used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sun rose; its beams played on the trembling yellow leaves of the trees, and tinged them with a thousand shades of gold and purple.
(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 The birds, cozily nestled in the bushes, struck up their matin carol; the awakening of nature was as splendid and imposing as it is in all mountainous countries.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun rose; its beams played on the trembling yellow leaves of the trees, and tinged them with a thousand shades of gold and purple.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The birds, cozily nestled in the bushes, struck up their matin carol; the awakening of nature was as splendid and imposing as it is in all mountainous countries.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading The birds, cozily nestled in the bushes, struck up their matin carol; the awakening of nature was as splendid and imposing as it is in all mountainous countries.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading The sun rose; its beams played on the trembling yellow leaves of the trees, and tinged them with a thousand shades of gold and purple.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The birds, cozily nestled in the bushes, struck up their matin carol; the awakening of nature was as splendid and imposing as it is in all mountainous countries.
breakfasted
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From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The birds, cozily nestled in the bushes, struck up their matin carol; the awakening of nature was as splendid and imposing as it is in all mountainous countries.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The leader of the caravan left his tent and gave orders to strike the camp.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading The leader of the caravan left his tent and gave orders to strike the camp.
carolnounUS /ˈkærəl/
joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
From this reading The birds, cozily nestled in the bushes, struck up their matin carol; the awakening of nature was as splendid and imposing as it is in all mountainous countries.
CHICHIMÈQUES
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From this reading THE FORT OF THE CHICHIMÈQUES.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The birds, cozily nestled in the bushes, struck up their matin carol; the awakening of nature was as splendid and imposing as it is in all mountainous countries.
cozilyadverb
in a cozy manner
From this reading The birds, cozily nestled in the bushes, struck up their matin carol; the awakening of nature was as splendid and imposing as it is in all mountainous countries.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
being one more than ten
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading THE FORT OF THE CHICHIMÈQUES.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The leader of the caravan left his tent and gave orders to strike the camp.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
coins made of gold
From this reading The sun rose; its beams played on the trembling yellow leaves of the trees, and tinged them with a thousand shades of gold and purple.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The leader of the caravan left his tent and gave orders to strike the camp.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The birds, cozily nestled in the bushes, struck up their matin carol; the awakening of nature was as splendid and imposing as it is in all mountainous countries.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The birds, cozily nestled in the bushes, struck up their matin carol; the awakening of nature was as splendid and imposing as it is in all mountainous countries.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The birds, cozily nestled in the bushes, struck up their matin carol; the awakening of nature was as splendid and imposing as it is in all mountainous countries.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The birds, cozily nestled in the bushes, struck up their matin carol; the awakening of nature was as splendid and imposing as it is in all mountainous countries.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The sun rose; its beams played on the trembling yellow leaves of the trees, and tinged them with a thousand shades of gold and purple.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The leader of the caravan left his tent and gave orders to strike the camp.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The sun rose; its beams played on the trembling yellow leaves of the trees, and tinged them with a thousand shades of gold and purple.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The leader of the caravan left his tent and gave orders to strike the camp.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
matin
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From this reading The birds, cozily nestled in the bushes, struck up their matin carol; the awakening of nature was as splendid and imposing as it is in all mountainous countries.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
mountainousadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntənəs/
having hills and crags
From this reading The birds, cozily nestled in the bushes, struck up their matin carol; the awakening of nature was as splendid and imposing as it is in all mountainous countries.
mulesnounUS /mjuːlz/
plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The birds, cozily nestled in the bushes, struck up their matin carol; the awakening of nature was as splendid and imposing as it is in all mountainous countries.
nestledadjectiveUS /ˈnesəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading The birds, cozily nestled in the bushes, struck up their matin carol; the awakening of nature was as splendid and imposing as it is in all mountainous countries.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FORT OF THE CHICHIMÈQUES.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sun rose; its beams played on the trembling yellow leaves of the trees, and tinged them with a thousand shades of gold and purple.
on one occasion
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The leader of the caravan left his tent and gave orders to strike the camp.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The sun rose; its beams played on the trembling yellow leaves of the trees, and tinged them with a thousand shades of gold and purple.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading The sun rose; its beams played on the trembling yellow leaves of the trees, and tinged them with a thousand shades of gold and purple.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The sun rose; its beams played on the trembling yellow leaves of the trees, and tinged them with a thousand shades of gold and purple.
saddledadjectiveUS /ˈsædəld/
having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading The sun rose; its beams played on the trembling yellow leaves of the trees, and tinged them with a thousand shades of gold and purple.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
in the near future
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The birds, cozily nestled in the bushes, struck up their matin carol; the awakening of nature was as splendid and imposing as it is in all mountainous countries.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading The leader of the caravan left his tent and gave orders to strike the camp.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The birds, cozily nestled in the bushes, struck up their matin carol; the awakening of nature was as splendid and imposing as it is in all mountainous countries.
subsideverbUS /səbˈsaɪd/
wear off or die down
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun rose; its beams played on the trembling yellow leaves of the trees, and tinged them with a thousand shades of gold and purple.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The leader of the caravan left his tent and gave orders to strike the camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FORT OF THE CHICHIMÈQUES.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The birds, cozily nestled in the bushes, struck up their matin carol; the awakening of nature was as splendid and imposing as it is in all mountainous countries.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The sun rose; its beams played on the trembling yellow leaves of the trees, and tinged them with a thousand shades of gold and purple.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The sun rose; its beams played on the trembling yellow leaves of the trees, and tinged them with a thousand shades of gold and purple.
tingedverbUS /tɪŋd/
past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling
From this reading The sun rose; its beams played on the trembling yellow leaves of the trees, and tinged them with a thousand shades of gold and purple.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The leader of the caravan left his tent and gave orders to strike the camp.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The sun rose; its beams played on the trembling yellow leaves of the trees, and tinged them with a thousand shades of gold and purple.
a shaky motion
From this reading The sun rose; its beams played on the trembling yellow leaves of the trees, and tinged them with a thousand shades of gold and purple.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The birds, cozily nestled in the bushes, struck up their matin carol; the awakening of nature was as splendid and imposing as it is in all mountainous countries.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The birds, cozily nestled in the bushes, struck up their matin carol; the awakening of nature was as splendid and imposing as it is in all mountainous countries.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sun rose; its beams played on the trembling yellow leaves of the trees, and tinged them with a thousand shades of gold and purple.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The tent was at once folded up, the mules were loaded, and, so soon as the horses were saddled, the party started without waiting for the morning meal, for they generally breakfasted at the eleven o'clock halt, while resting to let the great heat of the day subside.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The sun rose; its beams played on the trembling yellow leaves of the trees, and tinged them with a thousand shades of gold and purple.
