used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After some minutes' climbing over rocks, aided by bushes and roots, we reached a species of platform surmounted by some ruined walls.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading WE still kept advancing steadily, but, as Lucien had warned me, the path became rougher and more difficult.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After some minutes' climbing over rocks, aided by bushes and roots, we reached a species of platform surmounted by some ruined walls.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading After some minutes' climbing over rocks, aided by bushes and roots, we reached a species of platform surmounted by some ruined walls.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading As for my friend, he continued to press forward with the same easy gait, and did not appear to be at all inconvenienced by the difficult nature of the ground.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE still kept advancing steadily, but, as Lucien had warned me, the path became rougher and more difficult.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As for my friend, he continued to press forward with the same easy gait, and did not appear to be at all inconvenienced by the difficult nature of the ground.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WE still kept advancing steadily, but, as Lucien had warned me, the path became rougher and more difficult.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I slung my gun over my shoulder, for I perceived that I should soon need both hands to assist me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As for my friend, he continued to press forward with the same easy gait, and did not appear to be at all inconvenienced by the difficult nature of the ground.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As for my friend, he continued to press forward with the same easy gait, and did not appear to be at all inconvenienced by the difficult nature of the ground.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading WE still kept advancing steadily, but, as Lucien had warned me, the path became rougher and more difficult.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I slung my gun over my shoulder, for I perceived that I should soon need both hands to assist me.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading After some minutes' climbing over rocks, aided by bushes and roots, we reached a species of platform surmounted by some ruined walls.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WE still kept advancing steadily, but, as Lucien had warned me, the path became rougher and more difficult.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As for my friend, he continued to press forward with the same easy gait, and did not appear to be at all inconvenienced by the difficult nature of the ground.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading These ruins were those of the Castle of Vicentello d'Istria, our destination.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading After some minutes' climbing over rocks, aided by bushes and roots, we reached a species of platform surmounted by some ruined walls.
without stop or interruption
From this reading As for my friend, he continued to press forward with the same easy gait, and did not appear to be at all inconvenienced by the difficult nature of the ground.
d'Istria
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From this reading These ruins were those of the Castle of Vicentello d'Istria, our destination.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading These ruins were those of the Castle of Vicentello d'Istria, our destination.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As for my friend, he continued to press forward with the same easy gait, and did not appear to be at all inconvenienced by the difficult nature of the ground.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading WE still kept advancing steadily, but, as Lucien had warned me, the path became rougher and more difficult.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading As for my friend, he continued to press forward with the same easy gait, and did not appear to be at all inconvenienced by the difficult nature of the ground.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I slung my gun over my shoulder, for I perceived that I should soon need both hands to assist me.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As for my friend, he continued to press forward with the same easy gait, and did not appear to be at all inconvenienced by the difficult nature of the ground.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As for my friend, he continued to press forward with the same easy gait, and did not appear to be at all inconvenienced by the difficult nature of the ground.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading As for my friend, he continued to press forward with the same easy gait, and did not appear to be at all inconvenienced by the difficult nature of the ground.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading As for my friend, he continued to press forward with the same easy gait, and did not appear to be at all inconvenienced by the difficult nature of the ground.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading I slung my gun over my shoulder, for I perceived that I should soon need both hands to assist me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WE still kept advancing steadily, but, as Lucien had warned me, the path became rougher and more difficult.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading I slung my gun over my shoulder, for I perceived that I should soon need both hands to assist me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for my friend, he continued to press forward with the same easy gait, and did not appear to be at all inconvenienced by the difficult nature of the ground.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I slung my gun over my shoulder, for I perceived that I should soon need both hands to assist me.
inconveniencedverbUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənst/
past form of “inconvenience” — to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
From this reading As for my friend, he continued to press forward with the same easy gait, and did not appear to be at all inconvenienced by the difficult nature of the ground.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading WE still kept advancing steadily, but, as Lucien had warned me, the path became rougher and more difficult.
Lucien
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From this reading WE still kept advancing steadily, but, as Lucien had warned me, the path became rougher and more difficult.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WE still kept advancing steadily, but, as Lucien had warned me, the path became rougher and more difficult.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading After some minutes' climbing over rocks, aided by bushes and roots, we reached a species of platform surmounted by some ruined walls.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading WE still kept advancing steadily, but, as Lucien had warned me, the path became rougher and more difficult.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I slung my gun over my shoulder, for I perceived that I should soon need both hands to assist me.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading As for my friend, he continued to press forward with the same easy gait, and did not appear to be at all inconvenienced by the difficult nature of the ground.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I slung my gun over my shoulder, for I perceived that I should soon need both hands to assist me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As for my friend, he continued to press forward with the same easy gait, and did not appear to be at all inconvenienced by the difficult nature of the ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As for my friend, he continued to press forward with the same easy gait, and did not appear to be at all inconvenienced by the difficult nature of the ground.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading These ruins were those of the Castle of Vicentello d'Istria, our destination.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I slung my gun over my shoulder, for I perceived that I should soon need both hands to assist me.
a course of conduct
From this reading WE still kept advancing steadily, but, as Lucien had warned me, the path became rougher and more difficult.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading I slung my gun over my shoulder, for I perceived that I should soon need both hands to assist me.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading After some minutes' climbing over rocks, aided by bushes and roots, we reached a species of platform surmounted by some ruined walls.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading As for my friend, he continued to press forward with the same easy gait, and did not appear to be at all inconvenienced by the difficult nature of the ground.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading After some minutes' climbing over rocks, aided by bushes and roots, we reached a species of platform surmounted by some ruined walls.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading After some minutes' climbing over rocks, aided by bushes and roots, we reached a species of platform surmounted by some ruined walls.
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading After some minutes' climbing over rocks, aided by bushes and roots, we reached a species of platform surmounted by some ruined walls.
rougheradjectiveUS /ˈrʌfər/
comparative of “rough” — having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading WE still kept advancing steadily, but, as Lucien had warned me, the path became rougher and more difficult.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading After some minutes' climbing over rocks, aided by bushes and roots, we reached a species of platform surmounted by some ruined walls.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading These ruins were those of the Castle of Vicentello d'Istria, our destination.
Identical; not different.
From this reading As for my friend, he continued to press forward with the same easy gait, and did not appear to be at all inconvenienced by the difficult nature of the ground.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I slung my gun over my shoulder, for I perceived that I should soon need both hands to assist me.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading I slung my gun over my shoulder, for I perceived that I should soon need both hands to assist me.
slungverbUS /slʌŋ/
inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling
From this reading I slung my gun over my shoulder, for I perceived that I should soon need both hands to assist me.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After some minutes' climbing over rocks, aided by bushes and roots, we reached a species of platform surmounted by some ruined walls.
in the near future
From this reading I slung my gun over my shoulder, for I perceived that I should soon need both hands to assist me.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading After some minutes' climbing over rocks, aided by bushes and roots, we reached a species of platform surmounted by some ruined walls.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading WE still kept advancing steadily, but, as Lucien had warned me, the path became rougher and more difficult.
not in physical motion
From this reading WE still kept advancing steadily, but, as Lucien had warned me, the path became rougher and more difficult.
surmountedadjectiveUS /sərˈmaʊntɪd/
having something on top
From this reading After some minutes' climbing over rocks, aided by bushes and roots, we reached a species of platform surmounted by some ruined walls.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I slung my gun over my shoulder, for I perceived that I should soon need both hands to assist me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE still kept advancing steadily, but, as Lucien had warned me, the path became rougher and more difficult.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These ruins were those of the Castle of Vicentello d'Istria, our destination.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading These ruins were those of the Castle of Vicentello d'Istria, our destination.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I slung my gun over my shoulder, for I perceived that I should soon need both hands to assist me.
Vicentello
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From this reading These ruins were those of the Castle of Vicentello d'Istria, our destination.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading After some minutes' climbing over rocks, aided by bushes and roots, we reached a species of platform surmounted by some ruined walls.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading WE still kept advancing steadily, but, as Lucien had warned me, the path became rougher and more difficult.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE still kept advancing steadily, but, as Lucien had warned me, the path became rougher and more difficult.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These ruins were those of the Castle of Vicentello d'Istria, our destination.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As for my friend, he continued to press forward with the same easy gait, and did not appear to be at all inconvenienced by the difficult nature of the ground.
