used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I'll seek a readier path."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Their progress, in consequence, was proportionate; and long before the twilight gathered about them, they had made good many toilsome miles on their return.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sun had now fallen low towards the distant mountains; and as their journey lay through the interminable forest, the heat was no longer oppressive.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Their progress, in consequence, was proportionate; and long before the twilight gathered about them, they had made good many toilsome miles on their return.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Their progress, in consequence, was proportionate; and long before the twilight gathered about them, they had made good many toilsome miles on their return.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The sun had now fallen low towards the distant mountains; and as their journey lay through the interminable forest, the heat was no longer oppressive.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The sun had now fallen low towards the distant mountains; and as their journey lay through the interminable forest, the heat was no longer oppressive.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The sun had now fallen low towards the distant mountains; and as their journey lay through the interminable forest, the heat was no longer oppressive.
brought together in one place
From this reading Their progress, in consequence, was proportionate; and long before the twilight gathered about them, they had made good many toilsome miles on their return.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Their progress, in consequence, was proportionate; and long before the twilight gathered about them, they had made good many toilsome miles on their return.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
Hawkeye
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From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The sun had now fallen low towards the distant mountains; and as their journey lay through the interminable forest, the heat was no longer oppressive.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll seek a readier path."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Their progress, in consequence, was proportionate; and long before the twilight gathered about them, they had made good many toilsome miles on their return.
interminableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading The sun had now fallen low towards the distant mountains; and as their journey lay through the interminable forest, the heat was no longer oppressive.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The sun had now fallen low towards the distant mountains; and as their journey lay through the interminable forest, the heat was no longer oppressive.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Their progress, in consequence, was proportionate; and long before the twilight gathered about them, they had made good many toilsome miles on their return.
for more time
From this reading The sun had now fallen low towards the distant mountains; and as their journey lay through the interminable forest, the heat was no longer oppressive.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The sun had now fallen low towards the distant mountains; and as their journey lay through the interminable forest, the heat was no longer oppressive.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Their progress, in consequence, was proportionate; and long before the twilight gathered about them, they had made good many toilsome miles on their return.
Magua
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From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Their progress, in consequence, was proportionate; and long before the twilight gathered about them, they had made good many toilsome miles on their return.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Their progress, in consequence, was proportionate; and long before the twilight gathered about them, they had made good many toilsome miles on their return.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The sun had now fallen low towards the distant mountains; and as their journey lay through the interminable forest, the heat was no longer oppressive.
not any; not one
From this reading The sun had now fallen low towards the distant mountains; and as their journey lay through the interminable forest, the heat was no longer oppressive.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The sun had now fallen low towards the distant mountains; and as their journey lay through the interminable forest, the heat was no longer oppressive.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading The sun had now fallen low towards the distant mountains; and as their journey lay through the interminable forest, the heat was no longer oppressive.
PARNELLnounUS /ˈpɑːrnəl/
Irish nationalist leader (1846-1891)
From this reading PARNELL.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
a course of conduct
From this reading "I'll seek a readier path."
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Their progress, in consequence, was proportionate; and long before the twilight gathered about them, they had made good many toilsome miles on their return.
proportionateadjectiveUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/
being in due proportion
From this reading Their progress, in consequence, was proportionate; and long before the twilight gathered about them, they had made good many toilsome miles on their return.
readieradjectiveUS /ˈrediər/
comparative of “ready” — completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "I'll seek a readier path."
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Their progress, in consequence, was proportionate; and long before the twilight gathered about them, they had made good many toilsome miles on their return.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
try to get or reach
From this reading "I'll seek a readier path."
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun had now fallen low towards the distant mountains; and as their journey lay through the interminable forest, the heat was no longer oppressive.
swellsnounUS /swelz/
plural of “swell” — the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Their progress, in consequence, was proportionate; and long before the twilight gathered about them, they had made good many toilsome miles on their return.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their progress, in consequence, was proportionate; and long before the twilight gathered about them, they had made good many toilsome miles on their return.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The sun had now fallen low towards the distant mountains; and as their journey lay through the interminable forest, the heat was no longer oppressive.
toilsomeadjective
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading Their progress, in consequence, was proportionate; and long before the twilight gathered about them, they had made good many toilsome miles on their return.
in the direction of
From this reading The sun had now fallen low towards the distant mountains; and as their journey lay through the interminable forest, the heat was no longer oppressive.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Their progress, in consequence, was proportionate; and long before the twilight gathered about them, they had made good many toilsome miles on their return.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun had now fallen low towards the distant mountains; and as their journey lay through the interminable forest, the heat was no longer oppressive.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The route taken by Hawkeye lay across those sandy plains, relieved by occasional valleys and swells of land, which had been traversed by their party on the morning of the same day, with the baffled Magua for their guide.
