used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When you look around you in the valleys, all seemed spotted with white and blackish gray.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
APACHESnounUS /əˈpætʃiz/
plural of “apache” — any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma
From this reading THE APACHES.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading When you look around you in the valleys, all seemed spotted with white and blackish gray.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading It was one of those fresh, but lovely autumn mornings, on which travelling is so pleasant.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
blackishadjective
of something that is somewhat black
From this reading When you look around you in the valleys, all seemed spotted with white and blackish gray.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was one of those fresh, but lovely autumn mornings, on which travelling is so pleasant.
CreatornounUS /kriˈeɪtər/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading It was one of those fresh, but lovely autumn mornings, on which travelling is so pleasant.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The sun, gently rising in the horizon, spread its vivifying heat over nature, which seemed smiling on it.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading When you look around you in the valleys, all seemed spotted with white and blackish gray.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The sun, gently rising in the horizon, spread its vivifying heat over nature, which seemed smiling on it.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The sun, gently rising in the horizon, spread its vivifying heat over nature, which seemed smiling on it.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sun, gently rising in the horizon, spread its vivifying heat over nature, which seemed smiling on it.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one of those fresh, but lovely autumn mornings, on which travelling is so pleasant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one of those fresh, but lovely autumn mornings, on which travelling is so pleasant.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The sun, gently rising in the horizon, spread its vivifying heat over nature, which seemed smiling on it.
landscapesnounUS /ˈlændskeɪps/
plural of “landscape” — an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When you look around you in the valleys, all seemed spotted with white and blackish gray.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading It was one of those fresh, but lovely autumn mornings, on which travelling is so pleasant.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was one of those fresh, but lovely autumn mornings, on which travelling is so pleasant.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The sun, gently rising in the horizon, spread its vivifying heat over nature, which seemed smiling on it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was one of those fresh, but lovely autumn mornings, on which travelling is so pleasant.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The sun, gently rising in the horizon, spread its vivifying heat over nature, which seemed smiling on it.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was one of those fresh, but lovely autumn mornings, on which travelling is so pleasant.
plungesnounUS /ˈplʌndʒɪz/
plural of “plunge” — a brief swim in water
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
reverienounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The sun, gently rising in the horizon, spread its vivifying heat over nature, which seemed smiling on it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The sun, gently rising in the horizon, spread its vivifying heat over nature, which seemed smiling on it.
without speaking
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The sun, gently rising in the horizon, spread its vivifying heat over nature, which seemed smiling on it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was one of those fresh, but lovely autumn mornings, on which travelling is so pleasant.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
spottedadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtɪd/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading When you look around you in the valleys, all seemed spotted with white and blackish gray.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The sun, gently rising in the horizon, spread its vivifying heat over nature, which seemed smiling on it.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun, gently rising in the horizon, spread its vivifying heat over nature, which seemed smiling on it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE APACHES.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading It was one of those fresh, but lovely autumn mornings, on which travelling is so pleasant.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading When you look around you in the valleys, all seemed spotted with white and blackish gray.
vivifying
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From this reading The sun, gently rising in the horizon, spread its vivifying heat over nature, which seemed smiling on it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one of those fresh, but lovely autumn mornings, on which travelling is so pleasant.
at the time that
From this reading When you look around you in the valleys, all seemed spotted with white and blackish gray.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
a Caucasian
From this reading When you look around you in the valleys, all seemed spotted with white and blackish gray.
belonging to which person
From this reading The little band galloped silently through one of those primitive landscapes which owe nothing to art, and whose imposing and grand aspect makes us understand the infinite power of the Creator, and plunges the soul into a gentle reverie.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When you look around you in the valleys, all seemed spotted with white and blackish gray.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When you look around you in the valleys, all seemed spotted with white and blackish gray.
