used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Only a gentle whisper rose from the dark forest as the drifting breeze stirred the crests of battalions of rugged spruce and fir trees.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The whole land stood agleam on this fair summer afternoon in the far Canadian Northland.
agleamadjectiveUS /əˈɡliːm/
bright with a steady but subdued shining
From this reading The whole land stood agleam on this fair summer afternoon in the far Canadian Northland.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The pebbles along the shore sparkled like mirrors beneath the sun's bright rays.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only a gentle whisper rose from the dark forest as the drifting breeze stirred the crests of battalions of rugged spruce and fir trees.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Only a gentle whisper rose from the dark forest as the drifting breeze stirred the crests of battalions of rugged spruce and fir trees.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE FRONTIERSMAN," "THE LONG PATROL," ETC.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The crooked river wound its lazy way between gently shelving banks.
battalionsnounUS /bəˈtæljənz/
plural of “battalion” — an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading Only a gentle whisper rose from the dark forest as the drifting breeze stirred the crests of battalions of rugged spruce and fir trees.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The pebbles along the shore sparkled like mirrors beneath the sun's bright rays.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The crooked river wound its lazy way between gently shelving banks.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Only a gentle whisper rose from the dark forest as the drifting breeze stirred the crests of battalions of rugged spruce and fir trees.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The pebbles along the shore sparkled like mirrors beneath the sun's bright rays.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading The whole land stood agleam on this fair summer afternoon in the far Canadian Northland.
crestsnounUS /krests/
plural of “crest” — the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading Only a gentle whisper rose from the dark forest as the drifting breeze stirred the crests of battalions of rugged spruce and fir trees.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading The crooked river wound its lazy way between gently shelving banks.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Only a gentle whisper rose from the dark forest as the drifting breeze stirred the crests of battalions of rugged spruce and fir trees.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading Only a gentle whisper rose from the dark forest as the drifting breeze stirred the crests of battalions of rugged spruce and fir trees.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE FRONTIERSMAN," "THE LONG PATROL," ETC.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The whole land stood agleam on this fair summer afternoon in the far Canadian Northland.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The whole land stood agleam on this fair summer afternoon in the far Canadian Northland.
firnounUS /fɜːr/
nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading Only a gentle whisper rose from the dark forest as the drifting breeze stirred the crests of battalions of rugged spruce and fir trees.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Only a gentle whisper rose from the dark forest as the drifting breeze stirred the crests of battalions of rugged spruce and fir trees.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Only a gentle whisper rose from the dark forest as the drifting breeze stirred the crests of battalions of rugged spruce and fir trees.
FRONTIERSMANnoun
a man who lives on the frontier
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE FRONTIERSMAN," "THE LONG PATROL," ETC.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Only a gentle whisper rose from the dark forest as the drifting breeze stirred the crests of battalions of rugged spruce and fir trees.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The crooked river wound its lazy way between gently shelving banks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The whole land stood agleam on this fair summer afternoon in the far Canadian Northland.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The crooked river wound its lazy way between gently shelving banks.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The whole land stood agleam on this fair summer afternoon in the far Canadian Northland.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading The crooked river wound its lazy way between gently shelving banks.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The pebbles along the shore sparkled like mirrors beneath the sun's bright rays.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE FRONTIERSMAN," "THE LONG PATROL," ETC.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading The pebbles along the shore sparkled like mirrors beneath the sun's bright rays.
NorthlandnounUS /ˈnɔːrθlænd/
any region lying in or toward the north
From this reading The whole land stood agleam on this fair summer afternoon in the far Canadian Northland.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE FRONTIERSMAN," "THE LONG PATROL," ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The whole land stood agleam on this fair summer afternoon in the far Canadian Northland.
and nothing more
From this reading Only a gentle whisper rose from the dark forest as the drifting breeze stirred the crests of battalions of rugged spruce and fir trees.
PATROLnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE FRONTIERSMAN," "THE LONG PATROL," ETC.
pebblesnounUS /ˈpebəlz/
plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock
From this reading The pebbles along the shore sparkled like mirrors beneath the sun's bright rays.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The pebbles along the shore sparkled like mirrors beneath the sun's bright rays.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The crooked river wound its lazy way between gently shelving banks.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Only a gentle whisper rose from the dark forest as the drifting breeze stirred the crests of battalions of rugged spruce and fir trees.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading Only a gentle whisper rose from the dark forest as the drifting breeze stirred the crests of battalions of rugged spruce and fir trees.
shelvingverbUS /ˈʃelvɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelve” — hold back to a later time
From this reading The crooked river wound its lazy way between gently shelving banks.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The pebbles along the shore sparkled like mirrors beneath the sun's bright rays.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading The pebbles along the shore sparkled like mirrors beneath the sun's bright rays.
sprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading Only a gentle whisper rose from the dark forest as the drifting breeze stirred the crests of battalions of rugged spruce and fir trees.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Only a gentle whisper rose from the dark forest as the drifting breeze stirred the crests of battalions of rugged spruce and fir trees.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The whole land stood agleam on this fair summer afternoon in the far Canadian Northland.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The whole land stood agleam on this fair summer afternoon in the far Canadian Northland.
sun'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The pebbles along the shore sparkled like mirrors beneath the sun's bright rays.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE FRONTIERSMAN," "THE LONG PATROL," ETC.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The whole land stood agleam on this fair summer afternoon in the far Canadian Northland.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Only a gentle whisper rose from the dark forest as the drifting breeze stirred the crests of battalions of rugged spruce and fir trees.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The crooked river wound its lazy way between gently shelving banks.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Only a gentle whisper rose from the dark forest as the drifting breeze stirred the crests of battalions of rugged spruce and fir trees.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole land stood agleam on this fair summer afternoon in the far Canadian Northland.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The crooked river wound its lazy way between gently shelving banks.
