used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading Even Bowler and his companions admired this "little chap with the sparrow wings on his feet."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading PLANS From that day began the real work of the expedition.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
BowlernounUS /ˈboʊlər/
a cricketer who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket
From this reading Even Bowler and his companions admired this "little chap with the sparrow wings on his feet."
the act of burning something
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To Martia the thought came with a pang that she would have to part with him.
a boy or man
From this reading Even Bowler and his companions admired this "little chap with the sparrow wings on his feet."
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Even Bowler and his companions admired this "little chap with the sparrow wings on his feet."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading PLANS From that day began the real work of the expedition.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading In the fifteenth house they found a marble Hermes with winged feet, so light and delicate that, standing on the deck of the _Lorna_, he seemed on the point of taking flight towards the sun.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading In the fifteenth house they found a marble Hermes with winged feet, so light and delicate that, standing on the deck of the _Lorna_, he seemed on the point of taking flight towards the sun.
take in liquids
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
drinking-cups
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From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
earthenwarenounUS /ˈɜːrθənwer/
ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Bowler and his companions admired this "little chap with the sparrow wings on his feet."
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading PLANS From that day began the real work of the expedition.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In the fifteenth house they found a marble Hermes with winged feet, so light and delicate that, standing on the deck of the _Lorna_, he seemed on the point of taking flight towards the sun.
fifteenthadjectiveUS /fɪfˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position
From this reading In the fifteenth house they found a marble Hermes with winged feet, so light and delicate that, standing on the deck of the _Lorna_, he seemed on the point of taking flight towards the sun.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading In the fifteenth house they found a marble Hermes with winged feet, so light and delicate that, standing on the deck of the _Lorna_, he seemed on the point of taking flight towards the sun.
set up or found
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PLANS From that day began the real work of the expedition.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
Grass-cutting
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From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To Martia the thought came with a pang that she would have to part with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the fifteenth house they found a marble Hermes with winged feet, so light and delicate that, standing on the deck of the _Lorna_, he seemed on the point of taking flight towards the sun.
HermesnounUS /ˈhɜːrmiz/
(Greek mythology) messenger and herald of the gods; god of commerce and cunning and invention and theft; identified with Roman Mercury
From this reading In the fifteenth house they found a marble Hermes with winged feet, so light and delicate that, standing on the deck of the _Lorna_, he seemed on the point of taking flight towards the sun.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To Martia the thought came with a pang that she would have to part with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even Bowler and his companions admired this "little chap with the sparrow wings on his feet."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
jarsnounUS /dʒɑːrz/
Wide-mouthed cylindrical containers made of clay or glass, used for storing goods.
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In the fifteenth house they found a marble Hermes with winged feet, so light and delicate that, standing on the deck of the _Lorna_, he seemed on the point of taking flight towards the sun.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Even Bowler and his companions admired this "little chap with the sparrow wings on his feet."
Lorna
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From this reading In the fifteenth house they found a marble Hermes with winged feet, so light and delicate that, standing on the deck of the _Lorna_, he seemed on the point of taking flight towards the sun.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading In the fifteenth house they found a marble Hermes with winged feet, so light and delicate that, standing on the deck of the _Lorna_, he seemed on the point of taking flight towards the sun.
Martia
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From this reading To Martia the thought came with a pang that she would have to part with him.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
mooringsnounUS /ˈmuːrɪŋz/
plural of “mooring” — a place where a craft can be made fast
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
mutilatedadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtəleɪtəd/
having a part of the body crippled or disabled
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PLANS From that day began the real work of the expedition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
and nothing more
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading To Martia the thought came with a pang that she would have to part with him.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading To Martia the thought came with a pang that she would have to part with him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading PLANS From that day began the real work of the expedition.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In the fifteenth house they found a marble Hermes with winged feet, so light and delicate that, standing on the deck of the _Lorna_, he seemed on the point of taking flight towards the sun.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading PLANS From that day began the real work of the expedition.
refillverbUS /ˈriːfɪl/
fill something that had previously been emptied
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the fifteenth house they found a marble Hermes with winged feet, so light and delicate that, standing on the deck of the _Lorna_, he seemed on the point of taking flight towards the sun.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To Martia the thought came with a pang that she would have to part with him.
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the fifteenth house they found a marble Hermes with winged feet, so light and delicate that, standing on the deck of the _Lorna_, he seemed on the point of taking flight towards the sun.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
sparrownounUS /ˈsperoʊ/
any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading Even Bowler and his companions admired this "little chap with the sparrow wings on his feet."
having a supporting base
From this reading In the fifteenth house they found a marble Hermes with winged feet, so light and delicate that, standing on the deck of the _Lorna_, he seemed on the point of taking flight towards the sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading In the fifteenth house they found a marble Hermes with winged feet, so light and delicate that, standing on the deck of the _Lorna_, he seemed on the point of taking flight towards the sun.
tanksnounUS /tæŋks/
plural of “tank” — an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PLANS From that day began the real work of the expedition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLANS From that day began the real work of the expedition.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Even Bowler and his companions admired this "little chap with the sparrow wings on his feet."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To Martia the thought came with a pang that she would have to part with him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
in the direction of
From this reading In the fifteenth house they found a marble Hermes with winged feet, so light and delicate that, standing on the deck of the _Lorna_, he seemed on the point of taking flight towards the sun.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Grass-cutting in a burning sun--relieved by the fact that they found a water source from which they could not only drink, but refill the tanks on board--gave place to shifting moorings, exploring house after house of the town, sometimes finding nothing, sometimes jars, drinking-cups, small figures of earthenware more or less mutilated, and metal ornaments.
wingedadjectiveUS /wɪŋd/
having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind
From this reading In the fifteenth house they found a marble Hermes with winged feet, so light and delicate that, standing on the deck of the _Lorna_, he seemed on the point of taking flight towards the sun.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Even Bowler and his companions admired this "little chap with the sparrow wings on his feet."
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the fifteenth house they found a marble Hermes with winged feet, so light and delicate that, standing on the deck of the _Lorna_, he seemed on the point of taking flight towards the sun.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading PLANS From that day began the real work of the expedition.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To Martia the thought came with a pang that she would have to part with him.
