used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Journey It was a beautiful summer morning, and the hills and valleys of Brittany were flooded with sunlight.
adjacentadjectiveUS /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
From this reading As if still more to enhance the beauty of the scene, a cavalcade was seen approaching from the adjacent wooded heights.
equally
From this reading The beauty of the fields and green woods concealed alike all traces of the last winter’s storms and the ravages so often occasioned by men when they sow the earth with fire and blood.
(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 All Nature seemed exultant, and all living things were sharing her transports.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Journey It was a beautiful summer morning, and the hills and valleys of Brittany were flooded with sunlight.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading As if still more to enhance the beauty of the scene, a cavalcade was seen approaching from the adjacent wooded heights.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As if still more to enhance the beauty of the scene, a cavalcade was seen approaching from the adjacent wooded heights.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The Journey It was a beautiful summer morning, and the hills and valleys of Brittany were flooded with sunlight.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The beauty of the fields and green woods concealed alike all traces of the last winter’s storms and the ravages so often occasioned by men when they sow the earth with fire and blood.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The beauty of the fields and green woods concealed alike all traces of the last winter’s storms and the ravages so often occasioned by men when they sow the earth with fire and blood.
BrittanynounUS /ˈbrɪtəni/
a former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay
From this reading The Journey It was a beautiful summer morning, and the hills and valleys of Brittany were flooded with sunlight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The beauty of the fields and green woods concealed alike all traces of the last winter’s storms and the ravages so often occasioned by men when they sow the earth with fire and blood.
cavalcadenounUS /ˈkævəlkeɪd/
a procession of people traveling on horseback
From this reading As if still more to enhance the beauty of the scene, a cavalcade was seen approaching from the adjacent wooded heights.
not accessible to view
From this reading The beauty of the fields and green woods concealed alike all traces of the last winter’s storms and the ravages so often occasioned by men when they sow the earth with fire and blood.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The beauty of the fields and green woods concealed alike all traces of the last winter’s storms and the ravages so often occasioned by men when they sow the earth with fire and blood.
enhanceverbUS /enˈhæns/
increase
From this reading As if still more to enhance the beauty of the scene, a cavalcade was seen approaching from the adjacent wooded heights.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The riders followed the winding road, now in groups, now singly, and sometimes were entirely hidden from view.
exultantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzʌltənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading All Nature seemed exultant, and all living things were sharing her transports.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The beauty of the fields and green woods concealed alike all traces of the last winter’s storms and the ravages so often occasioned by men when they sow the earth with fire and blood.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The beauty of the fields and green woods concealed alike all traces of the last winter’s storms and the ravages so often occasioned by men when they sow the earth with fire and blood.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading The Journey It was a beautiful summer morning, and the hills and valleys of Brittany were flooded with sunlight.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The riders followed the winding road, now in groups, now singly, and sometimes were entirely hidden from view.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As if still more to enhance the beauty of the scene, a cavalcade was seen approaching from the adjacent wooded heights.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The beauty of the fields and green woods concealed alike all traces of the last winter’s storms and the ravages so often occasioned by men when they sow the earth with fire and blood.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The riders followed the winding road, now in groups, now singly, and sometimes were entirely hidden from view.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading As if still more to enhance the beauty of the scene, a cavalcade was seen approaching from the adjacent wooded heights.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All Nature seemed exultant, and all living things were sharing her transports.
not accessible to view
From this reading The riders followed the winding road, now in groups, now singly, and sometimes were entirely hidden from view.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The Journey It was a beautiful summer morning, and the hills and valleys of Brittany were flooded with sunlight.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As if still more to enhance the beauty of the scene, a cavalcade was seen approaching from the adjacent wooded heights.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The riders followed the winding road, now in groups, now singly, and sometimes were entirely hidden from view.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Journey It was a beautiful summer morning, and the hills and valleys of Brittany were flooded with sunlight.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The Journey It was a beautiful summer morning, and the hills and valleys of Brittany were flooded with sunlight.
immediately past
From this reading The beauty of the fields and green woods concealed alike all traces of the last winter’s storms and the ravages so often occasioned by men when they sow the earth with fire and blood.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading All Nature seemed exultant, and all living things were sharing her transports.
the force of workers available
From this reading The beauty of the fields and green woods concealed alike all traces of the last winter’s storms and the ravages so often occasioned by men when they sow the earth with fire and blood.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As if still more to enhance the beauty of the scene, a cavalcade was seen approaching from the adjacent wooded heights.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Journey It was a beautiful summer morning, and the hills and valleys of Brittany were flooded with sunlight.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading All Nature seemed exultant, and all living things were sharing her transports.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The riders followed the winding road, now in groups, now singly, and sometimes were entirely hidden from view.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading The beauty of the fields and green woods concealed alike all traces of the last winter’s storms and the ravages so often occasioned by men when they sow the earth with fire and blood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Journey It was a beautiful summer morning, and the hills and valleys of Brittany were flooded with sunlight.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The beauty of the fields and green woods concealed alike all traces of the last winter’s storms and the ravages so often occasioned by men when they sow the earth with fire and blood.
ravagesnounUS /ˈrævɪdʒɪz/
plural of “ravage” — (usually plural) a destructive action
From this reading The beauty of the fields and green woods concealed alike all traces of the last winter’s storms and the ravages so often occasioned by men when they sow the earth with fire and blood.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading The riders followed the winding road, now in groups, now singly, and sometimes were entirely hidden from view.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The riders followed the winding road, now in groups, now singly, and sometimes were entirely hidden from view.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading As if still more to enhance the beauty of the scene, a cavalcade was seen approaching from the adjacent wooded heights.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All Nature seemed exultant, and all living things were sharing her transports.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As if still more to enhance the beauty of the scene, a cavalcade was seen approaching from the adjacent wooded heights.
sharingnounUS /ˈʃerɪŋ/
using or enjoying something jointly with others
From this reading All Nature seemed exultant, and all living things were sharing her transports.
singlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡli/
one by one; one at a time
From this reading The riders followed the winding road, now in groups, now singly, and sometimes were entirely hidden from view.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The beauty of the fields and green woods concealed alike all traces of the last winter’s storms and the ravages so often occasioned by men when they sow the earth with fire and blood.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The riders followed the winding road, now in groups, now singly, and sometimes were entirely hidden from view.
sowverbUS /saʊ/
place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
From this reading The beauty of the fields and green woods concealed alike all traces of the last winter’s storms and the ravages so often occasioned by men when they sow the earth with fire and blood.
not in physical motion
From this reading As if still more to enhance the beauty of the scene, a cavalcade was seen approaching from the adjacent wooded heights.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading The beauty of the fields and green woods concealed alike all traces of the last winter’s storms and the ravages so often occasioned by men when they sow the earth with fire and blood.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The Journey It was a beautiful summer morning, and the hills and valleys of Brittany were flooded with sunlight.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The Journey It was a beautiful summer morning, and the hills and valleys of Brittany were flooded with sunlight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Journey It was a beautiful summer morning, and the hills and valleys of Brittany were flooded with sunlight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The beauty of the fields and green woods concealed alike all traces of the last winter’s storms and the ravages so often occasioned by men when they sow the earth with fire and blood.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading All Nature seemed exultant, and all living things were sharing her transports.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As if still more to enhance the beauty of the scene, a cavalcade was seen approaching from the adjacent wooded heights.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading The beauty of the fields and green woods concealed alike all traces of the last winter’s storms and the ravages so often occasioned by men when they sow the earth with fire and blood.
transportsnounUS /trænˈspɔːrts/
plural of “transport” — something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading All Nature seemed exultant, and all living things were sharing her transports.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The Journey It was a beautiful summer morning, and the hills and valleys of Brittany were flooded with sunlight.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The riders followed the winding road, now in groups, now singly, and sometimes were entirely hidden from view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Journey It was a beautiful summer morning, and the hills and valleys of Brittany were flooded with sunlight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Journey It was a beautiful summer morning, and the hills and valleys of Brittany were flooded with sunlight.
at the time that
From this reading The beauty of the fields and green woods concealed alike all traces of the last winter’s storms and the ravages so often occasioned by men when they sow the earth with fire and blood.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading The riders followed the winding road, now in groups, now singly, and sometimes were entirely hidden from view.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The beauty of the fields and green woods concealed alike all traces of the last winter’s storms and the ravages so often occasioned by men when they sow the earth with fire and blood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Journey It was a beautiful summer morning, and the hills and valleys of Brittany were flooded with sunlight.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading As if still more to enhance the beauty of the scene, a cavalcade was seen approaching from the adjacent wooded heights.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The beauty of the fields and green woods concealed alike all traces of the last winter’s storms and the ravages so often occasioned by men when they sow the earth with fire and blood.
