used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Favoured by the beautiful weather, I made daily excursions in every direction, reaping a rich harvest everywhere.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I grew more and more familiar with the peculiar features of the country, and every day I grew more in sympathy with the smiling, charming valley shut in by mountains crowned with bald summits.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading I grew more and more familiar with the peculiar features of the country, and every day I grew more in sympathy with the smiling, charming valley shut in by mountains crowned with bald summits.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Favoured by the beautiful weather, I made daily excursions in every direction, reaping a rich harvest everywhere.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The first eventful days which I passed in Luttach were followed by weeks that were more serene.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The character of the inhabitants of Southern Ukraine soon grew familiar to me.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading I grew more and more familiar with the peculiar features of the country, and every day I grew more in sympathy with the smiling, charming valley shut in by mountains crowned with bald summits.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I grew more and more familiar with the peculiar features of the country, and every day I grew more in sympathy with the smiling, charming valley shut in by mountains crowned with bald summits.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading I grew more and more familiar with the peculiar features of the country, and every day I grew more in sympathy with the smiling, charming valley shut in by mountains crowned with bald summits.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Favoured by the beautiful weather, I made daily excursions in every direction, reaping a rich harvest everywhere.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I grew more and more familiar with the peculiar features of the country, and every day I grew more in sympathy with the smiling, charming valley shut in by mountains crowned with bald summits.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The first eventful days which I passed in Luttach were followed by weeks that were more serene.
greatly pleased
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Favoured by the beautiful weather, I made daily excursions in every direction, reaping a rich harvest everywhere.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading The first eventful days which I passed in Luttach were followed by weeks that were more serene.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Favoured by the beautiful weather, I made daily excursions in every direction, reaping a rich harvest everywhere.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Favoured by the beautiful weather, I made daily excursions in every direction, reaping a rich harvest everywhere.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Favoured by the beautiful weather, I made daily excursions in every direction, reaping a rich harvest everywhere.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading I grew more and more familiar with the peculiar features of the country, and every day I grew more in sympathy with the smiling, charming valley shut in by mountains crowned with bald summits.
Favoured
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From this reading Favoured by the beautiful weather, I made daily excursions in every direction, reaping a rich harvest everywhere.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading I grew more and more familiar with the peculiar features of the country, and every day I grew more in sympathy with the smiling, charming valley shut in by mountains crowned with bald summits.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first eventful days which I passed in Luttach were followed by weeks that were more serene.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The first eventful days which I passed in Luttach were followed by weeks that were more serene.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading I grew more and more familiar with the peculiar features of the country, and every day I grew more in sympathy with the smiling, charming valley shut in by mountains crowned with bald summits.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading Favoured by the beautiful weather, I made daily excursions in every direction, reaping a rich harvest everywhere.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The first eventful days which I passed in Luttach were followed by weeks that were more serene.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first eventful days which I passed in Luttach were followed by weeks that were more serene.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The character of the inhabitants of Southern Ukraine soon grew familiar to me.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
Luttach
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From this reading The first eventful days which I passed in Luttach were followed by weeks that were more serene.
luxuriantadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriənt/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Favoured by the beautiful weather, I made daily excursions in every direction, reaping a rich harvest everywhere.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
become covered with mist
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The first eventful days which I passed in Luttach were followed by weeks that were more serene.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading I grew more and more familiar with the peculiar features of the country, and every day I grew more in sympathy with the smiling, charming valley shut in by mountains crowned with bald summits.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I grew more and more familiar with the peculiar features of the country, and every day I grew more in sympathy with the smiling, charming valley shut in by mountains crowned with bald summits.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The first eventful days which I passed in Luttach were followed by weeks that were more serene.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading I grew more and more familiar with the peculiar features of the country, and every day I grew more in sympathy with the smiling, charming valley shut in by mountains crowned with bald summits.
with speed
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
reapingverbUS /ˈriːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading Favoured by the beautiful weather, I made daily excursions in every direction, reaping a rich harvest everywhere.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Favoured by the beautiful weather, I made daily excursions in every direction, reaping a rich harvest everywhere.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading The first eventful days which I passed in Luttach were followed by weeks that were more serene.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading I grew more and more familiar with the peculiar features of the country, and every day I grew more in sympathy with the smiling, charming valley shut in by mountains crowned with bald summits.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading I grew more and more familiar with the peculiar features of the country, and every day I grew more in sympathy with the smiling, charming valley shut in by mountains crowned with bald summits.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
in the near future
From this reading The character of the inhabitants of Southern Ukraine soon grew familiar to me.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The character of the inhabitants of Southern Ukraine soon grew familiar to me.
summitsnounUS /ˈsʌmɪts/
plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading I grew more and more familiar with the peculiar features of the country, and every day I grew more in sympathy with the smiling, charming valley shut in by mountains crowned with bald summits.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading I grew more and more familiar with the peculiar features of the country, and every day I grew more in sympathy with the smiling, charming valley shut in by mountains crowned with bald summits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first eventful days which I passed in Luttach were followed by weeks that were more serene.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first eventful days which I passed in Luttach were followed by weeks that were more serene.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The character of the inhabitants of Southern Ukraine soon grew familiar to me.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
UkrainenounUS /juːˈkreɪn/
a republic in southeastern Europe; formerly a European soviet; the center of the original Russian state which came into existence in the ninth century
From this reading The character of the inhabitants of Southern Ukraine soon grew familiar to me.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading I grew more and more familiar with the peculiar features of the country, and every day I grew more in sympathy with the smiling, charming valley shut in by mountains crowned with bald summits.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Favoured by the beautiful weather, I made daily excursions in every direction, reaping a rich harvest everywhere.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The first eventful days which I passed in Luttach were followed by weeks that were more serene.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first eventful days which I passed in Luttach were followed by weeks that were more serene.
at the time that
From this reading The contrast between the barren gray rocks and the luxuriant valley at their feet particularly charmed me, and I especially delighted in the view when the sun sank behind the mountains, which were quickly enveloped in a soft twilight mist, the noble outlines of their peaks showing clear against the sky in the light of the setting sun.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first eventful days which I passed in Luttach were followed by weeks that were more serene.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I grew more and more familiar with the peculiar features of the country, and every day I grew more in sympathy with the smiling, charming valley shut in by mountains crowned with bald summits.
