used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Half a mile from the spot where Macora and his tribe had been left feasting, was an open plain, lit by the beams of a brilliant moon.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Night being the usual time for those animals to feed, the youths calculated upon making an addition to the list of their prizes,--nor were they disappointed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Night being the usual time for those animals to feed, the youths calculated upon making an addition to the list of their prizes,--nor were they disappointed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Half a mile from the spot where Macora and his tribe had been left feasting, was an open plain, lit by the beams of a brilliant moon.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Night being the usual time for those animals to feed, the youths calculated upon making an addition to the list of their prizes,--nor were they disappointed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The animals, entirely unacquainted with the dangerous character of those who were approaching, neither stirred from the spot nor took any notice of the horsemen, until the latter were within close range of them.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The animals, entirely unacquainted with the dangerous character of those who were approaching, neither stirred from the spot nor took any notice of the horsemen, until the latter were within close range of them.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading Half a mile from the spot where Macora and his tribe had been left feasting, was an open plain, lit by the beams of a brilliant moon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Half a mile from the spot where Macora and his tribe had been left feasting, was an open plain, lit by the beams of a brilliant moon.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Night being the usual time for those animals to feed, the youths calculated upon making an addition to the list of their prizes,--nor were they disappointed.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Half a mile from the spot where Macora and his tribe had been left feasting, was an open plain, lit by the beams of a brilliant moon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Half a mile from the spot where Macora and his tribe had been left feasting, was an open plain, lit by the beams of a brilliant moon.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Night being the usual time for those animals to feed, the youths calculated upon making an addition to the list of their prizes,--nor were they disappointed.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The animals, entirely unacquainted with the dangerous character of those who were approaching, neither stirred from the spot nor took any notice of the horsemen, until the latter were within close range of them.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The animals, entirely unacquainted with the dangerous character of those who were approaching, neither stirred from the spot nor took any notice of the horsemen, until the latter were within close range of them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ten or fifteen dark objects were seen moving slowly over its surface; and leaning forward in their saddles, the hunters could see that they were hippopotami.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The animals, entirely unacquainted with the dangerous character of those who were approaching, neither stirred from the spot nor took any notice of the horsemen, until the latter were within close range of them.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Ten or fifteen dark objects were seen moving slowly over its surface; and leaning forward in their saddles, the hunters could see that they were hippopotami.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Night being the usual time for those animals to feed, the youths calculated upon making an addition to the list of their prizes,--nor were they disappointed.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The animals, entirely unacquainted with the dangerous character of those who were approaching, neither stirred from the spot nor took any notice of the horsemen, until the latter were within close range of them.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading Half a mile from the spot where Macora and his tribe had been left feasting, was an open plain, lit by the beams of a brilliant moon.
provide as food
From this reading Night being the usual time for those animals to feed, the youths calculated upon making an addition to the list of their prizes,--nor were they disappointed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Ten or fifteen dark objects were seen moving slowly over its surface; and leaning forward in their saddles, the hunters could see that they were hippopotami.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Night being the usual time for those animals to feed, the youths calculated upon making an addition to the list of their prizes,--nor were they disappointed.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Ten or fifteen dark objects were seen moving slowly over its surface; and leaning forward in their saddles, the hunters could see that they were hippopotami.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Half a mile from the spot where Macora and his tribe had been left feasting, was an open plain, lit by the beams of a brilliant moon.
in a gradual manner
From this reading They rode gently towards them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Half a mile from the spot where Macora and his tribe had been left feasting, was an open plain, lit by the beams of a brilliant moon.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half a mile from the spot where Macora and his tribe had been left feasting, was an open plain, lit by the beams of a brilliant moon.
hippopotami
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From this reading Ten or fifteen dark objects were seen moving slowly over its surface; and leaning forward in their saddles, the hunters could see that they were hippopotami.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Half a mile from the spot where Macora and his tribe had been left feasting, was an open plain, lit by the beams of a brilliant moon.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading The animals, entirely unacquainted with the dangerous character of those who were approaching, neither stirred from the spot nor took any notice of the horsemen, until the latter were within close range of them.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading Ten or fifteen dark objects were seen moving slowly over its surface; and leaning forward in their saddles, the hunters could see that they were hippopotami.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ten or fifteen dark objects were seen moving slowly over its surface; and leaning forward in their saddles, the hunters could see that they were hippopotami.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Ten or fifteen dark objects were seen moving slowly over its surface; and leaning forward in their saddles, the hunters could see that they were hippopotami.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The animals, entirely unacquainted with the dangerous character of those who were approaching, neither stirred from the spot nor took any notice of the horsemen, until the latter were within close range of them.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Ten or fifteen dark objects were seen moving slowly over its surface; and leaning forward in their saddles, the hunters could see that they were hippopotami.
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 Half a mile from the spot where Macora and his tribe had been left feasting, was an open plain, lit by the beams of a brilliant moon.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Night being the usual time for those animals to feed, the youths calculated upon making an addition to the list of their prizes,--nor were they disappointed.
provided with artificial light
From this reading Half a mile from the spot where Macora and his tribe had been left feasting, was an open plain, lit by the beams of a brilliant moon.
Macora
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From this reading Half a mile from the spot where Macora and his tribe had been left feasting, was an open plain, lit by the beams of a brilliant moon.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Night being the usual time for those animals to feed, the youths calculated upon making an addition to the list of their prizes,--nor were they disappointed.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Half a mile from the spot where Macora and his tribe had been left feasting, was an open plain, lit by the beams of a brilliant moon.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Half a mile from the spot where Macora and his tribe had been left feasting, was an open plain, lit by the beams of a brilliant moon.
in motion
From this reading Ten or fifteen dark objects were seen moving slowly over its surface; and leaning forward in their saddles, the hunters could see that they were hippopotami.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The animals, entirely unacquainted with the dangerous character of those who were approaching, neither stirred from the spot nor took any notice of the horsemen, until the latter were within close range of them.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Night being the usual time for those animals to feed, the youths calculated upon making an addition to the list of their prizes,--nor were they disappointed.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Night being the usual time for those animals to feed, the youths calculated upon making an addition to the list of their prizes,--nor were they disappointed.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The animals, entirely unacquainted with the dangerous character of those who were approaching, neither stirred from the spot nor took any notice of the horsemen, until the latter were within close range of them.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Ten or fifteen dark objects were seen moving slowly over its surface; and leaning forward in their saddles, the hunters could see that they were hippopotami.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Night being the usual time for those animals to feed, the youths calculated upon making an addition to the list of their prizes,--nor were they disappointed.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Half a mile from the spot where Macora and his tribe had been left feasting, was an open plain, lit by the beams of a brilliant moon.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ten or fifteen dark objects were seen moving slowly over its surface; and leaning forward in their saddles, the hunters could see that they were hippopotami.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Ten or fifteen dark objects were seen moving slowly over its surface; and leaning forward in their saddles, the hunters could see that they were hippopotami.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Half a mile from the spot where Macora and his tribe had been left feasting, was an open plain, lit by the beams of a brilliant moon.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Night being the usual time for those animals to feed, the youths calculated upon making an addition to the list of their prizes,--nor were they disappointed.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The animals, entirely unacquainted with the dangerous character of those who were approaching, neither stirred from the spot nor took any notice of the horsemen, until the latter were within close range of them.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading They rode gently towards them.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading Ten or fifteen dark objects were seen moving slowly over its surface; and leaning forward in their saddles, the hunters could see that they were hippopotami.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Ten or fifteen dark objects were seen moving slowly over its surface; and leaning forward in their saddles, the hunters could see that they were hippopotami.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Ten or fifteen dark objects were seen moving slowly over its surface; and leaning forward in their saddles, the hunters could see that they were hippopotami.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Ten or fifteen dark objects were seen moving slowly over its surface; and leaning forward in their saddles, the hunters could see that they were hippopotami.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Half a mile from the spot where Macora and his tribe had been left feasting, was an open plain, lit by the beams of a brilliant moon.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The animals, entirely unacquainted with the dangerous character of those who were approaching, neither stirred from the spot nor took any notice of the horsemen, until the latter were within close range of them.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Ten or fifteen dark objects were seen moving slowly over its surface; and leaning forward in their saddles, the hunters could see that they were hippopotami.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten or fifteen dark objects were seen moving slowly over its surface; and leaning forward in their saddles, the hunters could see that they were hippopotami.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ten or fifteen dark objects were seen moving slowly over its surface; and leaning forward in their saddles, the hunters could see that they were hippopotami.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Night being the usual time for those animals to feed, the youths calculated upon making an addition to the list of their prizes,--nor were they disappointed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Night being the usual time for those animals to feed, the youths calculated upon making an addition to the list of their prizes,--nor were they disappointed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They rode gently towards them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Night being the usual time for those animals to feed, the youths calculated upon making an addition to the list of their prizes,--nor were they disappointed.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Night being the usual time for those animals to feed, the youths calculated upon making an addition to the list of their prizes,--nor were they disappointed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Night being the usual time for those animals to feed, the youths calculated upon making an addition to the list of their prizes,--nor were they disappointed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Night being the usual time for those animals to feed, the youths calculated upon making an addition to the list of their prizes,--nor were they disappointed.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The animals, entirely unacquainted with the dangerous character of those who were approaching, neither stirred from the spot nor took any notice of the horsemen, until the latter were within close range of them.
in the direction of
From this reading They rode gently towards them.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Half a mile from the spot where Macora and his tribe had been left feasting, was an open plain, lit by the beams of a brilliant moon.
unacquaintedadjective
not knowledgeable about something specified
From this reading The animals, entirely unacquainted with the dangerous character of those who were approaching, neither stirred from the spot nor took any notice of the horsemen, until the latter were within close range of them.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The animals, entirely unacquainted with the dangerous character of those who were approaching, neither stirred from the spot nor took any notice of the horsemen, until the latter were within close range of them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Night being the usual time for those animals to feed, the youths calculated upon making an addition to the list of their prizes,--nor were they disappointed.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Night being the usual time for those animals to feed, the youths calculated upon making an addition to the list of their prizes,--nor were they disappointed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Half a mile from the spot where Macora and his tribe had been left feasting, was an open plain, lit by the beams of a brilliant moon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Night being the usual time for those animals to feed, the youths calculated upon making an addition to the list of their prizes,--nor were they disappointed.
in or at the place that
From this reading Half a mile from the spot where Macora and his tribe had been left feasting, was an open plain, lit by the beams of a brilliant moon.
which person or people
From this reading The animals, entirely unacquainted with the dangerous character of those who were approaching, neither stirred from the spot nor took any notice of the horsemen, until the latter were within close range of them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The animals, entirely unacquainted with the dangerous character of those who were approaching, neither stirred from the spot nor took any notice of the horsemen, until the latter were within close range of them.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The animals, entirely unacquainted with the dangerous character of those who were approaching, neither stirred from the spot nor took any notice of the horsemen, until the latter were within close range of them.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Night being the usual time for those animals to feed, the youths calculated upon making an addition to the list of their prizes,--nor were they disappointed.
