adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MAJOR IN THE MOUNTAINS The quivering heat of August was giving way and the golden peace of autumn was spreading through the land.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The breath of mountain woods by day was as cool as the breath of valleys at night.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The breath of mountain woods by day was as cool as the breath of valleys at night.
AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading THE MAJOR IN THE MOUNTAINS The quivering heat of August was giving way and the golden peace of autumn was spreading through the land.
autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading THE MAJOR IN THE MOUNTAINS The quivering heat of August was giving way and the golden peace of autumn was spreading through the land.
awkwardlyadverbUS /ˈɔːkwərdli/
in an awkward manner
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading In the mountains, boy and girl were leaving school for work in the fields, and from the Cumberland foothills to the Ohio, boy and girl were leaving happy holidays for school.
branchnounUS /bræntʃ/
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Where the road turned from the river and up the mountain, the man did a peculiar thing, for there, in that lonely wilderness, he stopped, dismounted, tied the reins to an overhanging branch and, leaving mare and colt behind, strode up the mountain, on and on, disappearing over the top.
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The breath of mountain woods by day was as cool as the breath of valleys at night.
brownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The breath of mountain woods by day was as cool as the breath of valleys at night.
coltnounUS /koʊlt/
a young male horse under the age of four
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The breath of mountain woods by day was as cool as the breath of valleys at night.
CumberlandnounUS /ˈkʌmbərlənd/
English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)
From this reading In the mountains, boy and girl were leaving school for work in the fields, and from the Cumberland foothills to the Ohio, boy and girl were leaving happy holidays for school.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The breath of mountain woods by day was as cool as the breath of valleys at night.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Where the road turned from the river and up the mountain, the man did a peculiar thing, for there, in that lonely wilderness, he stopped, dismounted, tied the reins to an overhanging branch and, leaving mare and colt behind, strode up the mountain, on and on, disappearing over the top.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Where the road turned from the river and up the mountain, the man did a peculiar thing, for there, in that lonely wilderness, he stopped, dismounted, tied the reins to an overhanging branch and, leaving mare and colt behind, strode up the mountain, on and on, disappearing over the top.
dismounted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Where the road turned from the river and up the mountain, the man did a peculiar thing, for there, in that lonely wilderness, he stopped, dismounted, tied the reins to an overhanging branch and, leaving mare and colt behind, strode up the mountain, on and on, disappearing over the top.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
drouthnoun
a prolonged shortage
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
fieldsnounUS /fiːldz/
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading In the mountains, boy and girl were leaving school for work in the fields, and from the Cumberland foothills to the Ohio, boy and girl were leaving happy holidays for school.
foothillsnounUS /ˈfʊthɪlz/
plural of “foothill” — a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain
From this reading In the mountains, boy and girl were leaving school for work in the fields, and from the Cumberland foothills to the Ohio, boy and girl were leaving happy holidays for school.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the mountains, boy and girl were leaving school for work in the fields, and from the Cumberland foothills to the Ohio, boy and girl were leaving happy holidays for school.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the mountains, boy and girl were leaving school for work in the fields, and from the Cumberland foothills to the Ohio, boy and girl were leaving happy holidays for school.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading In the mountains, boy and girl were leaving school for work in the fields, and from the Cumberland foothills to the Ohio, boy and girl were leaving happy holidays for school.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading THE MAJOR IN THE MOUNTAINS The quivering heat of August was giving way and the golden peace of autumn was spreading through the land.
goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading THE MAJOR IN THE MOUNTAINS The quivering heat of August was giving way and the golden peace of autumn was spreading through the land.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading In the mountains, boy and girl were leaving school for work in the fields, and from the Cumberland foothills to the Ohio, boy and girl were leaving happy holidays for school.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Where the road turned from the river and up the mountain, the man did a peculiar thing, for there, in that lonely wilderness, he stopped, dismounted, tied the reins to an overhanging branch and, leaving mare and colt behind, strode up the mountain, on and on, disappearing over the top.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading THE MAJOR IN THE MOUNTAINS The quivering heat of August was giving way and the golden peace of autumn was spreading through the land.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading In the mountains, boy and girl were leaving school for work in the fields, and from the Cumberland foothills to the Ohio, boy and girl were leaving happy holidays for school.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MAJOR IN THE MOUNTAINS The quivering heat of August was giving way and the golden peace of autumn was spreading through the land.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE MAJOR IN THE MOUNTAINS The quivering heat of August was giving way and the golden peace of autumn was spreading through the land.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading In the mountains, boy and girl were leaving school for work in the fields, and from the Cumberland foothills to the Ohio, boy and girl were leaving happy holidays for school.
lonelyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnli/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Where the road turned from the river and up the mountain, the man did a peculiar thing, for there, in that lonely wilderness, he stopped, dismounted, tied the reins to an overhanging branch and, leaving mare and colt behind, strode up the mountain, on and on, disappearing over the top.
long-leggedadjective
having long legs
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
MAJORadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading THE MAJOR IN THE MOUNTAINS The quivering heat of August was giving way and the golden peace of autumn was spreading through the land.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The breath of mountain woods by day was as cool as the breath of valleys at night.
MOUNTAINSnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE MAJOR IN THE MOUNTAINS The quivering heat of August was giving way and the golden peace of autumn was spreading through the land.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The breath of mountain woods by day was as cool as the breath of valleys at night.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAJOR IN THE MOUNTAINS The quivering heat of August was giving way and the golden peace of autumn was spreading through the land.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading In the mountains, boy and girl were leaving school for work in the fields, and from the Cumberland foothills to the Ohio, boy and girl were leaving happy holidays for school.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Where the road turned from the river and up the mountain, the man did a peculiar thing, for there, in that lonely wilderness, he stopped, dismounted, tied the reins to an overhanging branch and, leaving mare and colt behind, strode up the mountain, on and on, disappearing over the top.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading Where the road turned from the river and up the mountain, the man did a peculiar thing, for there, in that lonely wilderness, he stopped, dismounted, tied the reins to an overhanging branch and, leaving mare and colt behind, strode up the mountain, on and on, disappearing over the top.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading THE MAJOR IN THE MOUNTAINS The quivering heat of August was giving way and the golden peace of autumn was spreading through the land.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Where the road turned from the river and up the mountain, the man did a peculiar thing, for there, in that lonely wilderness, he stopped, dismounted, tied the reins to an overhanging branch and, leaving mare and colt behind, strode up the mountain, on and on, disappearing over the top.
poolsnounUS /puːlz/
plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading THE MAJOR IN THE MOUNTAINS The quivering heat of August was giving way and the golden peace of autumn was spreading through the land.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading Where the road turned from the river and up the mountain, the man did a peculiar thing, for there, in that lonely wilderness, he stopped, dismounted, tied the reins to an overhanging branch and, leaving mare and colt behind, strode up the mountain, on and on, disappearing over the top.
riffles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
rough-hairedadjective
having hair that feels rough
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading In the mountains, boy and girl were leaving school for work in the fields, and from the Cumberland foothills to the Ohio, boy and girl were leaving happy holidays for school.
shiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading THE MAJOR IN THE MOUNTAINS The quivering heat of August was giving way and the golden peace of autumn was spreading through the land.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Where the road turned from the river and up the mountain, the man did a peculiar thing, for there, in that lonely wilderness, he stopped, dismounted, tied the reins to an overhanging branch and, leaving mare and colt behind, strode up the mountain, on and on, disappearing over the top.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Where the road turned from the river and up the mountain, the man did a peculiar thing, for there, in that lonely wilderness, he stopped, dismounted, tied the reins to an overhanging branch and, leaving mare and colt behind, strode up the mountain, on and on, disappearing over the top.
stumblingverbUS /ˈstʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
switchedverbUS /swɪtʃt/
past form of “switch” — change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
tailnounUS /teɪl/
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAJOR IN THE MOUNTAINS The quivering heat of August was giving way and the golden peace of autumn was spreading through the land.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Where the road turned from the river and up the mountain, the man did a peculiar thing, for there, in that lonely wilderness, he stopped, dismounted, tied the reins to an overhanging branch and, leaving mare and colt behind, strode up the mountain, on and on, disappearing over the top.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Where the road turned from the river and up the mountain, the man did a peculiar thing, for there, in that lonely wilderness, he stopped, dismounted, tied the reins to an overhanging branch and, leaving mare and colt behind, strode up the mountain, on and on, disappearing over the top.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE MAJOR IN THE MOUNTAINS The quivering heat of August was giving way and the golden peace of autumn was spreading through the land.
tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/
bound or secured closely
From this reading Where the road turned from the river and up the mountain, the man did a peculiar thing, for there, in that lonely wilderness, he stopped, dismounted, tied the reins to an overhanging branch and, leaving mare and colt behind, strode up the mountain, on and on, disappearing over the top.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the mountains, boy and girl were leaving school for work in the fields, and from the Cumberland foothills to the Ohio, boy and girl were leaving happy holidays for school.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading Where the road turned from the river and up the mountain, the man did a peculiar thing, for there, in that lonely wilderness, he stopped, dismounted, tied the reins to an overhanging branch and, leaving mare and colt behind, strode up the mountain, on and on, disappearing over the top.
tricklingverbUS /ˈtrɪklɪŋ/
-ing form of “trickle” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Where the road turned from the river and up the mountain, the man did a peculiar thing, for there, in that lonely wilderness, he stopped, dismounted, tied the reins to an overhanging branch and, leaving mare and colt behind, strode up the mountain, on and on, disappearing over the top.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Where the road turned from the river and up the mountain, the man did a peculiar thing, for there, in that lonely wilderness, he stopped, dismounted, tied the reins to an overhanging branch and, leaving mare and colt behind, strode up the mountain, on and on, disappearing over the top.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The breath of mountain woods by day was as cool as the breath of valleys at night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAJOR IN THE MOUNTAINS The quivering heat of August was giving way and the golden peace of autumn was spreading through the land.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE MAJOR IN THE MOUNTAINS The quivering heat of August was giving way and the golden peace of autumn was spreading through the land.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the mountains, boy and girl were leaving school for work in the fields, and from the Cumberland foothills to the Ohio, boy and girl were leaving happy holidays for school.
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Where the road turned from the river and up the mountain, the man did a peculiar thing, for there, in that lonely wilderness, he stopped, dismounted, tied the reins to an overhanging branch and, leaving mare and colt behind, strode up the mountain, on and on, disappearing over the top.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Where the road turned from the river and up the mountain, the man did a peculiar thing, for there, in that lonely wilderness, he stopped, dismounted, tied the reins to an overhanging branch and, leaving mare and colt behind, strode up the mountain, on and on, disappearing over the top.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Along a rough, rocky road and down a shining river, now sunk to deep pools with trickling riffles between--for a drouth was on the land--rode a tall, gaunt man on an old brown mare that switched with her tail now and then at a long-legged, rough-haired colt stumbling awkwardly behind.
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The breath of mountain woods by day was as cool as the breath of valleys at night.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In the mountains, boy and girl were leaving school for work in the fields, and from the Cumberland foothills to the Ohio, boy and girl were leaving happy holidays for school.
