used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a circuit of ten miles there is not a single village to be seen.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Over the entire mountain chain not a single roadway; even the footpaths break off suddenly in the rocks, either leading to a waterfall covered over with leaves, or to an abandoned charcoal hut where no grass could grow in the sooty vicinity.
anew
From this reading AZRAELE Again we are in Hungary, among the mountains of Homolka, in that part of the country where no one has yet cared to dwell.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AZRAELE Again we are in Hungary, among the mountains of Homolka, in that part of the country where no one has yet cared to dwell.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Over the entire mountain chain not a single roadway; even the footpaths break off suddenly in the rocks, either leading to a waterfall covered over with leaves, or to an abandoned charcoal hut where no grass could grow in the sooty vicinity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AZRAELE Again we are in Hungary, among the mountains of Homolka, in that part of the country where no one has yet cared to dwell.
aslantadverb
over or across in a slanting direction
From this reading While the sunbeams lie aslant over this region, drawing over it a gilded veil of mist, we can hardly distinguish a single object of the panorama.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Gradually a broad ravine draws our attention.
AZRAELE
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From this reading AZRAELE Again we are in Hungary, among the mountains of Homolka, in that part of the country where no one has yet cared to dwell.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In a circuit of ten miles there is not a single village to be seen.
terminate
From this reading Over the entire mountain chain not a single roadway; even the footpaths break off suddenly in the rocks, either leading to a waterfall covered over with leaves, or to an abandoned charcoal hut where no grass could grow in the sooty vicinity.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Gradually a broad ravine draws our attention.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading While the sunbeams lie aslant over this region, drawing over it a gilded veil of mist, we can hardly distinguish a single object of the panorama.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading AZRAELE Again we are in Hungary, among the mountains of Homolka, in that part of the country where no one has yet cared to dwell.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Over the entire mountain chain not a single roadway; even the footpaths break off suddenly in the rocks, either leading to a waterfall covered over with leaves, or to an abandoned charcoal hut where no grass could grow in the sooty vicinity.
charcoalnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrkoʊl/
a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air
From this reading Over the entire mountain chain not a single roadway; even the footpaths break off suddenly in the rocks, either leading to a waterfall covered over with leaves, or to an abandoned charcoal hut where no grass could grow in the sooty vicinity.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading In a circuit of ten miles there is not a single village to be seen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Over the entire mountain chain not a single roadway; even the footpaths break off suddenly in the rocks, either leading to a waterfall covered over with leaves, or to an abandoned charcoal hut where no grass could grow in the sooty vicinity.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading AZRAELE Again we are in Hungary, among the mountains of Homolka, in that part of the country where no one has yet cared to dwell.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Over the entire mountain chain not a single roadway; even the footpaths break off suddenly in the rocks, either leading to a waterfall covered over with leaves, or to an abandoned charcoal hut where no grass could grow in the sooty vicinity.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading While the sunbeams lie aslant over this region, drawing over it a gilded veil of mist, we can hardly distinguish a single object of the panorama.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading While the sunbeams lie aslant over this region, drawing over it a gilded veil of mist, we can hardly distinguish a single object of the panorama.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading Gradually a broad ravine draws our attention.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading AZRAELE Again we are in Hungary, among the mountains of Homolka, in that part of the country where no one has yet cared to dwell.
one or the other of two
From this reading Over the entire mountain chain not a single roadway; even the footpaths break off suddenly in the rocks, either leading to a waterfall covered over with leaves, or to an abandoned charcoal hut where no grass could grow in the sooty vicinity.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Over the entire mountain chain not a single roadway; even the footpaths break off suddenly in the rocks, either leading to a waterfall covered over with leaves, or to an abandoned charcoal hut where no grass could grow in the sooty vicinity.
divisible by two
From this reading Over the entire mountain chain not a single roadway; even the footpaths break off suddenly in the rocks, either leading to a waterfall covered over with leaves, or to an abandoned charcoal hut where no grass could grow in the sooty vicinity.
footpaths
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From this reading Over the entire mountain chain not a single roadway; even the footpaths break off suddenly in the rocks, either leading to a waterfall covered over with leaves, or to an abandoned charcoal hut where no grass could grow in the sooty vicinity.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading While the sunbeams lie aslant over this region, drawing over it a gilded veil of mist, we can hardly distinguish a single object of the panorama.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gradually a broad ravine draws our attention.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Over the entire mountain chain not a single roadway; even the footpaths break off suddenly in the rocks, either leading to a waterfall covered over with leaves, or to an abandoned charcoal hut where no grass could grow in the sooty vicinity.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Over the entire mountain chain not a single roadway; even the footpaths break off suddenly in the rocks, either leading to a waterfall covered over with leaves, or to an abandoned charcoal hut where no grass could grow in the sooty vicinity.
only a very short time before
From this reading While the sunbeams lie aslant over this region, drawing over it a gilded veil of mist, we can hardly distinguish a single object of the panorama.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AZRAELE Again we are in Hungary, among the mountains of Homolka, in that part of the country where no one has yet cared to dwell.
Homolka
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From this reading AZRAELE Again we are in Hungary, among the mountains of Homolka, in that part of the country where no one has yet cared to dwell.
HungarynounUS /ˈhʌŋɡəri/
a republic in central Europe
From this reading AZRAELE Again we are in Hungary, among the mountains of Homolka, in that part of the country where no one has yet cared to dwell.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Over the entire mountain chain not a single roadway; even the footpaths break off suddenly in the rocks, either leading to a waterfall covered over with leaves, or to an abandoned charcoal hut where no grass could grow in the sooty vicinity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AZRAELE Again we are in Hungary, among the mountains of Homolka, in that part of the country where no one has yet cared to dwell.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a circuit of ten miles there is not a single village to be seen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While the sunbeams lie aslant over this region, drawing over it a gilded veil of mist, we can hardly distinguish a single object of the panorama.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Over the entire mountain chain not a single roadway; even the footpaths break off suddenly in the rocks, either leading to a waterfall covered over with leaves, or to an abandoned charcoal hut where no grass could grow in the sooty vicinity.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Over the entire mountain chain not a single roadway; even the footpaths break off suddenly in the rocks, either leading to a waterfall covered over with leaves, or to an abandoned charcoal hut where no grass could grow in the sooty vicinity.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading While the sunbeams lie aslant over this region, drawing over it a gilded veil of mist, we can hardly distinguish a single object of the panorama.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading In a circuit of ten miles there is not a single village to be seen.
become covered with mist
From this reading While the sunbeams lie aslant over this region, drawing over it a gilded veil of mist, we can hardly distinguish a single object of the panorama.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Over the entire mountain chain not a single roadway; even the footpaths break off suddenly in the rocks, either leading to a waterfall covered over with leaves, or to an abandoned charcoal hut where no grass could grow in the sooty vicinity.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading AZRAELE Again we are in Hungary, among the mountains of Homolka, in that part of the country where no one has yet cared to dwell.
not any; not one
From this reading AZRAELE Again we are in Hungary, among the mountains of Homolka, in that part of the country where no one has yet cared to dwell.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In a circuit of ten miles there is not a single village to be seen.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading While the sunbeams lie aslant over this region, drawing over it a gilded veil of mist, we can hardly distinguish a single object of the panorama.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AZRAELE Again we are in Hungary, among the mountains of Homolka, in that part of the country where no one has yet cared to dwell.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Over the entire mountain chain not a single roadway; even the footpaths break off suddenly in the rocks, either leading to a waterfall covered over with leaves, or to an abandoned charcoal hut where no grass could grow in the sooty vicinity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AZRAELE Again we are in Hungary, among the mountains of Homolka, in that part of the country where no one has yet cared to dwell.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Over the entire mountain chain not a single roadway; even the footpaths break off suddenly in the rocks, either leading to a waterfall covered over with leaves, or to an abandoned charcoal hut where no grass could grow in the sooty vicinity.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Gradually a broad ravine draws our attention.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the entire mountain chain not a single roadway; even the footpaths break off suddenly in the rocks, either leading to a waterfall covered over with leaves, or to an abandoned charcoal hut where no grass could grow in the sooty vicinity.
panoramanounUS /ˌpænərˈæmə/
the visual percept of a region
From this reading While the sunbeams lie aslant over this region, drawing over it a gilded veil of mist, we can hardly distinguish a single object of the panorama.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading AZRAELE Again we are in Hungary, among the mountains of Homolka, in that part of the country where no one has yet cared to dwell.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading Gradually a broad ravine draws our attention.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading While the sunbeams lie aslant over this region, drawing over it a gilded veil of mist, we can hardly distinguish a single object of the panorama.
roadwaynounUS /ˈroʊdweɪ/
a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
From this reading Over the entire mountain chain not a single roadway; even the footpaths break off suddenly in the rocks, either leading to a waterfall covered over with leaves, or to an abandoned charcoal hut where no grass could grow in the sooty vicinity.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Over the entire mountain chain not a single roadway; even the footpaths break off suddenly in the rocks, either leading to a waterfall covered over with leaves, or to an abandoned charcoal hut where no grass could grow in the sooty vicinity.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In a circuit of ten miles there is not a single village to be seen.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading In a circuit of ten miles there is not a single village to be seen.
sootyadjectiveUS /ˈsuːti/
of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
From this reading Over the entire mountain chain not a single roadway; even the footpaths break off suddenly in the rocks, either leading to a waterfall covered over with leaves, or to an abandoned charcoal hut where no grass could grow in the sooty vicinity.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Over the entire mountain chain not a single roadway; even the footpaths break off suddenly in the rocks, either leading to a waterfall covered over with leaves, or to an abandoned charcoal hut where no grass could grow in the sooty vicinity.
sunbeams
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From this reading While the sunbeams lie aslant over this region, drawing over it a gilded veil of mist, we can hardly distinguish a single object of the panorama.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading In a circuit of ten miles there is not a single village to be seen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AZRAELE Again we are in Hungary, among the mountains of Homolka, in that part of the country where no one has yet cared to dwell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AZRAELE Again we are in Hungary, among the mountains of Homolka, in that part of the country where no one has yet cared to dwell.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In a circuit of ten miles there is not a single village to be seen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While the sunbeams lie aslant over this region, drawing over it a gilded veil of mist, we can hardly distinguish a single object of the panorama.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AZRAELE Again we are in Hungary, among the mountains of Homolka, in that part of the country where no one has yet cared to dwell.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading While the sunbeams lie aslant over this region, drawing over it a gilded veil of mist, we can hardly distinguish a single object of the panorama.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Over the entire mountain chain not a single roadway; even the footpaths break off suddenly in the rocks, either leading to a waterfall covered over with leaves, or to an abandoned charcoal hut where no grass could grow in the sooty vicinity.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading In a circuit of ten miles there is not a single village to be seen.
waterfallnounUS /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/
a steep descent of the water of a river
From this reading Over the entire mountain chain not a single roadway; even the footpaths break off suddenly in the rocks, either leading to a waterfall covered over with leaves, or to an abandoned charcoal hut where no grass could grow in the sooty vicinity.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading AZRAELE Again we are in Hungary, among the mountains of Homolka, in that part of the country where no one has yet cared to dwell.
in or at the place that
From this reading AZRAELE Again we are in Hungary, among the mountains of Homolka, in that part of the country where no one has yet cared to dwell.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the sunbeams lie aslant over this region, drawing over it a gilded veil of mist, we can hardly distinguish a single object of the panorama.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Over the entire mountain chain not a single roadway; even the footpaths break off suddenly in the rocks, either leading to a waterfall covered over with leaves, or to an abandoned charcoal hut where no grass could grow in the sooty vicinity.
but in spite of that
From this reading AZRAELE Again we are in Hungary, among the mountains of Homolka, in that part of the country where no one has yet cared to dwell.
