used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the river is a loud one, and Marcos, intent on his sport, never turned his head to look about him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For the river is a loud one, and Marcos, intent on his sport, never turned his head to look about him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So fully did the mountaineer carry out his instructions, that after standing on the river bank for some minutes, he deliberately walked knee-deep into the water and touched Marcos on the elbow.
ALTERNATIVEadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading THE ALTERNATIVE The letter written by the Count de Sarrion to his son was delivered to Marcos, literally from hand to hand, by the messenger to whose care it was entrusted.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading For Nature is always consistent, and never hurries those who watch her closely to obey the laws she writes so large in the instincts of man and beast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So fully did the mountaineer carry out his instructions, that after standing on the river bank for some minutes, he deliberately walked knee-deep into the water and touched Marcos on the elbow.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading So fully did the mountaineer carry out his instructions, that after standing on the river bank for some minutes, he deliberately walked knee-deep into the water and touched Marcos on the elbow.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading For Nature is always consistent, and never hurries those who watch her closely to obey the laws she writes so large in the instincts of man and beast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE ALTERNATIVE The letter written by the Count de Sarrion to his son was delivered to Marcos, literally from hand to hand, by the messenger to whose care it was entrusted.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading THE ALTERNATIVE The letter written by the Count de Sarrion to his son was delivered to Marcos, literally from hand to hand, by the messenger to whose care it was entrusted.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading So fully did the mountaineer carry out his instructions, that after standing on the river bank for some minutes, he deliberately walked knee-deep into the water and touched Marcos on the elbow.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading For Nature is always consistent, and never hurries those who watch her closely to obey the laws she writes so large in the instincts of man and beast.
consistentadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪstənt/
(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable
From this reading For Nature is always consistent, and never hurries those who watch her closely to obey the laws she writes so large in the instincts of man and beast.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading THE ALTERNATIVE The letter written by the Count de Sarrion to his son was delivered to Marcos, literally from hand to hand, by the messenger to whose care it was entrusted.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE ALTERNATIVE The letter written by the Count de Sarrion to his son was delivered to Marcos, literally from hand to hand, by the messenger to whose care it was entrusted.
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading This, the last of the Sarrions, was a patient looking man, with the quiet eyes of one who deals with Nature, and the slow movements of the far-sighted.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading So fully did the mountaineer carry out his instructions, that after standing on the river bank for some minutes, he deliberately walked knee-deep into the water and touched Marcos on the elbow.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading THE ALTERNATIVE The letter written by the Count de Sarrion to his son was delivered to Marcos, literally from hand to hand, by the messenger to whose care it was entrusted.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So fully did the mountaineer carry out his instructions, that after standing on the river bank for some minutes, he deliberately walked knee-deep into the water and touched Marcos on the elbow.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading So fully did the mountaineer carry out his instructions, that after standing on the river bank for some minutes, he deliberately walked knee-deep into the water and touched Marcos on the elbow.
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading THE ALTERNATIVE The letter written by the Count de Sarrion to his son was delivered to Marcos, literally from hand to hand, by the messenger to whose care it was entrusted.
opinion or judgment
From this reading This, the last of the Sarrions, was a patient looking man, with the quiet eyes of one who deals with Nature, and the slow movements of the far-sighted.
far-sighted
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From this reading This, the last of the Sarrions, was a patient looking man, with the quiet eyes of one who deals with Nature, and the slow movements of the far-sighted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So fully did the mountaineer carry out his instructions, that after standing on the river bank for some minutes, he deliberately walked knee-deep into the water and touched Marcos on the elbow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE ALTERNATIVE The letter written by the Count de Sarrion to his son was delivered to Marcos, literally from hand to hand, by the messenger to whose care it was entrusted.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading So fully did the mountaineer carry out his instructions, that after standing on the river bank for some minutes, he deliberately walked knee-deep into the water and touched Marcos on the elbow.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE ALTERNATIVE The letter written by the Count de Sarrion to his son was delivered to Marcos, literally from hand to hand, by the messenger to whose care it was entrusted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So fully did the mountaineer carry out his instructions, that after standing on the river bank for some minutes, he deliberately walked knee-deep into the water and touched Marcos on the elbow.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading For the river is a loud one, and Marcos, intent on his sport, never turned his head to look about him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For Nature is always consistent, and never hurries those who watch her closely to obey the laws she writes so large in the instincts of man and beast.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For the river is a loud one, and Marcos, intent on his sport, never turned his head to look about him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ALTERNATIVE The letter written by the Count de Sarrion to his son was delivered to Marcos, literally from hand to hand, by the messenger to whose care it was entrusted.
hurriesnounUS /ˈhɜːriz/
plural of “hurry” — a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading For Nature is always consistent, and never hurries those who watch her closely to obey the laws she writes so large in the instincts of man and beast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For Nature is always consistent, and never hurries those who watch her closely to obey the laws she writes so large in the instincts of man and beast.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading For Nature is always consistent, and never hurries those who watch her closely to obey the laws she writes so large in the instincts of man and beast.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading So fully did the mountaineer carry out his instructions, that after standing on the river bank for some minutes, he deliberately walked knee-deep into the water and touched Marcos on the elbow.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For the river is a loud one, and Marcos, intent on his sport, never turned his head to look about him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So fully did the mountaineer carry out his instructions, that after standing on the river bank for some minutes, he deliberately walked knee-deep into the water and touched Marcos on the elbow.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the river is a loud one, and Marcos, intent on his sport, never turned his head to look about him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE ALTERNATIVE The letter written by the Count de Sarrion to his son was delivered to Marcos, literally from hand to hand, by the messenger to whose care it was entrusted.
knee-deepadjective
coming only to the ankle or knee
From this reading So fully did the mountaineer carry out his instructions, that after standing on the river bank for some minutes, he deliberately walked knee-deep into the water and touched Marcos on the elbow.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For Nature is always consistent, and never hurries those who watch her closely to obey the laws she writes so large in the instincts of man and beast.
immediately past
From this reading This, the last of the Sarrions, was a patient looking man, with the quiet eyes of one who deals with Nature, and the slow movements of the far-sighted.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading For Nature is always consistent, and never hurries those who watch her closely to obey the laws she writes so large in the instincts of man and beast.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE ALTERNATIVE The letter written by the Count de Sarrion to his son was delivered to Marcos, literally from hand to hand, by the messenger to whose care it was entrusted.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading THE ALTERNATIVE The letter written by the Count de Sarrion to his son was delivered to Marcos, literally from hand to hand, by the messenger to whose care it was entrusted.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading For the river is a loud one, and Marcos, intent on his sport, never turned his head to look about him.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading This, the last of the Sarrions, was a patient looking man, with the quiet eyes of one who deals with Nature, and the slow movements of the far-sighted.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading For the river is a loud one, and Marcos, intent on his sport, never turned his head to look about him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This, the last of the Sarrions, was a patient looking man, with the quiet eyes of one who deals with Nature, and the slow movements of the far-sighted.
Marcos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ALTERNATIVE The letter written by the Count de Sarrion to his son was delivered to Marcos, literally from hand to hand, by the messenger to whose care it was entrusted.
a person who carries a message
From this reading THE ALTERNATIVE The letter written by the Count de Sarrion to his son was delivered to Marcos, literally from hand to hand, by the messenger to whose care it was entrusted.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading So fully did the mountaineer carry out his instructions, that after standing on the river bank for some minutes, he deliberately walked knee-deep into the water and touched Marcos on the elbow.
mountaineernounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪr/
someone who climbs mountains
From this reading So fully did the mountaineer carry out his instructions, that after standing on the river bank for some minutes, he deliberately walked knee-deep into the water and touched Marcos on the elbow.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading This, the last of the Sarrions, was a patient looking man, with the quiet eyes of one who deals with Nature, and the slow movements of the far-sighted.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading This, the last of the Sarrions, was a patient looking man, with the quiet eyes of one who deals with Nature, and the slow movements of the far-sighted.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For the river is a loud one, and Marcos, intent on his sport, never turned his head to look about him.
be obedient to
From this reading For Nature is always consistent, and never hurries those who watch her closely to obey the laws she writes so large in the instincts of man and beast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This, the last of the Sarrions, was a patient looking man, with the quiet eyes of one who deals with Nature, and the slow movements of the far-sighted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So fully did the mountaineer carry out his instructions, that after standing on the river bank for some minutes, he deliberately walked knee-deep into the water and touched Marcos on the elbow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For the river is a loud one, and Marcos, intent on his sport, never turned his head to look about him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So fully did the mountaineer carry out his instructions, that after standing on the river bank for some minutes, he deliberately walked knee-deep into the water and touched Marcos on the elbow.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading This, the last of the Sarrions, was a patient looking man, with the quiet eyes of one who deals with Nature, and the slow movements of the far-sighted.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading This, the last of the Sarrions, was a patient looking man, with the quiet eyes of one who deals with Nature, and the slow movements of the far-sighted.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading So fully did the mountaineer carry out his instructions, that after standing on the river bank for some minutes, he deliberately walked knee-deep into the water and touched Marcos on the elbow.
Sarrion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ALTERNATIVE The letter written by the Count de Sarrion to his son was delivered to Marcos, literally from hand to hand, by the messenger to whose care it was entrusted.
Sarrions
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From this reading This, the last of the Sarrions, was a patient looking man, with the quiet eyes of one who deals with Nature, and the slow movements of the far-sighted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For Nature is always consistent, and never hurries those who watch her closely to obey the laws she writes so large in the instincts of man and beast.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading This, the last of the Sarrions, was a patient looking man, with the quiet eyes of one who deals with Nature, and the slow movements of the far-sighted.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So fully did the mountaineer carry out his instructions, that after standing on the river bank for some minutes, he deliberately walked knee-deep into the water and touched Marcos on the elbow.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading So fully did the mountaineer carry out his instructions, that after standing on the river bank for some minutes, he deliberately walked knee-deep into the water and touched Marcos on the elbow.
a male human offspring
From this reading THE ALTERNATIVE The letter written by the Count de Sarrion to his son was delivered to Marcos, literally from hand to hand, by the messenger to whose care it was entrusted.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading For the river is a loud one, and Marcos, intent on his sport, never turned his head to look about him.
having a supporting base
From this reading So fully did the mountaineer carry out his instructions, that after standing on the river bank for some minutes, he deliberately walked knee-deep into the water and touched Marcos on the elbow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So fully did the mountaineer carry out his instructions, that after standing on the river bank for some minutes, he deliberately walked knee-deep into the water and touched Marcos on the elbow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ALTERNATIVE The letter written by the Count de Sarrion to his son was delivered to Marcos, literally from hand to hand, by the messenger to whose care it was entrusted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, the last of the Sarrions, was a patient looking man, with the quiet eyes of one who deals with Nature, and the slow movements of the far-sighted.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading For Nature is always consistent, and never hurries those who watch her closely to obey the laws she writes so large in the instincts of man and beast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ALTERNATIVE The letter written by the Count de Sarrion to his son was delivered to Marcos, literally from hand to hand, by the messenger to whose care it was entrusted.
having come into contact
From this reading So fully did the mountaineer carry out his instructions, that after standing on the river bank for some minutes, he deliberately walked knee-deep into the water and touched Marcos on the elbow.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading For the river is a loud one, and Marcos, intent on his sport, never turned his head to look about him.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading So fully did the mountaineer carry out his instructions, that after standing on the river bank for some minutes, he deliberately walked knee-deep into the water and touched Marcos on the elbow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ALTERNATIVE The letter written by the Count de Sarrion to his son was delivered to Marcos, literally from hand to hand, by the messenger to whose care it was entrusted.
look attentively
From this reading For Nature is always consistent, and never hurries those who watch her closely to obey the laws she writes so large in the instincts of man and beast.
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 So fully did the mountaineer carry out his instructions, that after standing on the river bank for some minutes, he deliberately walked knee-deep into the water and touched Marcos on the elbow.
which person or people
From this reading This, the last of the Sarrions, was a patient looking man, with the quiet eyes of one who deals with Nature, and the slow movements of the far-sighted.
belonging to which person
From this reading THE ALTERNATIVE The letter written by the Count de Sarrion to his son was delivered to Marcos, literally from hand to hand, by the messenger to whose care it was entrusted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This, the last of the Sarrions, was a patient looking man, with the quiet eyes of one who deals with Nature, and the slow movements of the far-sighted.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading For Nature is always consistent, and never hurries those who watch her closely to obey the laws she writes so large in the instincts of man and beast.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading THE ALTERNATIVE The letter written by the Count de Sarrion to his son was delivered to Marcos, literally from hand to hand, by the messenger to whose care it was entrusted.
