used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BELEAGUERED CABIN.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was damp with vapor, and the American flag, with its glorious stars and stripes, drooped heavily.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The air was damp with vapor, and the American flag, with its glorious stars and stripes, drooped heavily.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The fortress was on the very outskirts of civilization, on an elevated point of land, commanding an extensive prospect on every side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a misty morning when Tom and his companion approached the fort.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading It was a misty morning when Tom and his companion approached the fort.
BELEAGUEREDverbUS /bɪˈliːɡərd/
past form of “beleaguer” — annoy persistently
From this reading A BELEAGUERED CABIN.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Richly diversified prairies, rarely pressed by the white man's foot, gave one an impressive sense of vastness and magnificence.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading A BELEAGUERED CABIN.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading The fortress was on the very outskirts of civilization, on an elevated point of land, commanding an extensive prospect on every side.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading The fortress was on the very outskirts of civilization, on an elevated point of land, commanding an extensive prospect on every side.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It was a misty morning when Tom and his companion approached the fort.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading The air was damp with vapor, and the American flag, with its glorious stars and stripes, drooped heavily.
diversifiedadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrsəfaɪd/
having variety of character or form or components; or having increased variety
From this reading Richly diversified prairies, rarely pressed by the white man's foot, gave one an impressive sense of vastness and magnificence.
droopedverbUS /druːpt/
past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading The air was damp with vapor, and the American flag, with its glorious stars and stripes, drooped heavily.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading The fortress was on the very outskirts of civilization, on an elevated point of land, commanding an extensive prospect on every side.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The fortress was on the very outskirts of civilization, on an elevated point of land, commanding an extensive prospect on every side.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading The fortress was on the very outskirts of civilization, on an elevated point of land, commanding an extensive prospect on every side.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading The air was damp with vapor, and the American flag, with its glorious stars and stripes, drooped heavily.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Richly diversified prairies, rarely pressed by the white man's foot, gave one an impressive sense of vastness and magnificence.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading It was a misty morning when Tom and his companion approached the fort.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading The fortress was on the very outskirts of civilization, on an elevated point of land, commanding an extensive prospect on every side.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Richly diversified prairies, rarely pressed by the white man's foot, gave one an impressive sense of vastness and magnificence.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading The air was damp with vapor, and the American flag, with its glorious stars and stripes, drooped heavily.
to a considerable degree
From this reading The air was damp with vapor, and the American flag, with its glorious stars and stripes, drooped heavily.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a misty morning when Tom and his companion approached the fort.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading Richly diversified prairies, rarely pressed by the white man's foot, gave one an impressive sense of vastness and magnificence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a misty morning when Tom and his companion approached the fort.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The air was damp with vapor, and the American flag, with its glorious stars and stripes, drooped heavily.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The fortress was on the very outskirts of civilization, on an elevated point of land, commanding an extensive prospect on every side.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading Richly diversified prairies, rarely pressed by the white man's foot, gave one an impressive sense of vastness and magnificence.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Richly diversified prairies, rarely pressed by the white man's foot, gave one an impressive sense of vastness and magnificence.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading It was a misty morning when Tom and his companion approached the fort.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a misty morning when Tom and his companion approached the fort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fortress was on the very outskirts of civilization, on an elevated point of land, commanding an extensive prospect on every side.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The fortress was on the very outskirts of civilization, on an elevated point of land, commanding an extensive prospect on every side.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Richly diversified prairies, rarely pressed by the white man's foot, gave one an impressive sense of vastness and magnificence.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading The fortress was on the very outskirts of civilization, on an elevated point of land, commanding an extensive prospect on every side.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The fortress was on the very outskirts of civilization, on an elevated point of land, commanding an extensive prospect on every side.
prairiesnounUS /ˈpreɪriz/
plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain
From this reading Richly diversified prairies, rarely pressed by the white man's foot, gave one an impressive sense of vastness and magnificence.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Richly diversified prairies, rarely pressed by the white man's foot, gave one an impressive sense of vastness and magnificence.
the possibility of future success
From this reading The fortress was on the very outskirts of civilization, on an elevated point of land, commanding an extensive prospect on every side.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Richly diversified prairies, rarely pressed by the white man's foot, gave one an impressive sense of vastness and magnificence.
RichlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading Richly diversified prairies, rarely pressed by the white man's foot, gave one an impressive sense of vastness and magnificence.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Richly diversified prairies, rarely pressed by the white man's foot, gave one an impressive sense of vastness and magnificence.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The fortress was on the very outskirts of civilization, on an elevated point of land, commanding an extensive prospect on every side.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The air was damp with vapor, and the American flag, with its glorious stars and stripes, drooped heavily.
stripesnounUS /straɪps/
V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
From this reading The air was damp with vapor, and the American flag, with its glorious stars and stripes, drooped heavily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a misty morning when Tom and his companion approached the fort.
male cat
From this reading It was a misty morning when Tom and his companion approached the fort.
vapornounUS /ˈveɪpər/
a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
From this reading The air was damp with vapor, and the American flag, with its glorious stars and stripes, drooped heavily.
vastnessnounUS /ˈvæstnəs/
unusual largeness in size or extent or number
From this reading Richly diversified prairies, rarely pressed by the white man's foot, gave one an impressive sense of vastness and magnificence.
precisely as stated
From this reading The fortress was on the very outskirts of civilization, on an elevated point of land, commanding an extensive prospect on every side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a misty morning when Tom and his companion approached the fort.
at the time that
From this reading It was a misty morning when Tom and his companion approached the fort.
a Caucasian
From this reading Richly diversified prairies, rarely pressed by the white man's foot, gave one an impressive sense of vastness and magnificence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The air was damp with vapor, and the American flag, with its glorious stars and stripes, drooped heavily.
