used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a certain slow progressiveness about it, however, that saved it from absolute monotony.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was a certain slow progressiveness about it, however, that saved it from absolute monotony.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading There was a certain slow progressiveness about it, however, that saved it from absolute monotony.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading Each day the sheep grazed out, the distance being automatically adjusted by the coming of night, when they were bunched and slowly drifted back to the bedding-ground.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A day or two--depending on the grazing--and they were bedded in a new place as the herder worked toward the low country followed by a recurrent crispness in the air that presaged the coming of winter in the hills.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Each day the sheep grazed out, the distance being automatically adjusted by the coming of night, when they were bunched and slowly drifted back to the bedding-ground.
Annersley
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From this reading NEW VISTAS Much that Annersley had taught Pete was undone in the lazy, listless life of the sheep-camp.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A day or two--depending on the grazing--and they were bedded in a new place as the herder worked toward the low country followed by a recurrent crispness in the air that presaged the coming of winter in the hills.
automaticallyadverbUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
in a reflex manner
From this reading Each day the sheep grazed out, the distance being automatically adjusted by the coming of night, when they were bunched and slowly drifted back to the bedding-ground.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Each day the sheep grazed out, the distance being automatically adjusted by the coming of night, when they were bunched and slowly drifted back to the bedding-ground.
beddedadjectiveUS /ˈbedɪd/
deposited or arranged in horizontal layers
From this reading A day or two--depending on the grazing--and they were bedded in a new place as the herder worked toward the low country followed by a recurrent crispness in the air that presaged the coming of winter in the hills.
bedding-ground
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From this reading Each day the sheep grazed out, the distance being automatically adjusted by the coming of night, when they were bunched and slowly drifted back to the bedding-ground.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Each day the sheep grazed out, the distance being automatically adjusted by the coming of night, when they were bunched and slowly drifted back to the bedding-ground.
bunchedverbUS /bʌntʃt/
past form of “bunch” — form into a bunch
From this reading Each day the sheep grazed out, the distance being automatically adjusted by the coming of night, when they were bunched and slowly drifted back to the bedding-ground.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Each day the sheep grazed out, the distance being automatically adjusted by the coming of night, when they were bunched and slowly drifted back to the bedding-ground.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There was a certain slow progressiveness about it, however, that saved it from absolute monotony.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Each day the sheep grazed out, the distance being automatically adjusted by the coming of night, when they were bunched and slowly drifted back to the bedding-ground.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A day or two--depending on the grazing--and they were bedded in a new place as the herder worked toward the low country followed by a recurrent crispness in the air that presaged the coming of winter in the hills.
crispnessnounUS /ˈkrɪspnəs/
a pleasing firmness and freshness
From this reading A day or two--depending on the grazing--and they were bedded in a new place as the herder worked toward the low country followed by a recurrent crispness in the air that presaged the coming of winter in the hills.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Each day the sheep grazed out, the distance being automatically adjusted by the coming of night, when they were bunched and slowly drifted back to the bedding-ground.
dependingverbUS /dɪˈpendɪŋ/
-ing form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading A day or two--depending on the grazing--and they were bedded in a new place as the herder worked toward the low country followed by a recurrent crispness in the air that presaged the coming of winter in the hills.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Pete soon realized that, despite their seeming independence, sheep-men were slaves of the seasons.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Each day the sheep grazed out, the distance being automatically adjusted by the coming of night, when they were bunched and slowly drifted back to the bedding-ground.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Each day the sheep grazed out, the distance being automatically adjusted by the coming of night, when they were bunched and slowly drifted back to the bedding-ground.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each day the sheep grazed out, the distance being automatically adjusted by the coming of night, when they were bunched and slowly drifted back to the bedding-ground.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A day or two--depending on the grazing--and they were bedded in a new place as the herder worked toward the low country followed by a recurrent crispness in the air that presaged the coming of winter in the hills.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was a certain slow progressiveness about it, however, that saved it from absolute monotony.
grazedadjectiveUS /ɡreɪzd/
scraped or touched lightly in passing
From this reading Each day the sheep grazed out, the distance being automatically adjusted by the coming of night, when they were bunched and slowly drifted back to the bedding-ground.
grazingnounUS /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/
the act of grazing
From this reading A day or two--depending on the grazing--and they were bedded in a new place as the herder worked toward the low country followed by a recurrent crispness in the air that presaged the coming of winter in the hills.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NEW VISTAS Much that Annersley had taught Pete was undone in the lazy, listless life of the sheep-camp.
herdernounUS /ˈherdər/
German philosopher who advocated intuition over reason (1744-1803)
From this reading A day or two--depending on the grazing--and they were bedded in a new place as the herder worked toward the low country followed by a recurrent crispness in the air that presaged the coming of winter in the hills.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading A day or two--depending on the grazing--and they were bedded in a new place as the herder worked toward the low country followed by a recurrent crispness in the air that presaged the coming of winter in the hills.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There was a certain slow progressiveness about it, however, that saved it from absolute monotony.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEW VISTAS Much that Annersley had taught Pete was undone in the lazy, listless life of the sheep-camp.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading Pete soon realized that, despite their seeming independence, sheep-men were slaves of the seasons.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a certain slow progressiveness about it, however, that saved it from absolute monotony.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading NEW VISTAS Much that Annersley had taught Pete was undone in the lazy, listless life of the sheep-camp.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading NEW VISTAS Much that Annersley had taught Pete was undone in the lazy, listless life of the sheep-camp.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading NEW VISTAS Much that Annersley had taught Pete was undone in the lazy, listless life of the sheep-camp.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A day or two--depending on the grazing--and they were bedded in a new place as the herder worked toward the low country followed by a recurrent crispness in the air that presaged the coming of winter in the hills.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading There was a certain slow progressiveness about it, however, that saved it from absolute monotony.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading NEW VISTAS Much that Annersley had taught Pete was undone in the lazy, listless life of the sheep-camp.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW VISTAS Much that Annersley had taught Pete was undone in the lazy, listless life of the sheep-camp.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Each day the sheep grazed out, the distance being automatically adjusted by the coming of night, when they were bunched and slowly drifted back to the bedding-ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEW VISTAS Much that Annersley had taught Pete was undone in the lazy, listless life of the sheep-camp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A day or two--depending on the grazing--and they were bedded in a new place as the herder worked toward the low country followed by a recurrent crispness in the air that presaged the coming of winter in the hills.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A day or two--depending on the grazing--and they were bedded in a new place as the herder worked toward the low country followed by a recurrent crispness in the air that presaged the coming of winter in the hills.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Each day the sheep grazed out, the distance being automatically adjusted by the coming of night, when they were bunched and slowly drifted back to the bedding-ground.
Pete
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From this reading NEW VISTAS Much that Annersley had taught Pete was undone in the lazy, listless life of the sheep-camp.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A day or two--depending on the grazing--and they were bedded in a new place as the herder worked toward the low country followed by a recurrent crispness in the air that presaged the coming of winter in the hills.
presagedverbUS /ˈpresɪdʒd/
past form of “presage” — indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading A day or two--depending on the grazing--and they were bedded in a new place as the herder worked toward the low country followed by a recurrent crispness in the air that presaged the coming of winter in the hills.
progressivenessnoun
advancement toward better conditions or policies or methods
From this reading There was a certain slow progressiveness about it, however, that saved it from absolute monotony.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Pete soon realized that, despite their seeming independence, sheep-men were slaves of the seasons.
recurrentadjectiveUS /rɪˈkɜːrənt/
recurring again and again
From this reading A day or two--depending on the grazing--and they were bedded in a new place as the herder worked toward the low country followed by a recurrent crispness in the air that presaged the coming of winter in the hills.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading There was a certain slow progressiveness about it, however, that saved it from absolute monotony.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Pete soon realized that, despite their seeming independence, sheep-men were slaves of the seasons.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading Pete soon realized that, despite their seeming independence, sheep-men were slaves of the seasons.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading Each day the sheep grazed out, the distance being automatically adjusted by the coming of night, when they were bunched and slowly drifted back to the bedding-ground.
sheep-camp
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From this reading NEW VISTAS Much that Annersley had taught Pete was undone in the lazy, listless life of the sheep-camp.
sheep-men
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From this reading Pete soon realized that, despite their seeming independence, sheep-men were slaves of the seasons.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Pete soon realized that, despite their seeming independence, sheep-men were slaves of the seasons.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading There was a certain slow progressiveness about it, however, that saved it from absolute monotony.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Each day the sheep grazed out, the distance being automatically adjusted by the coming of night, when they were bunched and slowly drifted back to the bedding-ground.
in the near future
From this reading Pete soon realized that, despite their seeming independence, sheep-men were slaves of the seasons.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading NEW VISTAS Much that Annersley had taught Pete was undone in the lazy, listless life of the sheep-camp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NEW VISTAS Much that Annersley had taught Pete was undone in the lazy, listless life of the sheep-camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEW VISTAS Much that Annersley had taught Pete was undone in the lazy, listless life of the sheep-camp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Pete soon realized that, despite their seeming independence, sheep-men were slaves of the seasons.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a certain slow progressiveness about it, however, that saved it from absolute monotony.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each day the sheep grazed out, the distance being automatically adjusted by the coming of night, when they were bunched and slowly drifted back to the bedding-ground.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Each day the sheep grazed out, the distance being automatically adjusted by the coming of night, when they were bunched and slowly drifted back to the bedding-ground.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading A day or two--depending on the grazing--and they were bedded in a new place as the herder worked toward the low country followed by a recurrent crispness in the air that presaged the coming of winter in the hills.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A day or two--depending on the grazing--and they were bedded in a new place as the herder worked toward the low country followed by a recurrent crispness in the air that presaged the coming of winter in the hills.
undoneadjectiveUS /ənˈdʌn/
not done
From this reading NEW VISTAS Much that Annersley had taught Pete was undone in the lazy, listless life of the sheep-camp.
VISTASnounUS /ˈvɪstəz/
plural of “vista” — the visual percept of a region
From this reading NEW VISTAS Much that Annersley had taught Pete was undone in the lazy, listless life of the sheep-camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEW VISTAS Much that Annersley had taught Pete was undone in the lazy, listless life of the sheep-camp.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Each day the sheep grazed out, the distance being automatically adjusted by the coming of night, when they were bunched and slowly drifted back to the bedding-ground.
at the time that
From this reading Each day the sheep grazed out, the distance being automatically adjusted by the coming of night, when they were bunched and slowly drifted back to the bedding-ground.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading A day or two--depending on the grazing--and they were bedded in a new place as the herder worked toward the low country followed by a recurrent crispness in the air that presaged the coming of winter in the hills.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A day or two--depending on the grazing--and they were bedded in a new place as the herder worked toward the low country followed by a recurrent crispness in the air that presaged the coming of winter in the hills.
