used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The lonely river, wrapped in the silence of the wilderness, brought to me many a picture of loveliness, yet finally the monotony of it all left the mind drowsy with repetition.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading HISTORY OF THE BEAUCAIRES The first two days and nights of the journey southward were devoid of any special interest or adventure.
(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 The lonely river, wrapped in the silence of the wilderness, brought to me many a picture of loveliness, yet finally the monotony of it all left the mind drowsy with repetition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HISTORY OF THE BEAUCAIRES The first two days and nights of the journey southward were devoid of any special interest or adventure.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading HISTORY OF THE BEAUCAIRES The first two days and nights of the journey southward were devoid of any special interest or adventure.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Around each tree-crowned bend we swept, skirting shores so similar as to scarcely enable us to realize our progress.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Around each tree-crowned bend we swept, skirting shores so similar as to scarcely enable us to realize our progress.
BEAUCAIRES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HISTORY OF THE BEAUCAIRES The first two days and nights of the journey southward were devoid of any special interest or adventure.
for the reason that
From this reading In spite of the fact that the staunch little _Warrior_ was proceeding down stream, progress was slow because of the unmarked channel, and the ever-present danger of encountering snags.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading Around each tree-crowned bend we swept, skirting shores so similar as to scarcely enable us to realize our progress.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The lonely river, wrapped in the silence of the wilderness, brought to me many a picture of loveliness, yet finally the monotony of it all left the mind drowsy with repetition.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading In spite of the fact that the staunch little _Warrior_ was proceeding down stream, progress was slow because of the unmarked channel, and the ever-present danger of encountering snags.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading The intense darkness and fog of the first night compelled tying up for several hours.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading In spite of the fact that the staunch little _Warrior_ was proceeding down stream, progress was slow because of the unmarked channel, and the ever-present danger of encountering snags.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The intense darkness and fog of the first night compelled tying up for several hours.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading HISTORY OF THE BEAUCAIRES The first two days and nights of the journey southward were devoid of any special interest or adventure.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading HISTORY OF THE BEAUCAIRES The first two days and nights of the journey southward were devoid of any special interest or adventure.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In spite of the fact that the staunch little _Warrior_ was proceeding down stream, progress was slow because of the unmarked channel, and the ever-present danger of encountering snags.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading The lonely river, wrapped in the silence of the wilderness, brought to me many a picture of loveliness, yet finally the monotony of it all left the mind drowsy with repetition.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Around each tree-crowned bend we swept, skirting shores so similar as to scarcely enable us to realize our progress.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading Around each tree-crowned bend we swept, skirting shores so similar as to scarcely enable us to realize our progress.
encounteringverbUS /enˈkaʊntərɪŋ/
-ing form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading In spite of the fact that the staunch little _Warrior_ was proceeding down stream, progress was slow because of the unmarked channel, and the ever-present danger of encountering snags.
ever-presentadjective
being always present
From this reading In spite of the fact that the staunch little _Warrior_ was proceeding down stream, progress was slow because of the unmarked channel, and the ever-present danger of encountering snags.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In spite of the fact that the staunch little _Warrior_ was proceeding down stream, progress was slow because of the unmarked channel, and the ever-present danger of encountering snags.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The lonely river, wrapped in the silence of the wilderness, brought to me many a picture of loveliness, yet finally the monotony of it all left the mind drowsy with repetition.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading HISTORY OF THE BEAUCAIRES The first two days and nights of the journey southward were devoid of any special interest or adventure.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading The intense darkness and fog of the first night compelled tying up for several hours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The intense darkness and fog of the first night compelled tying up for several hours.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading HISTORY OF THE BEAUCAIRES The first two days and nights of the journey southward were devoid of any special interest or adventure.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The intense darkness and fog of the first night compelled tying up for several hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The lonely river, wrapped in the silence of the wilderness, brought to me many a picture of loveliness, yet finally the monotony of it all left the mind drowsy with repetition.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The intense darkness and fog of the first night compelled tying up for several hours.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading HISTORY OF THE BEAUCAIRES The first two days and nights of the journey southward were devoid of any special interest or adventure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The lonely river, wrapped in the silence of the wilderness, brought to me many a picture of loveliness, yet finally the monotony of it all left the mind drowsy with repetition.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading HISTORY OF THE BEAUCAIRES The first two days and nights of the journey southward were devoid of any special interest or adventure.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The lonely river, wrapped in the silence of the wilderness, brought to me many a picture of loveliness, yet finally the monotony of it all left the mind drowsy with repetition.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In spite of the fact that the staunch little _Warrior_ was proceeding down stream, progress was slow because of the unmarked channel, and the ever-present danger of encountering snags.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading The lonely river, wrapped in the silence of the wilderness, brought to me many a picture of loveliness, yet finally the monotony of it all left the mind drowsy with repetition.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading The lonely river, wrapped in the silence of the wilderness, brought to me many a picture of loveliness, yet finally the monotony of it all left the mind drowsy with repetition.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The lonely river, wrapped in the silence of the wilderness, brought to me many a picture of loveliness, yet finally the monotony of it all left the mind drowsy with repetition.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The lonely river, wrapped in the silence of the wilderness, brought to me many a picture of loveliness, yet finally the monotony of it all left the mind drowsy with repetition.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The lonely river, wrapped in the silence of the wilderness, brought to me many a picture of loveliness, yet finally the monotony of it all left the mind drowsy with repetition.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading The lonely river, wrapped in the silence of the wilderness, brought to me many a picture of loveliness, yet finally the monotony of it all left the mind drowsy with repetition.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The intense darkness and fog of the first night compelled tying up for several hours.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading HISTORY OF THE BEAUCAIRES The first two days and nights of the journey southward were devoid of any special interest or adventure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HISTORY OF THE BEAUCAIRES The first two days and nights of the journey southward were devoid of any special interest or adventure.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading HISTORY OF THE BEAUCAIRES The first two days and nights of the journey southward were devoid of any special interest or adventure.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Around each tree-crowned bend we swept, skirting shores so similar as to scarcely enable us to realize our progress.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The lonely river, wrapped in the silence of the wilderness, brought to me many a picture of loveliness, yet finally the monotony of it all left the mind drowsy with repetition.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading In spite of the fact that the staunch little _Warrior_ was proceeding down stream, progress was slow because of the unmarked channel, and the ever-present danger of encountering snags.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Around each tree-crowned bend we swept, skirting shores so similar as to scarcely enable us to realize our progress.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Around each tree-crowned bend we swept, skirting shores so similar as to scarcely enable us to realize our progress.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading The lonely river, wrapped in the silence of the wilderness, brought to me many a picture of loveliness, yet finally the monotony of it all left the mind drowsy with repetition.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The lonely river, wrapped in the silence of the wilderness, brought to me many a picture of loveliness, yet finally the monotony of it all left the mind drowsy with repetition.
only a very short time before
From this reading Around each tree-crowned bend we swept, skirting shores so similar as to scarcely enable us to realize our progress.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The intense darkness and fog of the first night compelled tying up for several hours.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Around each tree-crowned bend we swept, skirting shores so similar as to scarcely enable us to realize our progress.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The lonely river, wrapped in the silence of the wilderness, brought to me many a picture of loveliness, yet finally the monotony of it all left the mind drowsy with repetition.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Around each tree-crowned bend we swept, skirting shores so similar as to scarcely enable us to realize our progress.
skirtingadjectiveUS /ˈskɜːrtɪŋ/
being all around the edges; enclosing
From this reading Around each tree-crowned bend we swept, skirting shores so similar as to scarcely enable us to realize our progress.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading In spite of the fact that the staunch little _Warrior_ was proceeding down stream, progress was slow because of the unmarked channel, and the ever-present danger of encountering snags.
snagsnounUS /snæɡz/
plural of “snag” — a sharp protuberance
From this reading In spite of the fact that the staunch little _Warrior_ was proceeding down stream, progress was slow because of the unmarked channel, and the ever-present danger of encountering snags.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Around each tree-crowned bend we swept, skirting shores so similar as to scarcely enable us to realize our progress.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading HISTORY OF THE BEAUCAIRES The first two days and nights of the journey southward were devoid of any special interest or adventure.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading HISTORY OF THE BEAUCAIRES The first two days and nights of the journey southward were devoid of any special interest or adventure.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the fact that the staunch little _Warrior_ was proceeding down stream, progress was slow because of the unmarked channel, and the ever-present danger of encountering snags.
staunchadjectiveUS /stɔːntʃ/
firm and dependable especially in loyalty
From this reading In spite of the fact that the staunch little _Warrior_ was proceeding down stream, progress was slow because of the unmarked channel, and the ever-present danger of encountering snags.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading In spite of the fact that the staunch little _Warrior_ was proceeding down stream, progress was slow because of the unmarked channel, and the ever-present danger of encountering snags.
possessing sweep
From this reading Around each tree-crowned bend we swept, skirting shores so similar as to scarcely enable us to realize our progress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In spite of the fact that the staunch little _Warrior_ was proceeding down stream, progress was slow because of the unmarked channel, and the ever-present danger of encountering snags.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HISTORY OF THE BEAUCAIRES The first two days and nights of the journey southward were devoid of any special interest or adventure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The lonely river, wrapped in the silence of the wilderness, brought to me many a picture of loveliness, yet finally the monotony of it all left the mind drowsy with repetition.
tree-crowned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Around each tree-crowned bend we swept, skirting shores so similar as to scarcely enable us to realize our progress.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading HISTORY OF THE BEAUCAIRES The first two days and nights of the journey southward were devoid of any special interest or adventure.
tyingnounUS /ˈtaɪɪŋ/
the act of tying or binding things together
From this reading The intense darkness and fog of the first night compelled tying up for several hours.
unmarkedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɑːrkt/
not having an identifying mark
From this reading In spite of the fact that the staunch little _Warrior_ was proceeding down stream, progress was slow because of the unmarked channel, and the ever-present danger of encountering snags.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The intense darkness and fog of the first night compelled tying up for several hours.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Around each tree-crowned bend we swept, skirting shores so similar as to scarcely enable us to realize our progress.
WarriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading In spite of the fact that the staunch little _Warrior_ was proceeding down stream, progress was slow because of the unmarked channel, and the ever-present danger of encountering snags.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In spite of the fact that the staunch little _Warrior_ was proceeding down stream, progress was slow because of the unmarked channel, and the ever-present danger of encountering snags.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Around each tree-crowned bend we swept, skirting shores so similar as to scarcely enable us to realize our progress.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HISTORY OF THE BEAUCAIRES The first two days and nights of the journey southward were devoid of any special interest or adventure.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading The lonely river, wrapped in the silence of the wilderness, brought to me many a picture of loveliness, yet finally the monotony of it all left the mind drowsy with repetition.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The lonely river, wrapped in the silence of the wilderness, brought to me many a picture of loveliness, yet finally the monotony of it all left the mind drowsy with repetition.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading The lonely river, wrapped in the silence of the wilderness, brought to me many a picture of loveliness, yet finally the monotony of it all left the mind drowsy with repetition.
but in spite of that
From this reading The lonely river, wrapped in the silence of the wilderness, brought to me many a picture of loveliness, yet finally the monotony of it all left the mind drowsy with repetition.
