used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We had been traveling many hours across a desolate, barren country that lay silent and apparently lifeless beneath a bright sun, and the announcement that water was in sight was received with great satisfaction.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading We had been traveling many hours across a desolate, barren country that lay silent and apparently lifeless beneath a bright sun, and the announcement that water was in sight was received with great satisfaction.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading We soon descended toward a swift-running stream, along which there strolled a solitary man, the only person we had seen during the day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading We had been traveling many hours across a desolate, barren country that lay silent and apparently lifeless beneath a bright sun, and the announcement that water was in sight was received with great satisfaction.
from appearances alone
From this reading We had been traveling many hours across a desolate, barren country that lay silent and apparently lifeless beneath a bright sun, and the announcement that water was in sight was received with great satisfaction.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading He paused at the ford, awaiting our arrival.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What stream is this?" we asked the stranger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He paused at the ford, awaiting our arrival.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading He paused at the ford, awaiting our arrival.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading We had been traveling many hours across a desolate, barren country that lay silent and apparently lifeless beneath a bright sun, and the announcement that water was in sight was received with great satisfaction.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading We had been traveling many hours across a desolate, barren country that lay silent and apparently lifeless beneath a bright sun, and the announcement that water was in sight was received with great satisfaction.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading We had been traveling many hours across a desolate, barren country that lay silent and apparently lifeless beneath a bright sun, and the announcement that water was in sight was received with great satisfaction.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading We had been traveling many hours across a desolate, barren country that lay silent and apparently lifeless beneath a bright sun, and the announcement that water was in sight was received with great satisfaction.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading We soon descended toward a swift-running stream, along which there strolled a solitary man, the only person we had seen during the day.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading We had been traveling many hours across a desolate, barren country that lay silent and apparently lifeless beneath a bright sun, and the announcement that water was in sight was received with great satisfaction.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading We soon descended toward a swift-running stream, along which there strolled a solitary man, the only person we had seen during the day.
fordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading He paused at the ford, awaiting our arrival.
Fred
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From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading We had been traveling many hours across a desolate, barren country that lay silent and apparently lifeless beneath a bright sun, and the announcement that water was in sight was received with great satisfaction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He paused at the ford, awaiting our arrival.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading We had been traveling many hours across a desolate, barren country that lay silent and apparently lifeless beneath a bright sun, and the announcement that water was in sight was received with great satisfaction.
HurrahnounUS /hʊˈrɑː/
a victory cheer
From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading We had been traveling many hours across a desolate, barren country that lay silent and apparently lifeless beneath a bright sun, and the announcement that water was in sight was received with great satisfaction.
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading We had been traveling many hours across a desolate, barren country that lay silent and apparently lifeless beneath a bright sun, and the announcement that water was in sight was received with great satisfaction.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading We soon descended toward a swift-running stream, along which there strolled a solitary man, the only person we had seen during the day.
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 We had been traveling many hours across a desolate, barren country that lay silent and apparently lifeless beneath a bright sun, and the announcement that water was in sight was received with great satisfaction.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
and nothing more
From this reading We soon descended toward a swift-running stream, along which there strolled a solitary man, the only person we had seen during the day.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He paused at the ford, awaiting our arrival.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He paused at the ford, awaiting our arrival.
a human being
From this reading We soon descended toward a swift-running stream, along which there strolled a solitary man, the only person we had seen during the day.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading We had been traveling many hours across a desolate, barren country that lay silent and apparently lifeless beneath a bright sun, and the announcement that water was in sight was received with great satisfaction.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading We had been traveling many hours across a desolate, barren country that lay silent and apparently lifeless beneath a bright sun, and the announcement that water was in sight was received with great satisfaction.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We soon descended toward a swift-running stream, along which there strolled a solitary man, the only person we had seen during the day.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
an instance of visual perception
From this reading We had been traveling many hours across a desolate, barren country that lay silent and apparently lifeless beneath a bright sun, and the announcement that water was in sight was received with great satisfaction.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading We had been traveling many hours across a desolate, barren country that lay silent and apparently lifeless beneath a bright sun, and the announcement that water was in sight was received with great satisfaction.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading We soon descended toward a swift-running stream, along which there strolled a solitary man, the only person we had seen during the day.
in the near future
From this reading We soon descended toward a swift-running stream, along which there strolled a solitary man, the only person we had seen during the day.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "What stream is this?" we asked the stranger.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading We soon descended toward a swift-running stream, along which there strolled a solitary man, the only person we had seen during the day.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading We soon descended toward a swift-running stream, along which there strolled a solitary man, the only person we had seen during the day.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading We had been traveling many hours across a desolate, barren country that lay silent and apparently lifeless beneath a bright sun, and the announcement that water was in sight was received with great satisfaction.
swift-running
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From this reading We soon descended toward a swift-running stream, along which there strolled a solitary man, the only person we had seen during the day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We had been traveling many hours across a desolate, barren country that lay silent and apparently lifeless beneath a bright sun, and the announcement that water was in sight was received with great satisfaction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
in or at that place or location
From this reading We soon descended toward a swift-running stream, along which there strolled a solitary man, the only person we had seen during the day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What stream is this?" we asked the stranger.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading We had been traveling many hours across a desolate, barren country that lay silent and apparently lifeless beneath a bright sun, and the announcement that water was in sight was received with great satisfaction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
WASATCH
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From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
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 THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had been traveling many hours across a desolate, barren country that lay silent and apparently lifeless beneath a bright sun, and the announcement that water was in sight was received with great satisfaction.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What stream is this?" we asked the stranger.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We soon descended toward a swift-running stream, along which there strolled a solitary man, the only person we had seen during the day.
which person or people
From this reading THROUGH THE WASATCH MOUNTAINS Fred, who one afternoon had been riding in advance, was observed toward the close of the day waving his old hat and shouting, "Hurrah, here is water!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading We had been traveling many hours across a desolate, barren country that lay silent and apparently lifeless beneath a bright sun, and the announcement that water was in sight was received with great satisfaction.
