used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading It possessed no other apparent advantage for a resting-place than in its elevation and form, which might render defence easy, and surprise nearly impossible.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It possessed no other apparent advantage for a resting-place than in its elevation and form, which might render defence easy, and surprise nearly impossible.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The one in question was high and precipitous; its top flattened, as usual; but with one of its sides more than ordinarily irregular.
have
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The one in question was high and precipitous; its top flattened, as usual; but with one of its sides more than ordinarily irregular.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Cursed by my tribe If I forgive him."
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
condolencenounUS /kənˈdoʊləns/
an expression of sympathy with another's grief
From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
CursedadjectiveUS /kɜːrst/
deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading "Cursed by my tribe If I forgive him."
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading It possessed no other apparent advantage for a resting-place than in its elevation and form, which might render defence easy, and surprise nearly impossible.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
devotingverbUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It possessed no other apparent advantage for a resting-place than in its elevation and form, which might render defence easy, and surprise nearly impossible.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading It possessed no other apparent advantage for a resting-place than in its elevation and form, which might render defence easy, and surprise nearly impossible.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
the organ of sight
From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
feebler
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From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
flattenedadjectiveUS /ˈflætənd/
having been flattened
From this reading The one in question was high and precipitous; its top flattened, as usual; but with one of its sides more than ordinarily irregular.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading "Cursed by my tribe If I forgive him."
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It possessed no other apparent advantage for a resting-place than in its elevation and form, which might render defence easy, and surprise nearly impossible.
many times at short intervals
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
HeywardnounUS /ˈheɪwərd/
United States writer (1885-1940)
From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The one in question was high and precipitous; its top flattened, as usual; but with one of its sides more than ordinarily irregular.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Cursed by my tribe If I forgive him."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Cursed by my tribe If I forgive him."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Cursed by my tribe If I forgive him."
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It possessed no other apparent advantage for a resting-place than in its elevation and form, which might render defence easy, and surprise nearly impossible.
improbableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːbəbəl/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading The one in question was high and precipitous; its top flattened, as usual; but with one of its sides more than ordinarily irregular.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It possessed no other apparent advantage for a resting-place than in its elevation and form, which might render defence easy, and surprise nearly impossible.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The one in question was high and precipitous; its top flattened, as usual; but with one of its sides more than ordinarily irregular.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
for more time
From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It possessed no other apparent advantage for a resting-place than in its elevation and form, which might render defence easy, and surprise nearly impossible.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The one in question was high and precipitous; its top flattened, as usual; but with one of its sides more than ordinarily irregular.
moundsnounUS /maʊndz/
plural of “mound” — (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Cursed by my tribe If I forgive him."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It possessed no other apparent advantage for a resting-place than in its elevation and form, which might render defence easy, and surprise nearly impossible.
not any; not one
From this reading It possessed no other apparent advantage for a resting-place than in its elevation and form, which might render defence easy, and surprise nearly impossible.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
ordinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading The one in question was high and precipitous; its top flattened, as usual; but with one of its sides more than ordinarily irregular.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It possessed no other apparent advantage for a resting-place than in its elevation and form, which might render defence easy, and surprise nearly impossible.
peculiaritiesnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading It possessed no other apparent advantage for a resting-place than in its elevation and form, which might render defence easy, and surprise nearly impossible.
precipitousadjectiveUS /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
done with very great haste and without due deliberation
From this reading The one in question was high and precipitous; its top flattened, as usual; but with one of its sides more than ordinarily irregular.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
pyramidaladjectiveUS /pərˈæmədəl/
resembling a pyramid
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The one in question was high and precipitous; its top flattened, as usual; but with one of its sides more than ordinarily irregular.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading It possessed no other apparent advantage for a resting-place than in its elevation and form, which might render defence easy, and surprise nearly impossible.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
resting-place
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From this reading It possessed no other apparent advantage for a resting-place than in its elevation and form, which might render defence easy, and surprise nearly impossible.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
ShylocknounUS /ˈʃaɪlɑːk/
someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The one in question was high and precipitous; its top flattened, as usual; but with one of its sides more than ordinarily irregular.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It possessed no other apparent advantage for a resting-place than in its elevation and form, which might render defence easy, and surprise nearly impossible.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The one in question was high and precipitous; its top flattened, as usual; but with one of its sides more than ordinarily irregular.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As Heyward, however, no longer expected that rescue which time and distance now rendered so improbable, he regarded these little peculiarities with an eye devoid of interest, devoting himself entirely to the comfort and condolence of his feebler companions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The one in question was high and precipitous; its top flattened, as usual; but with one of its sides more than ordinarily irregular.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading "Cursed by my tribe If I forgive him."
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The one in question was high and precipitous; its top flattened, as usual; but with one of its sides more than ordinarily irregular.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The one in question was high and precipitous; its top flattened, as usual; but with one of its sides more than ordinarily irregular.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Shylock._ The Indian had selected, for this desirable purpose, one of those steep, pyramidal hills, which bear a strong resemblance to artificial mounds, and which so frequently occur in the valleys of America.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The one in question was high and precipitous; its top flattened, as usual; but with one of its sides more than ordinarily irregular.
