used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The morning was such a one as only the Rockies can produce.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE At the Lodge too an early breakfast was held, though it was five hours later than the one at the camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The whole party was down by nine-thirty and was on the road within the hour.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The morning was such a one as only the Rockies can produce.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE At the Lodge too an early breakfast was held, though it was five hours later than the one at the camp.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The wine of it ran through the blood warm and stimulating.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A blue sky flecked with light mackerel clouds stretched from the fine edge of the mountains to the ragged line of hills that cut off the view on the other side.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE At the Lodge too an early breakfast was held, though it was five hours later than the one at the camp.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The whole party was down by nine-thirty and was on the road within the hour.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE At the Lodge too an early breakfast was held, though it was five hours later than the one at the camp.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The morning was such a one as only the Rockies can produce.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading A blue sky flecked with light mackerel clouds stretched from the fine edge of the mountains to the ragged line of hills that cut off the view on the other side.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading A blue sky flecked with light mackerel clouds stretched from the fine edge of the mountains to the ragged line of hills that cut off the view on the other side.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The whole party was down by nine-thirty and was on the road within the hour.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE At the Lodge too an early breakfast was held, though it was five hours later than the one at the camp.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading A blue sky flecked with light mackerel clouds stretched from the fine edge of the mountains to the ragged line of hills that cut off the view on the other side.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A blue sky flecked with light mackerel clouds stretched from the fine edge of the mountains to the ragged line of hills that cut off the view on the other side.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE At the Lodge too an early breakfast was held, though it was five hours later than the one at the camp.
fleckedadjective
having a pattern of dots
From this reading A blue sky flecked with light mackerel clouds stretched from the fine edge of the mountains to the ragged line of hills that cut off the view on the other side.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE At the Lodge too an early breakfast was held, though it was five hours later than the one at the camp.
FUGITIVESnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE At the Lodge too an early breakfast was held, though it was five hours later than the one at the camp.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE At the Lodge too an early breakfast was held, though it was five hours later than the one at the camp.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading A blue sky flecked with light mackerel clouds stretched from the fine edge of the mountains to the ragged line of hills that cut off the view on the other side.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The whole party was down by nine-thirty and was on the road within the hour.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE At the Lodge too an early breakfast was held, though it was five hours later than the one at the camp.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE At the Lodge too an early breakfast was held, though it was five hours later than the one at the camp.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE At the Lodge too an early breakfast was held, though it was five hours later than the one at the camp.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE At the Lodge too an early breakfast was held, though it was five hours later than the one at the camp.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A blue sky flecked with light mackerel clouds stretched from the fine edge of the mountains to the ragged line of hills that cut off the view on the other side.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A blue sky flecked with light mackerel clouds stretched from the fine edge of the mountains to the ragged line of hills that cut off the view on the other side.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE At the Lodge too an early breakfast was held, though it was five hours later than the one at the camp.
mackerelnounUS /ˈmækərəl/
flesh of very important usually small (to 18 in) fatty Atlantic fish
From this reading A blue sky flecked with light mackerel clouds stretched from the fine edge of the mountains to the ragged line of hills that cut off the view on the other side.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning was such a one as only the Rockies can produce.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A blue sky flecked with light mackerel clouds stretched from the fine edge of the mountains to the ragged line of hills that cut off the view on the other side.
nine-thirty
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From this reading The whole party was down by nine-thirty and was on the road within the hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wine of it ran through the blood warm and stimulating.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A blue sky flecked with light mackerel clouds stretched from the fine edge of the mountains to the ragged line of hills that cut off the view on the other side.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The whole party was down by nine-thirty and was on the road within the hour.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE At the Lodge too an early breakfast was held, though it was five hours later than the one at the camp.
and nothing more
From this reading The morning was such a one as only the Rockies can produce.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A blue sky flecked with light mackerel clouds stretched from the fine edge of the mountains to the ragged line of hills that cut off the view on the other side.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The whole party was down by nine-thirty and was on the road within the hour.
bring forth or yield
From this reading The morning was such a one as only the Rockies can produce.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading A blue sky flecked with light mackerel clouds stretched from the fine edge of the mountains to the ragged line of hills that cut off the view on the other side.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The wine of it ran through the blood warm and stimulating.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The whole party was down by nine-thirty and was on the road within the hour.
RockiesnounUS /ˈrɑːkiz/
the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide
From this reading The morning was such a one as only the Rockies can produce.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A blue sky flecked with light mackerel clouds stretched from the fine edge of the mountains to the ragged line of hills that cut off the view on the other side.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading A blue sky flecked with light mackerel clouds stretched from the fine edge of the mountains to the ragged line of hills that cut off the view on the other side.
stimulatingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ/
rousing or quickening activity or the senses
From this reading The wine of it ran through the blood warm and stimulating.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading A blue sky flecked with light mackerel clouds stretched from the fine edge of the mountains to the ragged line of hills that cut off the view on the other side.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The morning was such a one as only the Rockies can produce.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE At the Lodge too an early breakfast was held, though it was five hours later than the one at the camp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A blue sky flecked with light mackerel clouds stretched from the fine edge of the mountains to the ragged line of hills that cut off the view on the other side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE At the Lodge too an early breakfast was held, though it was five hours later than the one at the camp.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE At the Lodge too an early breakfast was held, though it was five hours later than the one at the camp.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The wine of it ran through the blood warm and stimulating.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A blue sky flecked with light mackerel clouds stretched from the fine edge of the mountains to the ragged line of hills that cut off the view on the other side.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE At the Lodge too an early breakfast was held, though it was five hours later than the one at the camp.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A blue sky flecked with light mackerel clouds stretched from the fine edge of the mountains to the ragged line of hills that cut off the view on the other side.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The wine of it ran through the blood warm and stimulating.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE At the Lodge too an early breakfast was held, though it was five hours later than the one at the camp.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole party was down by nine-thirty and was on the road within the hour.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading The wine of it ran through the blood warm and stimulating.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A blue sky flecked with light mackerel clouds stretched from the fine edge of the mountains to the ragged line of hills that cut off the view on the other side.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The whole party was down by nine-thirty and was on the road within the hour.
