used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The four days at the expiration of which the council was to take place were drawing to a close, for it was the night of the fourth, that on which the uuityam was to meet.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading The people felt happy; few if any suspected that a momentous question agitated the minds of some of their number.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was cool and balmy; not a breeze stirred; and the population of the Rito seemed to enjoy the luminous, still, and refreshing hours that followed upon a warm and busy day.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was a beautiful night; the full moon shone down into the gorge in its greatest splendour, and only along the cliffs was it possible to walk in the shadow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a beautiful night; the full moon shone down into the gorge in its greatest splendour, and only along the cliffs was it possible to walk in the shadow.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The people felt happy; few if any suspected that a momentous question agitated the minds of some of their number.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading Laughter, singing, shouting, came from the roofs and the vicinity of the houses, as well as from the caves and their approaches.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Laughter, singing, shouting, came from the roofs and the vicinity of the houses, as well as from the caves and their approaches.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The four days at the expiration of which the council was to take place were drawing to a close, for it was the night of the fourth, that on which the uuityam was to meet.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading The air was cool and balmy; not a breeze stirred; and the population of the Rito seemed to enjoy the luminous, still, and refreshing hours that followed upon a warm and busy day.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It was a beautiful night; the full moon shone down into the gorge in its greatest splendour, and only along the cliffs was it possible to walk in the shadow.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The air was cool and balmy; not a breeze stirred; and the population of the Rito seemed to enjoy the luminous, still, and refreshing hours that followed upon a warm and busy day.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The air was cool and balmy; not a breeze stirred; and the population of the Rito seemed to enjoy the luminous, still, and refreshing hours that followed upon a warm and busy day.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Laughter, singing, shouting, came from the roofs and the vicinity of the houses, as well as from the caves and their approaches.
cavesnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Laughter, singing, shouting, came from the roofs and the vicinity of the houses, as well as from the caves and their approaches.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading It was a beautiful night; the full moon shone down into the gorge in its greatest splendour, and only along the cliffs was it possible to walk in the shadow.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The four days at the expiration of which the council was to take place were drawing to a close, for it was the night of the fourth, that on which the uuityam was to meet.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The air was cool and balmy; not a breeze stirred; and the population of the Rito seemed to enjoy the luminous, still, and refreshing hours that followed upon a warm and busy day.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading The four days at the expiration of which the council was to take place were drawing to a close, for it was the night of the fourth, that on which the uuityam was to meet.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The air was cool and balmy; not a breeze stirred; and the population of the Rito seemed to enjoy the luminous, still, and refreshing hours that followed upon a warm and busy day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The four days at the expiration of which the council was to take place were drawing to a close, for it was the night of the fourth, that on which the uuityam was to meet.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was a beautiful night; the full moon shone down into the gorge in its greatest splendour, and only along the cliffs was it possible to walk in the shadow.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The four days at the expiration of which the council was to take place were drawing to a close, for it was the night of the fourth, that on which the uuityam was to meet.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The air was cool and balmy; not a breeze stirred; and the population of the Rito seemed to enjoy the luminous, still, and refreshing hours that followed upon a warm and busy day.
expirationnounUS /ˌekspərˈeɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading The four days at the expiration of which the council was to take place were drawing to a close, for it was the night of the fourth, that on which the uuityam was to meet.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The people felt happy; few if any suspected that a momentous question agitated the minds of some of their number.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The people felt happy; few if any suspected that a momentous question agitated the minds of some of their number.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The air was cool and balmy; not a breeze stirred; and the population of the Rito seemed to enjoy the luminous, still, and refreshing hours that followed upon a warm and busy day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The four days at the expiration of which the council was to take place were drawing to a close, for it was the night of the fourth, that on which the uuityam was to meet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The four days at the expiration of which the council was to take place were drawing to a close, for it was the night of the fourth, that on which the uuityam was to meet.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading The four days at the expiration of which the council was to take place were drawing to a close, for it was the night of the fourth, that on which the uuityam was to meet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Laughter, singing, shouting, came from the roofs and the vicinity of the houses, as well as from the caves and their approaches.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It was a beautiful night; the full moon shone down into the gorge in its greatest splendour, and only along the cliffs was it possible to walk in the shadow.
gorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading It was a beautiful night; the full moon shone down into the gorge in its greatest splendour, and only along the cliffs was it possible to walk in the shadow.
highest in quality
From this reading It was a beautiful night; the full moon shone down into the gorge in its greatest splendour, and only along the cliffs was it possible to walk in the shadow.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The people felt happy; few if any suspected that a momentous question agitated the minds of some of their number.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The air was cool and balmy; not a breeze stirred; and the population of the Rito seemed to enjoy the luminous, still, and refreshing hours that followed upon a warm and busy day.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Laughter, singing, shouting, came from the roofs and the vicinity of the houses, as well as from the caves and their approaches.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The people felt happy; few if any suspected that a momentous question agitated the minds of some of their number.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a beautiful night; the full moon shone down into the gorge in its greatest splendour, and only along the cliffs was it possible to walk in the shadow.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was a beautiful night; the full moon shone down into the gorge in its greatest splendour, and only along the cliffs was it possible to walk in the shadow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The four days at the expiration of which the council was to take place were drawing to a close, for it was the night of the fourth, that on which the uuityam was to meet.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a beautiful night; the full moon shone down into the gorge in its greatest splendour, and only along the cliffs was it possible to walk in the shadow.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Laughter, singing, shouting, came from the roofs and the vicinity of the houses, as well as from the caves and their approaches.
luminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading The air was cool and balmy; not a breeze stirred; and the population of the Rito seemed to enjoy the luminous, still, and refreshing hours that followed upon a warm and busy day.
come together
From this reading The four days at the expiration of which the council was to take place were drawing to a close, for it was the night of the fourth, that on which the uuityam was to meet.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The people felt happy; few if any suspected that a momentous question agitated the minds of some of their number.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading The people felt happy; few if any suspected that a momentous question agitated the minds of some of their number.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading It was a beautiful night; the full moon shone down into the gorge in its greatest splendour, and only along the cliffs was it possible to walk in the shadow.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The four days at the expiration of which the council was to take place were drawing to a close, for it was the night of the fourth, that on which the uuityam was to meet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The air was cool and balmy; not a breeze stirred; and the population of the Rito seemed to enjoy the luminous, still, and refreshing hours that followed upon a warm and busy day.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The people felt happy; few if any suspected that a momentous question agitated the minds of some of their number.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The four days at the expiration of which the council was to take place were drawing to a close, for it was the night of the fourth, that on which the uuityam was to meet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The four days at the expiration of which the council was to take place were drawing to a close, for it was the night of the fourth, that on which the uuityam was to meet.
and nothing more
From this reading It was a beautiful night; the full moon shone down into the gorge in its greatest splendour, and only along the cliffs was it possible to walk in the shadow.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people felt happy; few if any suspected that a momentous question agitated the minds of some of their number.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The four days at the expiration of which the council was to take place were drawing to a close, for it was the night of the fourth, that on which the uuityam was to meet.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading The air was cool and balmy; not a breeze stirred; and the population of the Rito seemed to enjoy the luminous, still, and refreshing hours that followed upon a warm and busy day.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was a beautiful night; the full moon shone down into the gorge in its greatest splendour, and only along the cliffs was it possible to walk in the shadow.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The people felt happy; few if any suspected that a momentous question agitated the minds of some of their number.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading The air was cool and balmy; not a breeze stirred; and the population of the Rito seemed to enjoy the luminous, still, and refreshing hours that followed upon a warm and busy day.
Rito
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From this reading The air was cool and balmy; not a breeze stirred; and the population of the Rito seemed to enjoy the luminous, still, and refreshing hours that followed upon a warm and busy day.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Laughter, singing, shouting, came from the roofs and the vicinity of the houses, as well as from the caves and their approaches.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The air was cool and balmy; not a breeze stirred; and the population of the Rito seemed to enjoy the luminous, still, and refreshing hours that followed upon a warm and busy day.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading It was a beautiful night; the full moon shone down into the gorge in its greatest splendour, and only along the cliffs was it possible to walk in the shadow.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading It was a beautiful night; the full moon shone down into the gorge in its greatest splendour, and only along the cliffs was it possible to walk in the shadow.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Laughter, singing, shouting, came from the roofs and the vicinity of the houses, as well as from the caves and their approaches.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Laughter, singing, shouting, came from the roofs and the vicinity of the houses, as well as from the caves and their approaches.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The people felt happy; few if any suspected that a momentous question agitated the minds of some of their number.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading It was a beautiful night; the full moon shone down into the gorge in its greatest splendour, and only along the cliffs was it possible to walk in the shadow.
not in physical motion
From this reading The air was cool and balmy; not a breeze stirred; and the population of the Rito seemed to enjoy the luminous, still, and refreshing hours that followed upon a warm and busy day.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The air was cool and balmy; not a breeze stirred; and the population of the Rito seemed to enjoy the luminous, still, and refreshing hours that followed upon a warm and busy day.
believed likely
From this reading The people felt happy; few if any suspected that a momentous question agitated the minds of some of their number.
carry out
From this reading The four days at the expiration of which the council was to take place were drawing to a close, for it was the night of the fourth, that on which the uuityam was to meet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The four days at the expiration of which the council was to take place were drawing to a close, for it was the night of the fourth, that on which the uuityam was to meet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The four days at the expiration of which the council was to take place were drawing to a close, for it was the night of the fourth, that on which the uuityam was to meet.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Laughter, singing, shouting, came from the roofs and the vicinity of the houses, as well as from the caves and their approaches.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The four days at the expiration of which the council was to take place were drawing to a close, for it was the night of the fourth, that on which the uuityam was to meet.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The air was cool and balmy; not a breeze stirred; and the population of the Rito seemed to enjoy the luminous, still, and refreshing hours that followed upon a warm and busy day.
uuityam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The four days at the expiration of which the council was to take place were drawing to a close, for it was the night of the fourth, that on which the uuityam was to meet.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Laughter, singing, shouting, came from the roofs and the vicinity of the houses, as well as from the caves and their approaches.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading It was a beautiful night; the full moon shone down into the gorge in its greatest splendour, and only along the cliffs was it possible to walk in the shadow.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The air was cool and balmy; not a breeze stirred; and the population of the Rito seemed to enjoy the luminous, still, and refreshing hours that followed upon a warm and busy day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The four days at the expiration of which the council was to take place were drawing to a close, for it was the night of the fourth, that on which the uuityam was to meet.
(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 Laughter, singing, shouting, came from the roofs and the vicinity of the houses, as well as from the caves and their approaches.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The four days at the expiration of which the council was to take place were drawing to a close, for it was the night of the fourth, that on which the uuityam was to meet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The four days at the expiration of which the council was to take place were drawing to a close, for it was the night of the fourth, that on which the uuityam was to meet.
