used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
alternatedverbUS /ˈɔːltərneɪtɪd/
past form of “alternate” — go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions
From this reading Prairies alternated with coppices and patches of forest oak, and here and there an isolated hill rose, which gave the country greater diversity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Prairies alternated with coppices and patches of forest oak, and here and there an isolated hill rose, which gave the country greater diversity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our route ran from here through the most pleasing and rich countries, crossed by numerous streams running eastward.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Our route ran from here through the most pleasing and rich countries, crossed by numerous streams running eastward.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
COMANCHESnounUS /kəˈmæntʃiz/
plural of “comanche” — a member of the Shoshonean people who formerly lived between Wyoming and the Mexican border but are now chiefly in Oklahoma
From this reading THE COMANCHES.
coppices
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From this reading Prairies alternated with coppices and patches of forest oak, and here and there an isolated hill rose, which gave the country greater diversity.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Our route ran from here through the most pleasing and rich countries, crossed by numerous streams running eastward.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
placed crosswise
From this reading Our route ran from here through the most pleasing and rich countries, crossed by numerous streams running eastward.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
diversitynounUS /dɪˈvɜːrsɪti/
noticeable heterogeneity
From this reading Prairies alternated with coppices and patches of forest oak, and here and there an isolated hill rose, which gave the country greater diversity.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading Our route ran from here through the most pleasing and rich countries, crossed by numerous streams running eastward.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The grass, though rather tall, was fresh and juicy, and hence did not greatly impede our horses, while it rendered it easy for us to stalk game, large quantities of which we found here.
the organ of sight
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Prairies alternated with coppices and patches of forest oak, and here and there an isolated hill rose, which gave the country greater diversity.
set up or found
From this reading The grass, though rather tall, was fresh and juicy, and hence did not greatly impede our horses, while it rendered it easy for us to stalk game, large quantities of which we found here.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The grass, though rather tall, was fresh and juicy, and hence did not greatly impede our horses, while it rendered it easy for us to stalk game, large quantities of which we found here.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Our route ran from here through the most pleasing and rich countries, crossed by numerous streams running eastward.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The grass, though rather tall, was fresh and juicy, and hence did not greatly impede our horses, while it rendered it easy for us to stalk game, large quantities of which we found here.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Prairies alternated with coppices and patches of forest oak, and here and there an isolated hill rose, which gave the country greater diversity.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The grass, though rather tall, was fresh and juicy, and hence did not greatly impede our horses, while it rendered it easy for us to stalk game, large quantities of which we found here.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
for this reason
From this reading The grass, though rather tall, was fresh and juicy, and hence did not greatly impede our horses, while it rendered it easy for us to stalk game, large quantities of which we found here.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Our route ran from here through the most pleasing and rich countries, crossed by numerous streams running eastward.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Prairies alternated with coppices and patches of forest oak, and here and there an isolated hill rose, which gave the country greater diversity.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The grass, though rather tall, was fresh and juicy, and hence did not greatly impede our horses, while it rendered it easy for us to stalk game, large quantities of which we found here.
impedeverbUS /ˌɪmˈpiːd/
be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading The grass, though rather tall, was fresh and juicy, and hence did not greatly impede our horses, while it rendered it easy for us to stalk game, large quantities of which we found here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
interminableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading Prairies alternated with coppices and patches of forest oak, and here and there an isolated hill rose, which gave the country greater diversity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
juicyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːsi/
full of juice
From this reading The grass, though rather tall, was fresh and juicy, and hence did not greatly impede our horses, while it rendered it easy for us to stalk game, large quantities of which we found here.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The grass, though rather tall, was fresh and juicy, and hence did not greatly impede our horses, while it rendered it easy for us to stalk game, large quantities of which we found here.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Our route ran from here through the most pleasing and rich countries, crossed by numerous streams running eastward.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Our route ran from here through the most pleasing and rich countries, crossed by numerous streams running eastward.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Prairies alternated with coppices and patches of forest oak, and here and there an isolated hill rose, which gave the country greater diversity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our route ran from here through the most pleasing and rich countries, crossed by numerous streams running eastward.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading Prairies alternated with coppices and patches of forest oak, and here and there an isolated hill rose, which gave the country greater diversity.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading Our route ran from here through the most pleasing and rich countries, crossed by numerous streams running eastward.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
PrairiesnounUS /ˈpreɪriz/
plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain
From this reading Prairies alternated with coppices and patches of forest oak, and here and there an isolated hill rose, which gave the country greater diversity.
quantitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːntətiz/
plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading The grass, though rather tall, was fresh and juicy, and hence did not greatly impede our horses, while it rendered it easy for us to stalk game, large quantities of which we found here.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Our route ran from here through the most pleasing and rich countries, crossed by numerous streams running eastward.
on the contrary
From this reading The grass, though rather tall, was fresh and juicy, and hence did not greatly impede our horses, while it rendered it easy for us to stalk game, large quantities of which we found here.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The grass, though rather tall, was fresh and juicy, and hence did not greatly impede our horses, while it rendered it easy for us to stalk game, large quantities of which we found here.
resting-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Our route ran from here through the most pleasing and rich countries, crossed by numerous streams running eastward.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Prairies alternated with coppices and patches of forest oak, and here and there an isolated hill rose, which gave the country greater diversity.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading Our route ran from here through the most pleasing and rich countries, crossed by numerous streams running eastward.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Our route ran from here through the most pleasing and rich countries, crossed by numerous streams running eastward.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
stalkverbUS /stɔːk/
walk stiffly
From this reading The grass, though rather tall, was fresh and juicy, and hence did not greatly impede our horses, while it rendered it easy for us to stalk game, large quantities of which we found here.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Our route ran from here through the most pleasing and rich countries, crossed by numerous streams running eastward.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The grass, though rather tall, was fresh and juicy, and hence did not greatly impede our horses, while it rendered it easy for us to stalk game, large quantities of which we found here.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMANCHES.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Prairies alternated with coppices and patches of forest oak, and here and there an isolated hill rose, which gave the country greater diversity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The grass, though rather tall, was fresh and juicy, and hence did not greatly impede our horses, while it rendered it easy for us to stalk game, large quantities of which we found here.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Our route ran from here through the most pleasing and rich countries, crossed by numerous streams running eastward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The grass, though rather tall, was fresh and juicy, and hence did not greatly impede our horses, while it rendered it easy for us to stalk game, large quantities of which we found here.
undulatingverbUS /ˈʌndʒəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The grass, though rather tall, was fresh and juicy, and hence did not greatly impede our horses, while it rendered it easy for us to stalk game, large quantities of which we found here.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The grass, though rather tall, was fresh and juicy, and hence did not greatly impede our horses, while it rendered it easy for us to stalk game, large quantities of which we found here.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Prairies alternated with coppices and patches of forest oak, and here and there an isolated hill rose, which gave the country greater diversity.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The grass, though rather tall, was fresh and juicy, and hence did not greatly impede our horses, while it rendered it easy for us to stalk game, large quantities of which we found here.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Generally this country had the character of the prairie; it was undulating, and covered with fine grass; the hills and woods on the streams gave it variety, so that the wearied eye did not stray over interminable plains, seeking in vain for a resting-place.
