used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE NEW MOVERS Far away, across the wide gray plain, appeared a tiny dot, apparently an unimportant fixture of the landscape.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE NEW MOVERS Far away, across the wide gray plain, appeared a tiny dot, apparently an unimportant fixture of the landscape.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Presently an occasional side-blown puff of dust added a certain heraldry, and thus finally the white-topped wagon and its plodding team came fully into view, crawling ever persistently from the East into the West.
(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 An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It came always crawling steadily on.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE NEW MOVERS Far away, across the wide gray plain, appeared a tiny dot, apparently an unimportant fixture of the landscape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
from appearances alone
From this reading THE NEW MOVERS Far away, across the wide gray plain, appeared a tiny dot, apparently an unimportant fixture of the landscape.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE NEW MOVERS Far away, across the wide gray plain, appeared a tiny dot, apparently an unimportant fixture of the landscape.
make certain of
From this reading An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE NEW MOVERS Far away, across the wide gray plain, appeared a tiny dot, apparently an unimportant fixture of the landscape.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Under the shifting play of the prairie sun the little object appeared now dark, now light in colour, but became gradually more distinct.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Under the shifting play of the prairie sun the little object appeared now dark, now light in colour, but became gradually more distinct.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It came always crawling steadily on.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Presently an occasional side-blown puff of dust added a certain heraldry, and thus finally the white-topped wagon and its plodding team came fully into view, crawling ever persistently from the East into the West.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Under the shifting play of the prairie sun the little object appeared now dark, now light in colour, but became gradually more distinct.
crawlingnounUS /ˈkrɔːlɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading It came always crawling steadily on.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Under the shifting play of the prairie sun the little object appeared now dark, now light in colour, but became gradually more distinct.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Under the shifting play of the prairie sun the little object appeared now dark, now light in colour, but became gradually more distinct.
dotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading THE NEW MOVERS Far away, across the wide gray plain, appeared a tiny dot, apparently an unimportant fixture of the landscape.
remove the dust from
From this reading Presently an occasional side-blown puff of dust added a certain heraldry, and thus finally the white-topped wagon and its plodding team came fully into view, crawling ever persistently from the East into the West.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Presently an occasional side-blown puff of dust added a certain heraldry, and thus finally the white-topped wagon and its plodding team came fully into view, crawling ever persistently from the East into the West.
divisible by two
From this reading An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
at any time
From this reading Presently an occasional side-blown puff of dust added a certain heraldry, and thus finally the white-topped wagon and its plodding team came fully into view, crawling ever persistently from the East into the West.
the organ of sight
From this reading An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE NEW MOVERS Far away, across the wide gray plain, appeared a tiny dot, apparently an unimportant fixture of the landscape.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Presently an occasional side-blown puff of dust added a certain heraldry, and thus finally the white-topped wagon and its plodding team came fully into view, crawling ever persistently from the East into the West.
fixturenounUS /ˈfɪkstʃər/
an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)
From this reading THE NEW MOVERS Far away, across the wide gray plain, appeared a tiny dot, apparently an unimportant fixture of the landscape.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Presently an occasional side-blown puff of dust added a certain heraldry, and thus finally the white-topped wagon and its plodding team came fully into view, crawling ever persistently from the East into the West.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Presently an occasional side-blown puff of dust added a certain heraldry, and thus finally the white-topped wagon and its plodding team came fully into view, crawling ever persistently from the East into the West.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Under the shifting play of the prairie sun the little object appeared now dark, now light in colour, but became gradually more distinct.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading THE NEW MOVERS Far away, across the wide gray plain, appeared a tiny dot, apparently an unimportant fixture of the landscape.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
heraldrynounUS /ˈherəldri/
the study and classification of armorial bearings and the tracing of genealogies
From this reading Presently an occasional side-blown puff of dust added a certain heraldry, and thus finally the white-topped wagon and its plodding team came fully into view, crawling ever persistently from the East into the West.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Under the shifting play of the prairie sun the little object appeared now dark, now light in colour, but became gradually more distinct.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Presently an occasional side-blown puff of dust added a certain heraldry, and thus finally the white-topped wagon and its plodding team came fully into view, crawling ever persistently from the East into the West.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Presently an occasional side-blown puff of dust added a certain heraldry, and thus finally the white-topped wagon and its plodding team came fully into view, crawling ever persistently from the East into the West.
keenestadjectiveUS /ˈkiːnəst/
superlative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading THE NEW MOVERS Far away, across the wide gray plain, appeared a tiny dot, apparently an unimportant fixture of the landscape.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Under the shifting play of the prairie sun the little object appeared now dark, now light in colour, but became gradually more distinct.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Under the shifting play of the prairie sun the little object appeared now dark, now light in colour, but became gradually more distinct.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
MOVERSnounUS /ˈmuːvərz/
plural of “mover” — workman employed by a moving company
From this reading THE NEW MOVERS Far away, across the wide gray plain, appeared a tiny dot, apparently an unimportant fixture of the landscape.
in motion
From this reading An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW MOVERS Far away, across the wide gray plain, appeared a tiny dot, apparently an unimportant fixture of the landscape.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Presently an occasional side-blown puff of dust added a certain heraldry, and thus finally the white-topped wagon and its plodding team came fully into view, crawling ever persistently from the East into the West.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEW MOVERS Far away, across the wide gray plain, appeared a tiny dot, apparently an unimportant fixture of the landscape.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It came always crawling steadily on.
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading Presently an occasional side-blown puff of dust added a certain heraldry, and thus finally the white-topped wagon and its plodding team came fully into view, crawling ever persistently from the East into the West.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading THE NEW MOVERS Far away, across the wide gray plain, appeared a tiny dot, apparently an unimportant fixture of the landscape.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Under the shifting play of the prairie sun the little object appeared now dark, now light in colour, but became gradually more distinct.
ploddingnounUS /ˈplɑːdɪŋ/
hard monotonous routine work
From this reading Presently an occasional side-blown puff of dust added a certain heraldry, and thus finally the white-topped wagon and its plodding team came fully into view, crawling ever persistently from the East into the West.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading Under the shifting play of the prairie sun the little object appeared now dark, now light in colour, but became gradually more distinct.
in the near future
From this reading Presently an occasional side-blown puff of dust added a certain heraldry, and thus finally the white-topped wagon and its plodding team came fully into view, crawling ever persistently from the East into the West.
puffverbUS /pʌf/
smoke and exhale strongly
From this reading Presently an occasional side-blown puff of dust added a certain heraldry, and thus finally the white-topped wagon and its plodding team came fully into view, crawling ever persistently from the East into the West.
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading Under the shifting play of the prairie sun the little object appeared now dark, now light in colour, but became gradually more distinct.
side-blown
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From this reading Presently an occasional side-blown puff of dust added a certain heraldry, and thus finally the white-topped wagon and its plodding team came fully into view, crawling ever persistently from the East into the West.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading It came always crawling steadily on.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Under the shifting play of the prairie sun the little object appeared now dark, now light in colour, but became gradually more distinct.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Presently an occasional side-blown puff of dust added a certain heraldry, and thus finally the white-topped wagon and its plodding team came fully into view, crawling ever persistently from the East into the West.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW MOVERS Far away, across the wide gray plain, appeared a tiny dot, apparently an unimportant fixture of the landscape.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Presently an occasional side-blown puff of dust added a certain heraldry, and thus finally the white-topped wagon and its plodding team came fully into view, crawling ever persistently from the East into the West.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
very small
From this reading THE NEW MOVERS Far away, across the wide gray plain, appeared a tiny dot, apparently an unimportant fixture of the landscape.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the shifting play of the prairie sun the little object appeared now dark, now light in colour, but became gradually more distinct.
unimportantadjectiveUS /ənɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
not important
From this reading THE NEW MOVERS Far away, across the wide gray plain, appeared a tiny dot, apparently an unimportant fixture of the landscape.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Presently an occasional side-blown puff of dust added a certain heraldry, and thus finally the white-topped wagon and its plodding team came fully into view, crawling ever persistently from the East into the West.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Presently an occasional side-blown puff of dust added a certain heraldry, and thus finally the white-topped wagon and its plodding team came fully into view, crawling ever persistently from the East into the West.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Presently an occasional side-blown puff of dust added a certain heraldry, and thus finally the white-topped wagon and its plodding team came fully into view, crawling ever persistently from the East into the West.
white-topped
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From this reading Presently an occasional side-blown puff of dust added a certain heraldry, and thus finally the white-topped wagon and its plodding team came fully into view, crawling ever persistently from the East into the West.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading THE NEW MOVERS Far away, across the wide gray plain, appeared a tiny dot, apparently an unimportant fixture of the landscape.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
but in spite of that
From this reading An hour earlier it might not have been observed at all by even the keenest eye, and it would have needed yet more time to assure an observer even now that the dot was a moving object.
