near by, we started again in search of the valley of diamonds.
near-by
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From this reading A long, horizontal spike of rock near the apex pointed unerringly into the near-by forest, and I dismounted and walked from the boulder slowly in the direction indicated by the guide.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no mistaking it, as the German had said; curiously enough, it was the only granite boulder we had seen in this country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ARROW-MAKER We were up and stirring early, and after a good breakfast and a draught of cool water from a sparkling brook near by, we started again in search of the valley of diamonds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sure enough, on reaching the forest I found myself confronting a gigantic mahogany tree, standing a little in advance of its fellows; so with a shout of joy I beckoned to my comrades and waited for them to join me.
and nothing more
From this reading There was no mistaking it, as the German had said; curiously enough, it was the only granite boulder we had seen in this country.
having a point
From this reading A long, horizontal spike of rock near the apex pointed unerringly into the near-by forest, and I dismounted and walked from the boulder slowly in the direction indicated by the guide.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Sure enough, on reaching the forest I found myself confronting a gigantic mahogany tree, standing a little in advance of its fellows; so with a shout of joy I beckoned to my comrades and waited for them to join me.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading An hour’s swift run brought us to the slight depression in which stood the great block of red granite we had so eagerly sought.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading A long, horizontal spike of rock near the apex pointed unerringly into the near-by forest, and I dismounted and walked from the boulder slowly in the direction indicated by the guide.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading An hour’s swift run brought us to the slight depression in which stood the great block of red granite we had so eagerly sought.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading There was no mistaking it, as the German had said; curiously enough, it was the only granite boulder we had seen in this country.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading THE ARROW-MAKER We were up and stirring early, and after a good breakfast and a draught of cool water from a sparkling brook near by, we started again in search of the valley of diamonds.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There was no mistaking it, as the German had said; curiously enough, it was the only granite boulder we had seen in this country.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Sure enough, on reaching the forest I found myself confronting a gigantic mahogany tree, standing a little in advance of its fellows; so with a shout of joy I beckoned to my comrades and waited for them to join me.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading An hour’s swift run brought us to the slight depression in which stood the great block of red granite we had so eagerly sought.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A long, horizontal spike of rock near the apex pointed unerringly into the near-by forest, and I dismounted and walked from the boulder slowly in the direction indicated by the guide.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading An hour’s swift run brought us to the slight depression in which stood the great block of red granite we had so eagerly sought.
that is looked for
From this reading An hour’s swift run brought us to the slight depression in which stood the great block of red granite we had so eagerly sought.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading THE ARROW-MAKER We were up and stirring early, and after a good breakfast and a draught of cool water from a sparkling brook near by, we started again in search of the valley of diamonds.
spikenounUS /spaɪk/
a transient variation in voltage or current
From this reading A long, horizontal spike of rock near the apex pointed unerringly into the near-by forest, and I dismounted and walked from the boulder slowly in the direction indicated by the guide.
having a supporting base
From this reading Sure enough, on reaching the forest I found myself confronting a gigantic mahogany tree, standing a little in advance of its fellows; so with a shout of joy I beckoned to my comrades and waited for them to join me.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE ARROW-MAKER We were up and stirring early, and after a good breakfast and a draught of cool water from a sparkling brook near by, we started again in search of the valley of diamonds.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading THE ARROW-MAKER We were up and stirring early, and after a good breakfast and a draught of cool water from a sparkling brook near by, we started again in search of the valley of diamonds.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading An hour’s swift run brought us to the slight depression in which stood the great block of red granite we had so eagerly sought.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Sure enough, on reaching the forest I found myself confronting a gigantic mahogany tree, standing a little in advance of its fellows; so with a shout of joy I beckoned to my comrades and waited for them to join me.
moving very fast
From this reading An hour’s swift run brought us to the slight depression in which stood the great block of red granite we had so eagerly sought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ARROW-MAKER We were up and stirring early, and after a good breakfast and a draught of cool water from a sparkling brook near by, we started again in search of the valley of diamonds.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sure enough, on reaching the forest I found myself confronting a gigantic mahogany tree, standing a little in advance of its fellows; so with a shout of joy I beckoned to my comrades and waited for them to join me.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no mistaking it, as the German had said; curiously enough, it was the only granite boulder we had seen in this country.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was no mistaking it, as the German had said; curiously enough, it was the only granite boulder we had seen in this country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An hour’s swift run brought us to the slight depression in which stood the great block of red granite we had so eagerly sought.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Sure enough, on reaching the forest I found myself confronting a gigantic mahogany tree, standing a little in advance of its fellows; so with a shout of joy I beckoned to my comrades and waited for them to join me.
unerringlyadverb
without making errors
From this reading A long, horizontal spike of rock near the apex pointed unerringly into the near-by forest, and I dismounted and walked from the boulder slowly in the direction indicated by the guide.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE ARROW-MAKER We were up and stirring early, and after a good breakfast and a draught of cool water from a sparkling brook near by, we started again in search of the valley of diamonds.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An hour’s swift run brought us to the slight depression in which stood the great block of red granite we had so eagerly sought.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading THE ARROW-MAKER We were up and stirring early, and after a good breakfast and a draught of cool water from a sparkling brook near by, we started again in search of the valley of diamonds.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Sure enough, on reaching the forest I found myself confronting a gigantic mahogany tree, standing a little in advance of its fellows; so with a shout of joy I beckoned to my comrades and waited for them to join me.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A long, horizontal spike of rock near the apex pointed unerringly into the near-by forest, and I dismounted and walked from the boulder slowly in the direction indicated by the guide.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no mistaking it, as the German had said; curiously enough, it was the only granite boulder we had seen in this country.
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 THE ARROW-MAKER We were up and stirring early, and after a good breakfast and a draught of cool water from a sparkling brook near by, we started again in search of the valley of diamonds.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE ARROW-MAKER We were up and stirring early, and after a good breakfast and a draught of cool water from a sparkling brook near by, we started again in search of the valley of diamonds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE ARROW-MAKER We were up and stirring early, and after a good breakfast and a draught of cool water from a sparkling brook near by, we started again in search of the valley of diamonds.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An hour’s swift run brought us to the slight depression in which stood the great block of red granite we had so eagerly sought.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sure enough, on reaching the forest I found myself confronting a gigantic mahogany tree, standing a little in advance of its fellows; so with a shout of joy I beckoned to my comrades and waited for them to join me.
