Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading "That was ancient law," Scarlett reminded her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And up here, where both nations work side by side, common hardship makes us truly neighbors, next of kin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "The modern dispensation bids thee love thy neighbor as thyself.
bidsnounUS /bɪdz/
plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading "The modern dispensation bids thee love thy neighbor as thyself.
the two together, not just one
From this reading And up here, where both nations work side by side, common hardship makes us truly neighbors, next of kin.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And up here, where both nations work side by side, common hardship makes us truly neighbors, next of kin.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading And up here, where both nations work side by side, common hardship makes us truly neighbors, next of kin.
CustomsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading He pointed to the summit of the watershed, the ridge-pole of the mountain range, where, sheltered under one roof, were the Customs offices of two nations, while from lofty flag-poles floated, side by side, the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes.
dispensationnounUS /ˌdɪspənˈseɪʃən/
an exemption from some rule or obligation
From this reading "The modern dispensation bids thee love thy neighbor as thyself.
flag-poles
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From this reading He pointed to the summit of the watershed, the ridge-pole of the mountain range, where, sheltered under one roof, were the Customs offices of two nations, while from lofty flag-poles floated, side by side, the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading He pointed to the summit of the watershed, the ridge-pole of the mountain range, where, sheltered under one roof, were the Customs offices of two nations, while from lofty flag-poles floated, side by side, the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He pointed to the summit of the watershed, the ridge-pole of the mountain range, where, sheltered under one roof, were the Customs offices of two nations, while from lofty flag-poles floated, side by side, the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes.
hardshipnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/
a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading And up here, where both nations work side by side, common hardship makes us truly neighbors, next of kin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He pointed to the summit of the watershed, the ridge-pole of the mountain range, where, sheltered under one roof, were the Customs offices of two nations, while from lofty flag-poles floated, side by side, the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "That was ancient law," Scarlett reminded her.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And up here, where both nations work side by side, common hardship makes us truly neighbors, next of kin.
a small worthless amount
From this reading He pointed to the summit of the watershed, the ridge-pole of the mountain range, where, sheltered under one roof, were the Customs offices of two nations, while from lofty flag-poles floated, side by side, the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes.
kinnounUS /kɪn/
a person having kinship with another or others
From this reading And up here, where both nations work side by side, common hardship makes us truly neighbors, next of kin.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading "That was ancient law," Scarlett reminded her.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading He pointed to the summit of the watershed, the ridge-pole of the mountain range, where, sheltered under one roof, were the Customs offices of two nations, while from lofty flag-poles floated, side by side, the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look yonder!"
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "The modern dispensation bids thee love thy neighbor as thyself.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading And up here, where both nations work side by side, common hardship makes us truly neighbors, next of kin.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading "The modern dispensation bids thee love thy neighbor as thyself.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading He pointed to the summit of the watershed, the ridge-pole of the mountain range, where, sheltered under one roof, were the Customs offices of two nations, while from lofty flag-poles floated, side by side, the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading And up here, where both nations work side by side, common hardship makes us truly neighbors, next of kin.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading "The modern dispensation bids thee love thy neighbor as thyself.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading And up here, where both nations work side by side, common hardship makes us truly neighbors, next of kin.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading And up here, where both nations work side by side, common hardship makes us truly neighbors, next of kin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And up here, where both nations work side by side, common hardship makes us truly neighbors, next of kin.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He pointed to the summit of the watershed, the ridge-pole of the mountain range, where, sheltered under one roof, were the Customs offices of two nations, while from lofty flag-poles floated, side by side, the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He pointed to the summit of the watershed, the ridge-pole of the mountain range, where, sheltered under one roof, were the Customs offices of two nations, while from lofty flag-poles floated, side by side, the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes.
having a point
From this reading He pointed to the summit of the watershed, the ridge-pole of the mountain range, where, sheltered under one roof, were the Customs offices of two nations, while from lofty flag-poles floated, side by side, the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading He pointed to the summit of the watershed, the ridge-pole of the mountain range, where, sheltered under one roof, were the Customs offices of two nations, while from lofty flag-poles floated, side by side, the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading "That was ancient law," Scarlett reminded her.
ridge-pole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He pointed to the summit of the watershed, the ridge-pole of the mountain range, where, sheltered under one roof, were the Customs offices of two nations, while from lofty flag-poles floated, side by side, the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading He pointed to the summit of the watershed, the ridge-pole of the mountain range, where, sheltered under one roof, were the Customs offices of two nations, while from lofty flag-poles floated, side by side, the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes.
Scarlett
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From this reading "That was ancient law," Scarlett reminded her.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading He pointed to the summit of the watershed, the ridge-pole of the mountain range, where, sheltered under one roof, were the Customs offices of two nations, while from lofty flag-poles floated, side by side, the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading And up here, where both nations work side by side, common hardship makes us truly neighbors, next of kin.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading He pointed to the summit of the watershed, the ridge-pole of the mountain range, where, sheltered under one roof, were the Customs offices of two nations, while from lofty flag-poles floated, side by side, the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes.
StripesnounUS /straɪps/
V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
From this reading He pointed to the summit of the watershed, the ridge-pole of the mountain range, where, sheltered under one roof, were the Customs offices of two nations, while from lofty flag-poles floated, side by side, the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading He pointed to the summit of the watershed, the ridge-pole of the mountain range, where, sheltered under one roof, were the Customs offices of two nations, while from lofty flag-poles floated, side by side, the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That was ancient law," Scarlett reminded her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The modern dispensation bids thee love thy neighbor as thyself.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "The modern dispensation bids thee love thy neighbor as thyself.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "The modern dispensation bids thee love thy neighbor as thyself.
thyself
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From this reading "The modern dispensation bids thee love thy neighbor as thyself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He pointed to the summit of the watershed, the ridge-pole of the mountain range, where, sheltered under one roof, were the Customs offices of two nations, while from lofty flag-poles floated, side by side, the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading And up here, where both nations work side by side, common hardship makes us truly neighbors, next of kin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He pointed to the summit of the watershed, the ridge-pole of the mountain range, where, sheltered under one roof, were the Customs offices of two nations, while from lofty flag-poles floated, side by side, the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He pointed to the summit of the watershed, the ridge-pole of the mountain range, where, sheltered under one roof, were the Customs offices of two nations, while from lofty flag-poles floated, side by side, the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading He pointed to the summit of the watershed, the ridge-pole of the mountain range, where, sheltered under one roof, were the Customs offices of two nations, while from lofty flag-poles floated, side by side, the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And up here, where both nations work side by side, common hardship makes us truly neighbors, next of kin.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And up here, where both nations work side by side, common hardship makes us truly neighbors, next of kin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That was ancient law," Scarlett reminded her.
watershednounUS /ˈwɔːtərʃed/
a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems
From this reading He pointed to the summit of the watershed, the ridge-pole of the mountain range, where, sheltered under one roof, were the Customs offices of two nations, while from lofty flag-poles floated, side by side, the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He pointed to the summit of the watershed, the ridge-pole of the mountain range, where, sheltered under one roof, were the Customs offices of two nations, while from lofty flag-poles floated, side by side, the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes.
in or at the place that
From this reading And up here, where both nations work side by side, common hardship makes us truly neighbors, next of kin.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He pointed to the summit of the watershed, the ridge-pole of the mountain range, where, sheltered under one roof, were the Customs offices of two nations, while from lofty flag-poles floated, side by side, the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading And up here, where both nations work side by side, common hardship makes us truly neighbors, next of kin.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading Look yonder!"
