used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On one hand stretched the refreshed green pastures, spotted with many-hued wild flowers, making a gorgeous pattern of color.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Rising above the timber line were bare gorges of rock.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading AT THE B. P. RANCH Although the sun was hot when the boys and Mr. Hawke started for the ride to Phipps' ranch the following Sunday afternoon, the air seemed cooled by an almost imperceptible breeze.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading AT THE B. P. RANCH Although the sun was hot when the boys and Mr. Hawke started for the ride to Phipps' ranch the following Sunday afternoon, the air seemed cooled by an almost imperceptible breeze.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading AT THE B. P. RANCH Although the sun was hot when the boys and Mr. Hawke started for the ride to Phipps' ranch the following Sunday afternoon, the air seemed cooled by an almost imperceptible breeze.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading AT THE B. P. RANCH Although the sun was hot when the boys and Mr. Hawke started for the ride to Phipps' ranch the following Sunday afternoon, the air seemed cooled by an almost imperceptible breeze.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AT THE B. P. RANCH Although the sun was hot when the boys and Mr. Hawke started for the ride to Phipps' ranch the following Sunday afternoon, the air seemed cooled by an almost imperceptible breeze.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE B. P. RANCH Although the sun was hot when the boys and Mr. Hawke started for the ride to Phipps' ranch the following Sunday afternoon, the air seemed cooled by an almost imperceptible breeze.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE B. P. RANCH Although the sun was hot when the boys and Mr. Hawke started for the ride to Phipps' ranch the following Sunday afternoon, the air seemed cooled by an almost imperceptible breeze.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading AT THE B. P. RANCH Although the sun was hot when the boys and Mr. Hawke started for the ride to Phipps' ranch the following Sunday afternoon, the air seemed cooled by an almost imperceptible breeze.
completely unclothed
From this reading Rising above the timber line were bare gorges of rock.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It had rained the night before, and while the road was quite dry, there was less dust than usual.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading AT THE B. P. RANCH Although the sun was hot when the boys and Mr. Hawke started for the ride to Phipps' ranch the following Sunday afternoon, the air seemed cooled by an almost imperceptible breeze.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading AT THE B. P. RANCH Although the sun was hot when the boys and Mr. Hawke started for the ride to Phipps' ranch the following Sunday afternoon, the air seemed cooled by an almost imperceptible breeze.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AT THE B. P. RANCH Although the sun was hot when the boys and Mr. Hawke started for the ride to Phipps' ranch the following Sunday afternoon, the air seemed cooled by an almost imperceptible breeze.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading On the other hand were the towering mountains, their snow-capped peaks in marked contrast with the thick foliage of the forest which climbed halfway up their rugged slopes.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading On one hand stretched the refreshed green pastures, spotted with many-hued wild flowers, making a gorgeous pattern of color.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading On the other hand were the towering mountains, their snow-capped peaks in marked contrast with the thick foliage of the forest which climbed halfway up their rugged slopes.
cooledverbUS /kuːld/
past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler
From this reading AT THE B. P. RANCH Although the sun was hot when the boys and Mr. Hawke started for the ride to Phipps' ranch the following Sunday afternoon, the air seemed cooled by an almost imperceptible breeze.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading It had rained the night before, and while the road was quite dry, there was less dust than usual.
remove the dust from
From this reading It had rained the night before, and while the road was quite dry, there was less dust than usual.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading On one hand stretched the refreshed green pastures, spotted with many-hued wild flowers, making a gorgeous pattern of color.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading On the other hand were the towering mountains, their snow-capped peaks in marked contrast with the thick foliage of the forest which climbed halfway up their rugged slopes.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading AT THE B. P. RANCH Although the sun was hot when the boys and Mr. Hawke started for the ride to Phipps' ranch the following Sunday afternoon, the air seemed cooled by an almost imperceptible breeze.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AT THE B. P. RANCH Although the sun was hot when the boys and Mr. Hawke started for the ride to Phipps' ranch the following Sunday afternoon, the air seemed cooled by an almost imperceptible breeze.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading On the other hand were the towering mountains, their snow-capped peaks in marked contrast with the thick foliage of the forest which climbed halfway up their rugged slopes.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading On one hand stretched the refreshed green pastures, spotted with many-hued wild flowers, making a gorgeous pattern of color.
gorgesnounUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəz/
plural of “gorge” — a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)
From this reading Rising above the timber line were bare gorges of rock.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading On one hand stretched the refreshed green pastures, spotted with many-hued wild flowers, making a gorgeous pattern of color.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had rained the night before, and while the road was quite dry, there was less dust than usual.
halfwayadjectiveUS /ˈhæfˈweɪ/
equally distant from the extremes
From this reading On the other hand were the towering mountains, their snow-capped peaks in marked contrast with the thick foliage of the forest which climbed halfway up their rugged slopes.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On one hand stretched the refreshed green pastures, spotted with many-hued wild flowers, making a gorgeous pattern of color.
Hawke
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used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading AT THE B. P. RANCH Although the sun was hot when the boys and Mr. Hawke started for the ride to Phipps' ranch the following Sunday afternoon, the air seemed cooled by an almost imperceptible breeze.
imperceptibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmpərˈseptɪbəl/
impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the other hand were the towering mountains, their snow-capped peaks in marked contrast with the thick foliage of the forest which climbed halfway up their rugged slopes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had rained the night before, and while the road was quite dry, there was less dust than usual.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It had rained the night before, and while the road was quite dry, there was less dust than usual.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Rising above the timber line were bare gorges of rock.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading On one hand stretched the refreshed green pastures, spotted with many-hued wild flowers, making a gorgeous pattern of color.
many-hued
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From this reading On one hand stretched the refreshed green pastures, spotted with many-hued wild flowers, making a gorgeous pattern of color.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading On the other hand were the towering mountains, their snow-capped peaks in marked contrast with the thick foliage of the forest which climbed halfway up their rugged slopes.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading On the other hand were the towering mountains, their snow-capped peaks in marked contrast with the thick foliage of the forest which climbed halfway up their rugged slopes.
a form of address for a man
From this reading AT THE B. P. RANCH Although the sun was hot when the boys and Mr. Hawke started for the ride to Phipps' ranch the following Sunday afternoon, the air seemed cooled by an almost imperceptible breeze.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It had rained the night before, and while the road was quite dry, there was less dust than usual.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On one hand stretched the refreshed green pastures, spotted with many-hued wild flowers, making a gorgeous pattern of color.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On one hand stretched the refreshed green pastures, spotted with many-hued wild flowers, making a gorgeous pattern of color.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On one hand stretched the refreshed green pastures, spotted with many-hued wild flowers, making a gorgeous pattern of color.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand were the towering mountains, their snow-capped peaks in marked contrast with the thick foliage of the forest which climbed halfway up their rugged slopes.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading AT THE B. P. RANCH Although the sun was hot when the boys and Mr. Hawke started for the ride to Phipps' ranch the following Sunday afternoon, the air seemed cooled by an almost imperceptible breeze.
pasturesnounUS /ˈpæstʃərz/
plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading On one hand stretched the refreshed green pastures, spotted with many-hued wild flowers, making a gorgeous pattern of color.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading On one hand stretched the refreshed green pastures, spotted with many-hued wild flowers, making a gorgeous pattern of color.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading On the other hand were the towering mountains, their snow-capped peaks in marked contrast with the thick foliage of the forest which climbed halfway up their rugged slopes.
Phipps
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to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It had rained the night before, and while the road was quite dry, there was less dust than usual.
rainedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain
From this reading It had rained the night before, and while the road was quite dry, there was less dust than usual.
RANCHnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
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refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading On one hand stretched the refreshed green pastures, spotted with many-hued wild flowers, making a gorgeous pattern of color.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading AT THE B. P. RANCH Although the sun was hot when the boys and Mr. Hawke started for the ride to Phipps' ranch the following Sunday afternoon, the air seemed cooled by an almost imperceptible breeze.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Rising above the timber line were bare gorges of rock.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading It had rained the night before, and while the road was quite dry, there was less dust than usual.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Rising above the timber line were bare gorges of rock.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading On the other hand were the towering mountains, their snow-capped peaks in marked contrast with the thick foliage of the forest which climbed halfway up their rugged slopes.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading AT THE B. P. RANCH Although the sun was hot when the boys and Mr. Hawke started for the ride to Phipps' ranch the following Sunday afternoon, the air seemed cooled by an almost imperceptible breeze.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading On the other hand were the towering mountains, their snow-capped peaks in marked contrast with the thick foliage of the forest which climbed halfway up their rugged slopes.
snow-cappedadjective
(of mountains) capped with a covering of snow
From this reading On the other hand were the towering mountains, their snow-capped peaks in marked contrast with the thick foliage of the forest which climbed halfway up their rugged slopes.
spottedadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtɪd/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading On one hand stretched the refreshed green pastures, spotted with many-hued wild flowers, making a gorgeous pattern of color.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading AT THE B. P. RANCH Although the sun was hot when the boys and Mr. Hawke started for the ride to Phipps' ranch the following Sunday afternoon, the air seemed cooled by an almost imperceptible breeze.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading On one hand stretched the refreshed green pastures, spotted with many-hued wild flowers, making a gorgeous pattern of color.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading AT THE B. P. RANCH Although the sun was hot when the boys and Mr. Hawke started for the ride to Phipps' ranch the following Sunday afternoon, the air seemed cooled by an almost imperceptible breeze.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading AT THE B. P. RANCH Although the sun was hot when the boys and Mr. Hawke started for the ride to Phipps' ranch the following Sunday afternoon, the air seemed cooled by an almost imperceptible breeze.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It had rained the night before, and while the road was quite dry, there was less dust than usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE B. P. RANCH Although the sun was hot when the boys and Mr. Hawke started for the ride to Phipps' ranch the following Sunday afternoon, the air seemed cooled by an almost imperceptible breeze.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the other hand were the towering mountains, their snow-capped peaks in marked contrast with the thick foliage of the forest which climbed halfway up their rugged slopes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It had rained the night before, and while the road was quite dry, there was less dust than usual.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading On the other hand were the towering mountains, their snow-capped peaks in marked contrast with the thick foliage of the forest which climbed halfway up their rugged slopes.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading Rising above the timber line were bare gorges of rock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT THE B. P. RANCH Although the sun was hot when the boys and Mr. Hawke started for the ride to Phipps' ranch the following Sunday afternoon, the air seemed cooled by an almost imperceptible breeze.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading On the other hand were the towering mountains, their snow-capped peaks in marked contrast with the thick foliage of the forest which climbed halfway up their rugged slopes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On the other hand were the towering mountains, their snow-capped peaks in marked contrast with the thick foliage of the forest which climbed halfway up their rugged slopes.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It had rained the night before, and while the road was quite dry, there was less dust than usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE B. P. RANCH Although the sun was hot when the boys and Mr. Hawke started for the ride to Phipps' ranch the following Sunday afternoon, the air seemed cooled by an almost imperceptible breeze.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the other hand were the towering mountains, their snow-capped peaks in marked contrast with the thick foliage of the forest which climbed halfway up their rugged slopes.
at the time that
From this reading AT THE B. P. RANCH Although the sun was hot when the boys and Mr. Hawke started for the ride to Phipps' ranch the following Sunday afternoon, the air seemed cooled by an almost imperceptible breeze.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the other hand were the towering mountains, their snow-capped peaks in marked contrast with the thick foliage of the forest which climbed halfway up their rugged slopes.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It had rained the night before, and while the road was quite dry, there was less dust than usual.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading On one hand stretched the refreshed green pastures, spotted with many-hued wild flowers, making a gorgeous pattern of color.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On one hand stretched the refreshed green pastures, spotted with many-hued wild flowers, making a gorgeous pattern of color.
