used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Loysik ordered a punt that served as the only means of communication with the opposite territory, belonging to the diocese of Chalon, to be beached every evening and tied on the Charolles side of the stream.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A little lodge, where two brothers of the community always were on guard, was constructed near the landing place of the punt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The river that rose in the Valley of Charolles crossed it in its full length, then parted into two arms, and thus served both for boundary and natural defense to the territory of the colony.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The river that rose in the Valley of Charolles crossed it in its full length, then parted into two arms, and thus served both for boundary and natural defense to the territory of the colony.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Loysik ordered a punt that served as the only means of communication with the opposite territory, belonging to the diocese of Chalon, to be beached every evening and tied on the Charolles side of the stream.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON THE WATCH AT THE RIVER.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Loysik ordered a punt that served as the only means of communication with the opposite territory, belonging to the diocese of Chalon, to be beached every evening and tied on the Charolles side of the stream.
beachedverbUS /biːtʃt/
past form of “beach” — land on a beach
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Loysik ordered a punt that served as the only means of communication with the opposite territory, belonging to the diocese of Chalon, to be beached every evening and tied on the Charolles side of the stream.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Loysik ordered a punt that served as the only means of communication with the opposite territory, belonging to the diocese of Chalon, to be beached every evening and tied on the Charolles side of the stream.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The river that rose in the Valley of Charolles crossed it in its full length, then parted into two arms, and thus served both for boundary and natural defense to the territory of the colony.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading The river that rose in the Valley of Charolles crossed it in its full length, then parted into two arms, and thus served both for boundary and natural defense to the territory of the colony.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading A little lodge, where two brothers of the community always were on guard, was constructed near the landing place of the punt.
Chalon
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From this reading As a matter of precaution, Loysik ordered a punt that served as the only means of communication with the opposite territory, belonging to the diocese of Chalon, to be beached every evening and tied on the Charolles side of the stream.
Charolles
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From this reading The river that rose in the Valley of Charolles crossed it in its full length, then parted into two arms, and thus served both for boundary and natural defense to the territory of the colony.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading The river that rose in the Valley of Charolles crossed it in its full length, then parted into two arms, and thus served both for boundary and natural defense to the territory of the colony.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Loysik ordered a punt that served as the only means of communication with the opposite territory, belonging to the diocese of Chalon, to be beached every evening and tied on the Charolles side of the stream.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading A little lodge, where two brothers of the community always were on guard, was constructed near the landing place of the punt.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading A little lodge, where two brothers of the community always were on guard, was constructed near the landing place of the punt.
placed crosswise
From this reading The river that rose in the Valley of Charolles crossed it in its full length, then parted into two arms, and thus served both for boundary and natural defense to the territory of the colony.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading The river that rose in the Valley of Charolles crossed it in its full length, then parted into two arms, and thus served both for boundary and natural defense to the territory of the colony.
diocesenounUS /ˈdaɪəsiːz/
the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Loysik ordered a punt that served as the only means of communication with the opposite territory, belonging to the diocese of Chalon, to be beached every evening and tied on the Charolles side of the stream.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The limpid waters of the stream, which was at its widest at that point, reflected that night the mellow light of the moon at its fullest; the two priests who fraternally offered to take the places of the monks and mount guard in their stead walked uneasily up and down near the lodge.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Loysik ordered a punt that served as the only means of communication with the opposite territory, belonging to the diocese of Chalon, to be beached every evening and tied on the Charolles side of the stream.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Loysik ordered a punt that served as the only means of communication with the opposite territory, belonging to the diocese of Chalon, to be beached every evening and tied on the Charolles side of the stream.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The river that rose in the Valley of Charolles crossed it in its full length, then parted into two arms, and thus served both for boundary and natural defense to the territory of the colony.
fraternallyadverb
in a brotherly manner
From this reading The limpid waters of the stream, which was at its widest at that point, reflected that night the mellow light of the moon at its fullest; the two priests who fraternally offered to take the places of the monks and mount guard in their stead walked uneasily up and down near the lodge.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The river that rose in the Valley of Charolles crossed it in its full length, then parted into two arms, and thus served both for boundary and natural defense to the territory of the colony.
fullestadjectiveUS /ˈfʊləst/
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The limpid waters of the stream, which was at its widest at that point, reflected that night the mellow light of the moon at its fullest; the two priests who fraternally offered to take the places of the monks and mount guard in their stead walked uneasily up and down near the lodge.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading A little lodge, where two brothers of the community always were on guard, was constructed near the landing place of the punt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The river that rose in the Valley of Charolles crossed it in its full length, then parted into two arms, and thus served both for boundary and natural defense to the territory of the colony.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The river that rose in the Valley of Charolles crossed it in its full length, then parted into two arms, and thus served both for boundary and natural defense to the territory of the colony.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The river that rose in the Valley of Charolles crossed it in its full length, then parted into two arms, and thus served both for boundary and natural defense to the territory of the colony.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The river that rose in the Valley of Charolles crossed it in its full length, then parted into two arms, and thus served both for boundary and natural defense to the territory of the colony.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading A little lodge, where two brothers of the community always were on guard, was constructed near the landing place of the punt.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The river that rose in the Valley of Charolles crossed it in its full length, then parted into two arms, and thus served both for boundary and natural defense to the territory of the colony.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The limpid waters of the stream, which was at its widest at that point, reflected that night the mellow light of the moon at its fullest; the two priests who fraternally offered to take the places of the monks and mount guard in their stead walked uneasily up and down near the lodge.
limpidadjective
clear and bright
From this reading The limpid waters of the stream, which was at its widest at that point, reflected that night the mellow light of the moon at its fullest; the two priests who fraternally offered to take the places of the monks and mount guard in their stead walked uneasily up and down near the lodge.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little lodge, where two brothers of the community always were on guard, was constructed near the landing place of the punt.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading A little lodge, where two brothers of the community always were on guard, was constructed near the landing place of the punt.
Loysik
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Loysik ordered a punt that served as the only means of communication with the opposite territory, belonging to the diocese of Chalon, to be beached every evening and tied on the Charolles side of the stream.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Loysik ordered a punt that served as the only means of communication with the opposite territory, belonging to the diocese of Chalon, to be beached every evening and tied on the Charolles side of the stream.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Loysik ordered a punt that served as the only means of communication with the opposite territory, belonging to the diocese of Chalon, to be beached every evening and tied on the Charolles side of the stream.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading The limpid waters of the stream, which was at its widest at that point, reflected that night the mellow light of the moon at its fullest; the two priests who fraternally offered to take the places of the monks and mount guard in their stead walked uneasily up and down near the lodge.
monksnounUS /mʌŋks/
plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading The limpid waters of the stream, which was at its widest at that point, reflected that night the mellow light of the moon at its fullest; the two priests who fraternally offered to take the places of the monks and mount guard in their stead walked uneasily up and down near the lodge.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The limpid waters of the stream, which was at its widest at that point, reflected that night the mellow light of the moon at its fullest; the two priests who fraternally offered to take the places of the monks and mount guard in their stead walked uneasily up and down near the lodge.
attach to a support
From this reading The limpid waters of the stream, which was at its widest at that point, reflected that night the mellow light of the moon at its fullest; the two priests who fraternally offered to take the places of the monks and mount guard in their stead walked uneasily up and down near the lodge.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The river that rose in the Valley of Charolles crossed it in its full length, then parted into two arms, and thus served both for boundary and natural defense to the territory of the colony.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A little lodge, where two brothers of the community always were on guard, was constructed near the landing place of the punt.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The limpid waters of the stream, which was at its widest at that point, reflected that night the mellow light of the moon at its fullest; the two priests who fraternally offered to take the places of the monks and mount guard in their stead walked uneasily up and down near the lodge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The river that rose in the Valley of Charolles crossed it in its full length, then parted into two arms, and thus served both for boundary and natural defense to the territory of the colony.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The limpid waters of the stream, which was at its widest at that point, reflected that night the mellow light of the moon at its fullest; the two priests who fraternally offered to take the places of the monks and mount guard in their stead walked uneasily up and down near the lodge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE WATCH AT THE RIVER.
and nothing more
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Loysik ordered a punt that served as the only means of communication with the opposite territory, belonging to the diocese of Chalon, to be beached every evening and tied on the Charolles side of the stream.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Loysik ordered a punt that served as the only means of communication with the opposite territory, belonging to the diocese of Chalon, to be beached every evening and tied on the Charolles side of the stream.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Loysik ordered a punt that served as the only means of communication with the opposite territory, belonging to the diocese of Chalon, to be beached every evening and tied on the Charolles side of the stream.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading The river that rose in the Valley of Charolles crossed it in its full length, then parted into two arms, and thus served both for boundary and natural defense to the territory of the colony.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A little lodge, where two brothers of the community always were on guard, was constructed near the landing place of the punt.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The limpid waters of the stream, which was at its widest at that point, reflected that night the mellow light of the moon at its fullest; the two priests who fraternally offered to take the places of the monks and mount guard in their stead walked uneasily up and down near the lodge.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The limpid waters of the stream, which was at its widest at that point, reflected that night the mellow light of the moon at its fullest; the two priests who fraternally offered to take the places of the monks and mount guard in their stead walked uneasily up and down near the lodge.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Loysik ordered a punt that served as the only means of communication with the opposite territory, belonging to the diocese of Chalon, to be beached every evening and tied on the Charolles side of the stream.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The limpid waters of the stream, which was at its widest at that point, reflected that night the mellow light of the moon at its fullest; the two priests who fraternally offered to take the places of the monks and mount guard in their stead walked uneasily up and down near the lodge.
puntverbUS /pʌnt/
kick the ball
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Loysik ordered a punt that served as the only means of communication with the opposite territory, belonging to the diocese of Chalon, to be beached every evening and tied on the Charolles side of the stream.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading The limpid waters of the stream, which was at its widest at that point, reflected that night the mellow light of the moon at its fullest; the two priests who fraternally offered to take the places of the monks and mount guard in their stead walked uneasily up and down near the lodge.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading ON THE WATCH AT THE RIVER.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The river that rose in the Valley of Charolles crossed it in its full length, then parted into two arms, and thus served both for boundary and natural defense to the territory of the colony.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The river that rose in the Valley of Charolles crossed it in its full length, then parted into two arms, and thus served both for boundary and natural defense to the territory of the colony.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Loysik ordered a punt that served as the only means of communication with the opposite territory, belonging to the diocese of Chalon, to be beached every evening and tied on the Charolles side of the stream.
steadnounUS /sted/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading The limpid waters of the stream, which was at its widest at that point, reflected that night the mellow light of the moon at its fullest; the two priests who fraternally offered to take the places of the monks and mount guard in their stead walked uneasily up and down near the lodge.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Loysik ordered a punt that served as the only means of communication with the opposite territory, belonging to the diocese of Chalon, to be beached every evening and tied on the Charolles side of the stream.
carry out
From this reading The limpid waters of the stream, which was at its widest at that point, reflected that night the mellow light of the moon at its fullest; the two priests who fraternally offered to take the places of the monks and mount guard in their stead walked uneasily up and down near the lodge.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The river that rose in the Valley of Charolles crossed it in its full length, then parted into two arms, and thus served both for boundary and natural defense to the territory of the colony.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The river that rose in the Valley of Charolles crossed it in its full length, then parted into two arms, and thus served both for boundary and natural defense to the territory of the colony.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE WATCH AT THE RIVER.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The limpid waters of the stream, which was at its widest at that point, reflected that night the mellow light of the moon at its fullest; the two priests who fraternally offered to take the places of the monks and mount guard in their stead walked uneasily up and down near the lodge.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The river that rose in the Valley of Charolles crossed it in its full length, then parted into two arms, and thus served both for boundary and natural defense to the territory of the colony.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The river that rose in the Valley of Charolles crossed it in its full length, then parted into two arms, and thus served both for boundary and natural defense to the territory of the colony.
bound or secured closely
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Loysik ordered a punt that served as the only means of communication with the opposite territory, belonging to the diocese of Chalon, to be beached every evening and tied on the Charolles side of the stream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The river that rose in the Valley of Charolles crossed it in its full length, then parted into two arms, and thus served both for boundary and natural defense to the territory of the colony.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The river that rose in the Valley of Charolles crossed it in its full length, then parted into two arms, and thus served both for boundary and natural defense to the territory of the colony.
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading The limpid waters of the stream, which was at its widest at that point, reflected that night the mellow light of the moon at its fullest; the two priests who fraternally offered to take the places of the monks and mount guard in their stead walked uneasily up and down near the lodge.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The limpid waters of the stream, which was at its widest at that point, reflected that night the mellow light of the moon at its fullest; the two priests who fraternally offered to take the places of the monks and mount guard in their stead walked uneasily up and down near the lodge.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The river that rose in the Valley of Charolles crossed it in its full length, then parted into two arms, and thus served both for boundary and natural defense to the territory of the colony.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The limpid waters of the stream, which was at its widest at that point, reflected that night the mellow light of the moon at its fullest; the two priests who fraternally offered to take the places of the monks and mount guard in their stead walked uneasily up and down near the lodge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A little lodge, where two brothers of the community always were on guard, was constructed near the landing place of the punt.
look attentively
From this reading ON THE WATCH AT THE RIVER.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The limpid waters of the stream, which was at its widest at that point, reflected that night the mellow light of the moon at its fullest; the two priests who fraternally offered to take the places of the monks and mount guard in their stead walked uneasily up and down near the lodge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A little lodge, where two brothers of the community always were on guard, was constructed near the landing place of the punt.
in or at the place that
From this reading A little lodge, where two brothers of the community always were on guard, was constructed near the landing place of the punt.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The limpid waters of the stream, which was at its widest at that point, reflected that night the mellow light of the moon at its fullest; the two priests who fraternally offered to take the places of the monks and mount guard in their stead walked uneasily up and down near the lodge.
which person or people
From this reading The limpid waters of the stream, which was at its widest at that point, reflected that night the mellow light of the moon at its fullest; the two priests who fraternally offered to take the places of the monks and mount guard in their stead walked uneasily up and down near the lodge.
widestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdəst/
superlative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The limpid waters of the stream, which was at its widest at that point, reflected that night the mellow light of the moon at its fullest; the two priests who fraternally offered to take the places of the monks and mount guard in their stead walked uneasily up and down near the lodge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Loysik ordered a punt that served as the only means of communication with the opposite territory, belonging to the diocese of Chalon, to be beached every evening and tied on the Charolles side of the stream.
