used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading * * * * * Tracing the course of this river for more than a hundred miles we encountered a sight that thrilled us to the core of our beings.
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From this reading The small roofless houses were again observed, and we thought they were possibly the huts of herders, as occasional glimpses of animals were to be had in the distance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The small roofless houses were again observed, and we thought they were possibly the huts of herders, as occasional glimpses of animals were to be had in the distance.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The small roofless houses were again observed, and we thought they were possibly the huts of herders, as occasional glimpses of animals were to be had in the distance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The small roofless houses were again observed, and we thought they were possibly the huts of herders, as occasional glimpses of animals were to be had in the distance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The small roofless houses were again observed, and we thought they were possibly the huts of herders, as occasional glimpses of animals were to be had in the distance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the most romantic imagining of fairy tale this vessel could never have been surpassed.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading * * * * * Tracing the course of this river for more than a hundred miles we encountered a sight that thrilled us to the core of our beings.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading * * * * * Sailing on the quiet water below was a ship of unknown build.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading * * * * * Sailing on the quiet water below was a ship of unknown build.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Slightly resembling the Pinta and Santa Maria, she suggested them, but the likeness was not sustained on closer examination.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Slightly resembling the Pinta and Santa Maria, she suggested them, but the likeness was not sustained on closer examination.
corenounUS /kɔːr/
a small group of indispensable persons or things
From this reading * * * * * Tracing the course of this river for more than a hundred miles we encountered a sight that thrilled us to the core of our beings.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the most romantic imagining of fairy tale this vessel could never have been surpassed.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading * * * * * Tracing the course of this river for more than a hundred miles we encountered a sight that thrilled us to the core of our beings.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The small roofless houses were again observed, and we thought they were possibly the huts of herders, as occasional glimpses of animals were to be had in the distance.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading * * * * * Tracing the course of this river for more than a hundred miles we encountered a sight that thrilled us to the core of our beings.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Slightly resembling the Pinta and Santa Maria, she suggested them, but the likeness was not sustained on closer examination.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading In the most romantic imagining of fairy tale this vessel could never have been surpassed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading * * * * * Tracing the course of this river for more than a hundred miles we encountered a sight that thrilled us to the core of our beings.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading The small roofless houses were again observed, and we thought they were possibly the huts of herders, as occasional glimpses of animals were to be had in the distance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The small roofless houses were again observed, and we thought they were possibly the huts of herders, as occasional glimpses of animals were to be had in the distance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the most romantic imagining of fairy tale this vessel could never have been surpassed.
herdersnounUS /ˈhɜːrdərz/
plural of “herder” — German philosopher who advocated intuition over reason (1744-1803)
From this reading The small roofless houses were again observed, and we thought they were possibly the huts of herders, as occasional glimpses of animals were to be had in the distance.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The small roofless houses were again observed, and we thought they were possibly the huts of herders, as occasional glimpses of animals were to be had in the distance.
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From this reading * * * * * Tracing the course of this river for more than a hundred miles we encountered a sight that thrilled us to the core of our beings.
hutsnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading The small roofless houses were again observed, and we thought they were possibly the huts of herders, as occasional glimpses of animals were to be had in the distance.
imaginingverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənɪŋ/
-ing form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading In the most romantic imagining of fairy tale this vessel could never have been surpassed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The small roofless houses were again observed, and we thought they were possibly the huts of herders, as occasional glimpses of animals were to be had in the distance.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading Slightly resembling the Pinta and Santa Maria, she suggested them, but the likeness was not sustained on closer examination.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading Slightly resembling the Pinta and Santa Maria, she suggested them, but the likeness was not sustained on closer examination.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading * * * * * Tracing the course of this river for more than a hundred miles we encountered a sight that thrilled us to the core of our beings.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading * * * * * Tracing the course of this river for more than a hundred miles we encountered a sight that thrilled us to the core of our beings.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the most romantic imagining of fairy tale this vessel could never have been surpassed.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In the most romantic imagining of fairy tale this vessel could never have been surpassed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Slightly resembling the Pinta and Santa Maria, she suggested them, but the likeness was not sustained on closer examination.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The small roofless houses were again observed, and we thought they were possibly the huts of herders, as occasional glimpses of animals were to be had in the distance.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The small roofless houses were again observed, and we thought they were possibly the huts of herders, as occasional glimpses of animals were to be had in the distance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The small roofless houses were again observed, and we thought they were possibly the huts of herders, as occasional glimpses of animals were to be had in the distance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading * * * * * Sailing on the quiet water below was a ship of unknown build.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading * * * * * Tracing the course of this river for more than a hundred miles we encountered a sight that thrilled us to the core of our beings.
Pinta
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From this reading Slightly resembling the Pinta and Santa Maria, she suggested them, but the likeness was not sustained on closer examination.
by chance
From this reading The small roofless houses were again observed, and we thought they were possibly the huts of herders, as occasional glimpses of animals were to be had in the distance.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading * * * * * Sailing on the quiet water below was a ship of unknown build.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Slightly resembling the Pinta and Santa Maria, she suggested them, but the likeness was not sustained on closer examination.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading * * * * * Tracing the course of this river for more than a hundred miles we encountered a sight that thrilled us to the core of our beings.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading In the most romantic imagining of fairy tale this vessel could never have been surpassed.
rooflessadjective
not having a roof
From this reading The small roofless houses were again observed, and we thought they were possibly the huts of herders, as occasional glimpses of animals were to be had in the distance.
SailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading * * * * * Sailing on the quiet water below was a ship of unknown build.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading Slightly resembling the Pinta and Santa Maria, she suggested them, but the likeness was not sustained on closer examination.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Slightly resembling the Pinta and Santa Maria, she suggested them, but the likeness was not sustained on closer examination.
transport commercially
From this reading * * * * * Sailing on the quiet water below was a ship of unknown build.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading * * * * * Tracing the course of this river for more than a hundred miles we encountered a sight that thrilled us to the core of our beings.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Slightly resembling the Pinta and Santa Maria, she suggested them, but the likeness was not sustained on closer examination.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small roofless houses were again observed, and we thought they were possibly the huts of herders, as occasional glimpses of animals were to be had in the distance.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Slightly resembling the Pinta and Santa Maria, she suggested them, but the likeness was not sustained on closer examination.
surpassedverbUS /sərˈpæst/
past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading In the most romantic imagining of fairy tale this vessel could never have been surpassed.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading Slightly resembling the Pinta and Santa Maria, she suggested them, but the likeness was not sustained on closer examination.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In the most romantic imagining of fairy tale this vessel could never have been surpassed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading * * * * * Tracing the course of this river for more than a hundred miles we encountered a sight that thrilled us to the core of our beings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading * * * * * Tracing the course of this river for more than a hundred miles we encountered a sight that thrilled us to the core of our beings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The small roofless houses were again observed, and we thought they were possibly the huts of herders, as occasional glimpses of animals were to be had in the distance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Slightly resembling the Pinta and Santa Maria, she suggested them, but the likeness was not sustained on closer examination.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The small roofless houses were again observed, and we thought they were possibly the huts of herders, as occasional glimpses of animals were to be had in the distance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading * * * * * Tracing the course of this river for more than a hundred miles we encountered a sight that thrilled us to the core of our beings.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The small roofless houses were again observed, and we thought they were possibly the huts of herders, as occasional glimpses of animals were to be had in the distance.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading * * * * * Tracing the course of this river for more than a hundred miles we encountered a sight that thrilled us to the core of our beings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The small roofless houses were again observed, and we thought they were possibly the huts of herders, as occasional glimpses of animals were to be had in the distance.
TracingnounUS /ˈtreɪsɪŋ/
the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
From this reading * * * * * Tracing the course of this river for more than a hundred miles we encountered a sight that thrilled us to the core of our beings.
not known
From this reading * * * * * Sailing on the quiet water below was a ship of unknown build.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading * * * * * Tracing the course of this river for more than a hundred miles we encountered a sight that thrilled us to the core of our beings.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading In the most romantic imagining of fairy tale this vessel could never have been surpassed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * Sailing on the quiet water below was a ship of unknown build.
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 * * * * * Sailing on the quiet water below was a ship of unknown build.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The small roofless houses were again observed, and we thought they were possibly the huts of herders, as occasional glimpses of animals were to be had in the distance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The small roofless houses were again observed, and we thought they were possibly the huts of herders, as occasional glimpses of animals were to be had in the distance.
