used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ahead of him he drove a train of burros who, well broken to their work, followed with docility the wise old leader in the advance.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Ahead of him he drove a train of burros who, well broken to their work, followed with docility the wise old leader in the advance.
at or in the front
From this reading Ahead of him he drove a train of burros who, well broken to their work, followed with docility the wise old leader in the advance.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEATH, LIFE AND THE RESURRECTION The man was coming back from one of his rare visits to the settlements.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The burros were laden with his supplies for the approaching winter.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading DEATH, LIFE AND THE RESURRECTION The man was coming back from one of his rare visits to the settlements.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
briefestadjectiveUS /ˈbriːfəst/
superlative of “brief” — of short duration or distance
From this reading Intercourse with his fellow men was limited to this yearly visit to a settlement and even that was of the briefest nature, confined always to the business in hand.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Ahead of him he drove a train of burros who, well broken to their work, followed with docility the wise old leader in the advance.
burrosnounUS /ˈbɜːroʊz/
plural of “burro” — small donkey used as a pack animal
From this reading Ahead of him he drove a train of burros who, well broken to their work, followed with docility the wise old leader in the advance.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Intercourse with his fellow men was limited to this yearly visit to a settlement and even that was of the briefest nature, confined always to the business in hand.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading DEATH, LIFE AND THE RESURRECTION The man was coming back from one of his rare visits to the settlements.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Intercourse with his fellow men was limited to this yearly visit to a settlement and even that was of the briefest nature, confined always to the business in hand.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading DEATH, LIFE AND THE RESURRECTION The man was coming back from one of his rare visits to the settlements.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
docilitynounUS /dɑːˈsɪləti/
the trait of being agreeably submissive and manageable
From this reading Ahead of him he drove a train of burros who, well broken to their work, followed with docility the wise old leader in the advance.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Ahead of him he drove a train of burros who, well broken to their work, followed with docility the wise old leader in the advance.
divisible by two
From this reading Intercourse with his fellow men was limited to this yearly visit to a settlement and even that was of the briefest nature, confined always to the business in hand.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
a boy or man
From this reading Intercourse with his fellow men was limited to this yearly visit to a settlement and even that was of the briefest nature, confined always to the business in hand.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Ahead of him he drove a train of burros who, well broken to their work, followed with docility the wise old leader in the advance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The burros were laden with his supplies for the approaching winter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DEATH, LIFE AND THE RESURRECTION The man was coming back from one of his rare visits to the settlements.
an established custom
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Intercourse with his fellow men was limited to this yearly visit to a settlement and even that was of the briefest nature, confined always to the business in hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ahead of him he drove a train of burros who, well broken to their work, followed with docility the wise old leader in the advance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ahead of him he drove a train of burros who, well broken to their work, followed with docility the wise old leader in the advance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DEATH, LIFE AND THE RESURRECTION The man was coming back from one of his rare visits to the settlements.
impassableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/
incapable of being passed
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ahead of him he drove a train of burros who, well broken to their work, followed with docility the wise old leader in the advance.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
IntercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading Intercourse with his fellow men was limited to this yearly visit to a settlement and even that was of the briefest nature, confined always to the business in hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading The burros were laden with his supplies for the approaching winter.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Ahead of him he drove a train of burros who, well broken to their work, followed with docility the wise old leader in the advance.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading DEATH, LIFE AND THE RESURRECTION The man was coming back from one of his rare visits to the settlements.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Intercourse with his fellow men was limited to this yearly visit to a settlement and even that was of the briefest nature, confined always to the business in hand.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading DEATH, LIFE AND THE RESURRECTION The man was coming back from one of his rare visits to the settlements.
the force of workers available
From this reading Intercourse with his fellow men was limited to this yearly visit to a settlement and even that was of the briefest nature, confined always to the business in hand.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Intercourse with his fellow men was limited to this yearly visit to a settlement and even that was of the briefest nature, confined always to the business in hand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEATH, LIFE AND THE RESURRECTION The man was coming back from one of his rare visits to the settlements.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Ahead of him he drove a train of burros who, well broken to their work, followed with docility the wise old leader in the advance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DEATH, LIFE AND THE RESURRECTION The man was coming back from one of his rare visits to the settlements.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading DEATH, LIFE AND THE RESURRECTION The man was coming back from one of his rare visits to the settlements.
recurring again and again
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
RESURRECTIONnounUS /ˌrezərˈekʃən/
(New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion
From this reading DEATH, LIFE AND THE RESURRECTION The man was coming back from one of his rare visits to the settlements.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
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 Intercourse with his fellow men was limited to this yearly visit to a settlement and even that was of the briefest nature, confined always to the business in hand.
settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
plural of “settlement” — 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 DEATH, LIFE AND THE RESURRECTION The man was coming back from one of his rare visits to the settlements.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
in the near future
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading The burros were laden with his supplies for the approaching winter.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEATH, LIFE AND THE RESURRECTION The man was coming back from one of his rare visits to the settlements.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ahead of him he drove a train of burros who, well broken to their work, followed with docility the wise old leader in the advance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Intercourse with his fellow men was limited to this yearly visit to a settlement and even that was of the briefest nature, confined always to the business in hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DEATH, LIFE AND THE RESURRECTION The man was coming back from one of his rare visits to the settlements.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Ahead of him he drove a train of burros who, well broken to their work, followed with docility the wise old leader in the advance.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Intercourse with his fellow men was limited to this yearly visit to a settlement and even that was of the briefest nature, confined always to the business in hand.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading DEATH, LIFE AND THE RESURRECTION The man was coming back from one of his rare visits to the settlements.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEATH, LIFE AND THE RESURRECTION The man was coming back from one of his rare visits to the settlements.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Ahead of him he drove a train of burros who, well broken to their work, followed with docility the wise old leader in the advance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The burros were laden with his supplies for the approaching winter.
which person or people
From this reading Ahead of him he drove a train of burros who, well broken to their work, followed with docility the wise old leader in the advance.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The burros were laden with his supplies for the approaching winter.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Ahead of him he drove a train of burros who, well broken to their work, followed with docility the wise old leader in the advance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ahead of him he drove a train of burros who, well broken to their work, followed with docility the wise old leader in the advance.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Ahead of him he drove a train of burros who, well broken to their work, followed with docility the wise old leader in the advance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
yearlynounUS /ˈjɪrli/
a reference book that is published regularly once every year
From this reading Intercourse with his fellow men was limited to this yearly visit to a settlement and even that was of the briefest nature, confined always to the business in hand.
a late time of life
From this reading The season was late, the mountains would soon be impassable on account of the snow, indeed he chose the late season always for his buying in order that he might not be followed and it was his habit to buy in different places in different years that his repeated and expected presence at one spot might not arouse suspicion.
