used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SMITH TAKES A RESOLUTION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Away to the west there was a brownish glimmer in the dark-gray sky, denoting sunset, and from that point there came barely sufficient light to disclose the prominent features of a wild, dreary, uneven landscape.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Away to the west there was a brownish glimmer in the dark-gray sky, denoting sunset, and from that point there came barely sufficient light to disclose the prominent features of a wild, dreary, uneven landscape.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Away to the west there was a brownish glimmer in the dark-gray sky, denoting sunset, and from that point there came barely sufficient light to disclose the prominent features of a wild, dreary, uneven landscape.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The foreground was a rugged clearing in the forest, just where the crest of a high hill began to slope rapidly down to the Brandywine.
Brandywine
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From this reading The foreground was a rugged clearing in the forest, just where the crest of a high hill began to slope rapidly down to the Brandywine.
brownishadjectiveUS /ˈbraʊnɪʃ/
of a color similar to that of wood or earth
From this reading Away to the west there was a brownish glimmer in the dark-gray sky, denoting sunset, and from that point there came barely sufficient light to disclose the prominent features of a wild, dreary, uneven landscape.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Away to the west there was a brownish glimmer in the dark-gray sky, denoting sunset, and from that point there came barely sufficient light to disclose the prominent features of a wild, dreary, uneven landscape.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading The foreground was a rugged clearing in the forest, just where the crest of a high hill began to slope rapidly down to the Brandywine.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading The foreground was a rugged clearing in the forest, just where the crest of a high hill began to slope rapidly down to the Brandywine.
dark-grayadjective
of a dark shade of grey
From this reading Away to the west there was a brownish glimmer in the dark-gray sky, denoting sunset, and from that point there came barely sufficient light to disclose the prominent features of a wild, dreary, uneven landscape.
DEBnounUS /deb/
a young woman making her debut into society
From this reading DEB.
denotingverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading Away to the west there was a brownish glimmer in the dark-gray sky, denoting sunset, and from that point there came barely sufficient light to disclose the prominent features of a wild, dreary, uneven landscape.
discloseverbUS /dɪˈskloʊz/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading Away to the west there was a brownish glimmer in the dark-gray sky, denoting sunset, and from that point there came barely sufficient light to disclose the prominent features of a wild, dreary, uneven landscape.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The foreground was a rugged clearing in the forest, just where the crest of a high hill began to slope rapidly down to the Brandywine.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Away to the west there was a brownish glimmer in the dark-gray sky, denoting sunset, and from that point there came barely sufficient light to disclose the prominent features of a wild, dreary, uneven landscape.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was a raw, overcast evening in the early part of January.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was a raw, overcast evening in the early part of January.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Away to the west there was a brownish glimmer in the dark-gray sky, denoting sunset, and from that point there came barely sufficient light to disclose the prominent features of a wild, dreary, uneven landscape.
foregroundnounUS /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/
the part of a scene that is near the viewer
From this reading The foreground was a rugged clearing in the forest, just where the crest of a high hill began to slope rapidly down to the Brandywine.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The foreground was a rugged clearing in the forest, just where the crest of a high hill began to slope rapidly down to the Brandywine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Away to the west there was a brownish glimmer in the dark-gray sky, denoting sunset, and from that point there came barely sufficient light to disclose the prominent features of a wild, dreary, uneven landscape.
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading Away to the west there was a brownish glimmer in the dark-gray sky, denoting sunset, and from that point there came barely sufficient light to disclose the prominent features of a wild, dreary, uneven landscape.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The foreground was a rugged clearing in the forest, just where the crest of a high hill began to slope rapidly down to the Brandywine.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The foreground was a rugged clearing in the forest, just where the crest of a high hill began to slope rapidly down to the Brandywine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a raw, overcast evening in the early part of January.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a raw, overcast evening in the early part of January.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading It was a raw, overcast evening in the early part of January.
and nothing more
From this reading The foreground was a rugged clearing in the forest, just where the crest of a high hill began to slope rapidly down to the Brandywine.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading Away to the west there was a brownish glimmer in the dark-gray sky, denoting sunset, and from that point there came barely sufficient light to disclose the prominent features of a wild, dreary, uneven landscape.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Away to the west there was a brownish glimmer in the dark-gray sky, denoting sunset, and from that point there came barely sufficient light to disclose the prominent features of a wild, dreary, uneven landscape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a raw, overcast evening in the early part of January.
overcastnounUS /ˈoʊvərkæst/
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
From this reading It was a raw, overcast evening in the early part of January.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was a raw, overcast evening in the early part of January.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Away to the west there was a brownish glimmer in the dark-gray sky, denoting sunset, and from that point there came barely sufficient light to disclose the prominent features of a wild, dreary, uneven landscape.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Away to the west there was a brownish glimmer in the dark-gray sky, denoting sunset, and from that point there came barely sufficient light to disclose the prominent features of a wild, dreary, uneven landscape.
with speed
From this reading The foreground was a rugged clearing in the forest, just where the crest of a high hill began to slope rapidly down to the Brandywine.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading It was a raw, overcast evening in the early part of January.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading SMITH TAKES A RESOLUTION.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading The foreground was a rugged clearing in the forest, just where the crest of a high hill began to slope rapidly down to the Brandywine.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Away to the west there was a brownish glimmer in the dark-gray sky, denoting sunset, and from that point there came barely sufficient light to disclose the prominent features of a wild, dreary, uneven landscape.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading The foreground was a rugged clearing in the forest, just where the crest of a high hill began to slope rapidly down to the Brandywine.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading SMITH TAKES A RESOLUTION.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Away to the west there was a brownish glimmer in the dark-gray sky, denoting sunset, and from that point there came barely sufficient light to disclose the prominent features of a wild, dreary, uneven landscape.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Away to the west there was a brownish glimmer in the dark-gray sky, denoting sunset, and from that point there came barely sufficient light to disclose the prominent features of a wild, dreary, uneven landscape.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading SMITH TAKES A RESOLUTION.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Away to the west there was a brownish glimmer in the dark-gray sky, denoting sunset, and from that point there came barely sufficient light to disclose the prominent features of a wild, dreary, uneven landscape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a raw, overcast evening in the early part of January.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Away to the west there was a brownish glimmer in the dark-gray sky, denoting sunset, and from that point there came barely sufficient light to disclose the prominent features of a wild, dreary, uneven landscape.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Away to the west there was a brownish glimmer in the dark-gray sky, denoting sunset, and from that point there came barely sufficient light to disclose the prominent features of a wild, dreary, uneven landscape.
unevenadjectiveUS /əˈniːvən/
not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
From this reading Away to the west there was a brownish glimmer in the dark-gray sky, denoting sunset, and from that point there came barely sufficient light to disclose the prominent features of a wild, dreary, uneven landscape.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a raw, overcast evening in the early part of January.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Away to the west there was a brownish glimmer in the dark-gray sky, denoting sunset, and from that point there came barely sufficient light to disclose the prominent features of a wild, dreary, uneven landscape.
in or at the place that
From this reading The foreground was a rugged clearing in the forest, just where the crest of a high hill began to slope rapidly down to the Brandywine.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Away to the west there was a brownish glimmer in the dark-gray sky, denoting sunset, and from that point there came barely sufficient light to disclose the prominent features of a wild, dreary, uneven landscape.
