used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their road, after pursuing the highway for about two miles, diverged into a narrow valley, from which there was no exit save by the mode in which it was entered.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Their road, after pursuing the highway for about two miles, diverged into a narrow valley, from which there was no exit save by the mode in which it was entered.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Vast masses of granite rock, piled heap above heap, hung as it were suspended over their heads, the tangled honey-suckle falling in rich festoons from these, and the purple arbutus glowing like grape-clusters among the leaves.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Their road, after pursuing the highway for about two miles, diverged into a narrow valley, from which there was no exit save by the mode in which it was entered.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was hot and thick, and save when an occasional breeze came, wafted from the water, was even oppressive.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Vast masses of granite rock, piled heap above heap, hung as it were suspended over their heads, the tangled honey-suckle falling in rich festoons from these, and the purple arbutus glowing like grape-clusters among the leaves.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The air was hot and thick, and save when an occasional breeze came, wafted from the water, was even oppressive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
arbutusnoun
any of several evergreen shrubs of the genus Arbutus of temperate Europe and America
From this reading Vast masses of granite rock, piled heap above heap, hung as it were suspended over their heads, the tangled honey-suckle falling in rich festoons from these, and the purple arbutus glowing like grape-clusters among the leaves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Vast masses of granite rock, piled heap above heap, hung as it were suspended over their heads, the tangled honey-suckle falling in rich festoons from these, and the purple arbutus glowing like grape-clusters among the leaves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
autumnaladjectiveUS /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/
of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn
From this reading It was a mellow, autumnal day, when the warmth of colouring is sobered down by massive shadows--the impress of the clouds which moved slowly above.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The air was hot and thick, and save when an occasional breeze came, wafted from the water, was even oppressive.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The air was hot and thick, and save when an occasional breeze came, wafted from the water, was even oppressive.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading It was a mellow, autumnal day, when the warmth of colouring is sobered down by massive shadows--the impress of the clouds which moved slowly above.
colouringnounUS /ˈkʌlərrɪŋ/
a digestible substance used to give color to food
From this reading It was a mellow, autumnal day, when the warmth of colouring is sobered down by massive shadows--the impress of the clouds which moved slowly above.
a female human offspring
From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a mellow, autumnal day, when the warmth of colouring is sobered down by massive shadows--the impress of the clouds which moved slowly above.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
divergedverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrdʒd/
past form of “diverge” — move or draw apart
From this reading Their road, after pursuing the highway for about two miles, diverged into a narrow valley, from which there was no exit save by the mode in which it was entered.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was a mellow, autumnal day, when the warmth of colouring is sobered down by massive shadows--the impress of the clouds which moved slowly above.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Their road, after pursuing the highway for about two miles, diverged into a narrow valley, from which there was no exit save by the mode in which it was entered.
divisible by two
From this reading The air was hot and thick, and save when an occasional breeze came, wafted from the water, was even oppressive.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading Their road, after pursuing the highway for about two miles, diverged into a narrow valley, from which there was no exit save by the mode in which it was entered.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Vast masses of granite rock, piled heap above heap, hung as it were suspended over their heads, the tangled honey-suckle falling in rich festoons from these, and the purple arbutus glowing like grape-clusters among the leaves.
festoons
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From this reading Vast masses of granite rock, piled heap above heap, hung as it were suspended over their heads, the tangled honey-suckle falling in rich festoons from these, and the purple arbutus glowing like grape-clusters among the leaves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their road, after pursuing the highway for about two miles, diverged into a narrow valley, from which there was no exit save by the mode in which it was entered.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Their road, after pursuing the highway for about two miles, diverged into a narrow valley, from which there was no exit save by the mode in which it was entered.
glennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Vast masses of granite rock, piled heap above heap, hung as it were suspended over their heads, the tangled honey-suckle falling in rich festoons from these, and the purple arbutus glowing like grape-clusters among the leaves.
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading Vast masses of granite rock, piled heap above heap, hung as it were suspended over their heads, the tangled honey-suckle falling in rich festoons from these, and the purple arbutus glowing like grape-clusters among the leaves.
grape-clusters
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From this reading Vast masses of granite rock, piled heap above heap, hung as it were suspended over their heads, the tangled honey-suckle falling in rich festoons from these, and the purple arbutus glowing like grape-clusters among the leaves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Vast masses of granite rock, piled heap above heap, hung as it were suspended over their heads, the tangled honey-suckle falling in rich festoons from these, and the purple arbutus glowing like grape-clusters among the leaves.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Vast masses of granite rock, piled heap above heap, hung as it were suspended over their heads, the tangled honey-suckle falling in rich festoons from these, and the purple arbutus glowing like grape-clusters among the leaves.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading Their road, after pursuing the highway for about two miles, diverged into a narrow valley, from which there was no exit save by the mode in which it was entered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
honey-suckle
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From this reading Vast masses of granite rock, piled heap above heap, hung as it were suspended over their heads, the tangled honey-suckle falling in rich festoons from these, and the purple arbutus glowing like grape-clusters among the leaves.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The air was hot and thick, and save when an occasional breeze came, wafted from the water, was even oppressive.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Vast masses of granite rock, piled heap above heap, hung as it were suspended over their heads, the tangled honey-suckle falling in rich festoons from these, and the purple arbutus glowing like grape-clusters among the leaves.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading It was a mellow, autumnal day, when the warmth of colouring is sobered down by massive shadows--the impress of the clouds which moved slowly above.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Their road, after pursuing the highway for about two miles, diverged into a narrow valley, from which there was no exit save by the mode in which it was entered.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Their road, after pursuing the highway for about two miles, diverged into a narrow valley, from which there was no exit save by the mode in which it was entered.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a mellow, autumnal day, when the warmth of colouring is sobered down by massive shadows--the impress of the clouds which moved slowly above.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Their road, after pursuing the highway for about two miles, diverged into a narrow valley, from which there was no exit save by the mode in which it was entered.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Vast masses of granite rock, piled heap above heap, hung as it were suspended over their heads, the tangled honey-suckle falling in rich festoons from these, and the purple arbutus glowing like grape-clusters among the leaves.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Vast masses of granite rock, piled heap above heap, hung as it were suspended over their heads, the tangled honey-suckle falling in rich festoons from these, and the purple arbutus glowing like grape-clusters among the leaves.
Marmaduke's
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From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading Vast masses of granite rock, piled heap above heap, hung as it were suspended over their heads, the tangled honey-suckle falling in rich festoons from these, and the purple arbutus glowing like grape-clusters among the leaves.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading It was a mellow, autumnal day, when the warmth of colouring is sobered down by massive shadows--the impress of the clouds which moved slowly above.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading It was a mellow, autumnal day, when the warmth of colouring is sobered down by massive shadows--the impress of the clouds which moved slowly above.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Their road, after pursuing the highway for about two miles, diverged into a narrow valley, from which there was no exit save by the mode in which it was entered.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Their road, after pursuing the highway for about two miles, diverged into a narrow valley, from which there was no exit save by the mode in which it was entered.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading It was a mellow, autumnal day, when the warmth of colouring is sobered down by massive shadows--the impress of the clouds which moved slowly above.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Their road, after pursuing the highway for about two miles, diverged into a narrow valley, from which there was no exit save by the mode in which it was entered.
not any; not one
From this reading Their road, after pursuing the highway for about two miles, diverged into a narrow valley, from which there was no exit save by the mode in which it was entered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The air was hot and thick, and save when an occasional breeze came, wafted from the water, was even oppressive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading The air was hot and thick, and save when an occasional breeze came, wafted from the water, was even oppressive.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Vast masses of granite rock, piled heap above heap, hung as it were suspended over their heads, the tangled honey-suckle falling in rich festoons from these, and the purple arbutus glowing like grape-clusters among the leaves.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading Vast masses of granite rock, piled heap above heap, hung as it were suspended over their heads, the tangled honey-suckle falling in rich festoons from these, and the purple arbutus glowing like grape-clusters among the leaves.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Vast masses of granite rock, piled heap above heap, hung as it were suspended over their heads, the tangled honey-suckle falling in rich festoons from these, and the purple arbutus glowing like grape-clusters among the leaves.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading Their road, after pursuing the highway for about two miles, diverged into a narrow valley, from which there was no exit save by the mode in which it was entered.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Vast masses of granite rock, piled heap above heap, hung as it were suspended over their heads, the tangled honey-suckle falling in rich festoons from these, and the purple arbutus glowing like grape-clusters among the leaves.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Their road, after pursuing the highway for about two miles, diverged into a narrow valley, from which there was no exit save by the mode in which it was entered.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Vast masses of granite rock, piled heap above heap, hung as it were suspended over their heads, the tangled honey-suckle falling in rich festoons from these, and the purple arbutus glowing like grape-clusters among the leaves.
except for; apart from
From this reading Their road, after pursuing the highway for about two miles, diverged into a narrow valley, from which there was no exit save by the mode in which it was entered.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading It was a mellow, autumnal day, when the warmth of colouring is sobered down by massive shadows--the impress of the clouds which moved slowly above.
term of address for a man
From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading It was a mellow, autumnal day, when the warmth of colouring is sobered down by massive shadows--the impress of the clouds which moved slowly above.
soberedverbUS /ˈsoʊbərd/
past form of “sober” — cause to become sober
From this reading It was a mellow, autumnal day, when the warmth of colouring is sobered down by massive shadows--the impress of the clouds which moved slowly above.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading Vast masses of granite rock, piled heap above heap, hung as it were suspended over their heads, the tangled honey-suckle falling in rich festoons from these, and the purple arbutus glowing like grape-clusters among the leaves.
tangledadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading Vast masses of granite rock, piled heap above heap, hung as it were suspended over their heads, the tangled honey-suckle falling in rich festoons from these, and the purple arbutus glowing like grape-clusters among the leaves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Their road, after pursuing the highway for about two miles, diverged into a narrow valley, from which there was no exit save by the mode in which it was entered.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Vast masses of granite rock, piled heap above heap, hung as it were suspended over their heads, the tangled honey-suckle falling in rich festoons from these, and the purple arbutus glowing like grape-clusters among the leaves.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The air was hot and thick, and save when an occasional breeze came, wafted from the water, was even oppressive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Their road, after pursuing the highway for about two miles, diverged into a narrow valley, from which there was no exit save by the mode in which it was entered.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Their road, after pursuing the highway for about two miles, diverged into a narrow valley, from which there was no exit save by the mode in which it was entered.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Vast masses of granite rock, piled heap above heap, hung as it were suspended over their heads, the tangled honey-suckle falling in rich festoons from these, and the purple arbutus glowing like grape-clusters among the leaves.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
waftedverbUS /ˈwɑːftɪd/
past form of “waft” — be driven or carried along, as by the air
From this reading The air was hot and thick, and save when an occasional breeze came, wafted from the water, was even oppressive.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading It was a mellow, autumnal day, when the warmth of colouring is sobered down by massive shadows--the impress of the clouds which moved slowly above.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although deferred by the accidents of the morning, Sir Marmaduke's visit to the priest was not abandoned, and at length, he and his daughter set out on their excursion up the glen.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The air was hot and thick, and save when an occasional breeze came, wafted from the water, was even oppressive.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Vast masses of granite rock, piled heap above heap, hung as it were suspended over their heads, the tangled honey-suckle falling in rich festoons from these, and the purple arbutus glowing like grape-clusters among the leaves.
at the time that
From this reading It was a mellow, autumnal day, when the warmth of colouring is sobered down by massive shadows--the impress of the clouds which moved slowly above.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Their road, after pursuing the highway for about two miles, diverged into a narrow valley, from which there was no exit save by the mode in which it was entered.
