used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The dawn was yet a pale promise in the East when from Independence, out through the dripping woods and clearings, rose the tumult of breaking camps.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day broke still and clear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Catch up!" sounded under the trees and out and away over valley and upland as the lumbering wagons, freighted deep for the long trail, swung into the road.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading David's camp was astir long before the sun was up.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Catch up!" sounded under the trees and out and away over valley and upland as the lumbering wagons, freighted deep for the long trail, swung into the road.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading David's camp was astir long before the sun was up.
the act of breaking something
From this reading The dawn was yet a pale promise in the East when from Independence, out through the dripping woods and clearings, rose the tumult of breaking camps.
lacking funds
From this reading The next day broke still and clear.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading David's camp was astir long before the sun was up.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The dawn was yet a pale promise in the East when from Independence, out through the dripping woods and clearings, rose the tumult of breaking camps.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The rattle of the yoke chains and the raucous cry of "Catch up!
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading The rattle of the yoke chains and the raucous cry of "Catch up!
rid of obstructions
From this reading The next day broke still and clear.
clearings
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From this reading The dawn was yet a pale promise in the East when from Independence, out through the dripping woods and clearings, rose the tumult of breaking camps.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The rattle of the yoke chains and the raucous cry of "Catch up!
David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading David's camp was astir long before the sun was up.
the first light of day
From this reading The dawn was yet a pale promise in the East when from Independence, out through the dripping woods and clearings, rose the tumult of breaking camps.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day broke still and clear.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Catch up!" sounded under the trees and out and away over valley and upland as the lumbering wagons, freighted deep for the long trail, swung into the road.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading The dawn was yet a pale promise in the East when from Independence, out through the dripping woods and clearings, rose the tumult of breaking camps.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The dawn was yet a pale promise in the East when from Independence, out through the dripping woods and clearings, rose the tumult of breaking camps.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Catch up!" sounded under the trees and out and away over valley and upland as the lumbering wagons, freighted deep for the long trail, swung into the road.
freighted
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From this reading Catch up!" sounded under the trees and out and away over valley and upland as the lumbering wagons, freighted deep for the long trail, swung into the road.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The dawn was yet a pale promise in the East when from Independence, out through the dripping woods and clearings, rose the tumult of breaking camps.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The dawn was yet a pale promise in the East when from Independence, out through the dripping woods and clearings, rose the tumult of breaking camps.
IndependencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading The dawn was yet a pale promise in the East when from Independence, out through the dripping woods and clearings, rose the tumult of breaking camps.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Catch up!" sounded under the trees and out and away over valley and upland as the lumbering wagons, freighted deep for the long trail, swung into the road.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Catch up!" sounded under the trees and out and away over valley and upland as the lumbering wagons, freighted deep for the long trail, swung into the road.
lumberingnounUS /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/
the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber
From this reading Catch up!" sounded under the trees and out and away over valley and upland as the lumbering wagons, freighted deep for the long trail, swung into the road.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day broke still and clear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The dawn was yet a pale promise in the East when from Independence, out through the dripping woods and clearings, rose the tumult of breaking camps.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The dawn was yet a pale promise in the East when from Independence, out through the dripping woods and clearings, rose the tumult of breaking camps.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Catch up!" sounded under the trees and out and away over valley and upland as the lumbering wagons, freighted deep for the long trail, swung into the road.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The dawn was yet a pale promise in the East when from Independence, out through the dripping woods and clearings, rose the tumult of breaking camps.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The dawn was yet a pale promise in the East when from Independence, out through the dripping woods and clearings, rose the tumult of breaking camps.
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading The rattle of the yoke chains and the raucous cry of "Catch up!
raucousadjectiveUS /ˈrɔːkəs/
unpleasantly loud and harsh
From this reading The rattle of the yoke chains and the raucous cry of "Catch up!
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Catch up!" sounded under the trees and out and away over valley and upland as the lumbering wagons, freighted deep for the long trail, swung into the road.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The dawn was yet a pale promise in the East when from Independence, out through the dripping woods and clearings, rose the tumult of breaking camps.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Catch up!" sounded under the trees and out and away over valley and upland as the lumbering wagons, freighted deep for the long trail, swung into the road.
not in physical motion
From this reading The next day broke still and clear.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading David's camp was astir long before the sun was up.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Catch up!" sounded under the trees and out and away over valley and upland as the lumbering wagons, freighted deep for the long trail, swung into the road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day broke still and clear.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The dawn was yet a pale promise in the East when from Independence, out through the dripping woods and clearings, rose the tumult of breaking camps.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Catch up!" sounded under the trees and out and away over valley and upland as the lumbering wagons, freighted deep for the long trail, swung into the road.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Catch up!" sounded under the trees and out and away over valley and upland as the lumbering wagons, freighted deep for the long trail, swung into the road.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading The dawn was yet a pale promise in the East when from Independence, out through the dripping woods and clearings, rose the tumult of breaking camps.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Catch up!" sounded under the trees and out and away over valley and upland as the lumbering wagons, freighted deep for the long trail, swung into the road.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The rattle of the yoke chains and the raucous cry of "Catch up!
uplandadjectiveUS /ˈʌplənd/
used of high or hilly country
From this reading Catch up!" sounded under the trees and out and away over valley and upland as the lumbering wagons, freighted deep for the long trail, swung into the road.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Catch up!" sounded under the trees and out and away over valley and upland as the lumbering wagons, freighted deep for the long trail, swung into the road.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Catch up!" sounded under the trees and out and away over valley and upland as the lumbering wagons, freighted deep for the long trail, swung into the road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dawn was yet a pale promise in the East when from Independence, out through the dripping woods and clearings, rose the tumult of breaking camps.
at the time that
From this reading The dawn was yet a pale promise in the East when from Independence, out through the dripping woods and clearings, rose the tumult of breaking camps.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The dawn was yet a pale promise in the East when from Independence, out through the dripping woods and clearings, rose the tumult of breaking camps.
but in spite of that
From this reading The dawn was yet a pale promise in the East when from Independence, out through the dripping woods and clearings, rose the tumult of breaking camps.
yokenounUS /joʊk/
fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
From this reading The rattle of the yoke chains and the raucous cry of "Catch up!
