used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first picture represented the beautiful wild steed in the act of making a plunge forward, while Mazeppa is being bound to his back.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The first picture represented the beautiful wild steed in the act of making a plunge forward, while Mazeppa is being bound to his back.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The spacious saloon had been gorgeously decorated by an experienced artist, while innumerable historical incidents and poetical scenes had been painted on the snow-white surface of the wall in front of each state-room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Three scenes in “Mazeppa” appeared first on the left as you entered from the front.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading The spacious saloon had been gorgeously decorated by an experienced artist, while innumerable historical incidents and poetical scenes had been painted on the snow-white surface of the wall in front of each state-room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Three scenes in “Mazeppa” appeared first on the left as you entered from the front.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The first picture represented the beautiful wild steed in the act of making a plunge forward, while Mazeppa is being bound to his back.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The first picture represented the beautiful wild steed in the act of making a plunge forward, while Mazeppa is being bound to his back.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The second scene represented the foaming steed as he bounded through the forest, with the large gang of wolves in pursuit; and the last showed the dying steed stretched on the ground, while a flock of vultures covered the surrounding space, ready to begin the work of destruction.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The first picture represented the beautiful wild steed in the act of making a plunge forward, while Mazeppa is being bound to his back.
confined by bonds
From this reading The first picture represented the beautiful wild steed in the act of making a plunge forward, while Mazeppa is being bound to his back.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading The second scene represented the foaming steed as he bounded through the forest, with the large gang of wolves in pursuit; and the last showed the dying steed stretched on the ground, while a flock of vultures covered the surrounding space, ready to begin the work of destruction.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The spacious saloon had been gorgeously decorated by an experienced artist, while innumerable historical incidents and poetical scenes had been painted on the snow-white surface of the wall in front of each state-room.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The second scene represented the foaming steed as he bounded through the forest, with the large gang of wolves in pursuit; and the last showed the dying steed stretched on the ground, while a flock of vultures covered the surrounding space, ready to begin the work of destruction.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading The spacious saloon had been gorgeously decorated by an experienced artist, while innumerable historical incidents and poetical scenes had been painted on the snow-white surface of the wall in front of each state-room.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading The second scene represented the foaming steed as he bounded through the forest, with the large gang of wolves in pursuit; and the last showed the dying steed stretched on the ground, while a flock of vultures covered the surrounding space, ready to begin the work of destruction.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading The second scene represented the foaming steed as he bounded through the forest, with the large gang of wolves in pursuit; and the last showed the dying steed stretched on the ground, while a flock of vultures covered the surrounding space, ready to begin the work of destruction.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The spacious saloon had been gorgeously decorated by an experienced artist, while innumerable historical incidents and poetical scenes had been painted on the snow-white surface of the wall in front of each state-room.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Three scenes in “Mazeppa” appeared first on the left as you entered from the front.
excursionists
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From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
expendedverbUS /ɪkˈspendɪd/
past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully
From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading The spacious saloon had been gorgeously decorated by an experienced artist, while innumerable historical incidents and poetical scenes had been painted on the snow-white surface of the wall in front of each state-room.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Three scenes in “Mazeppa” appeared first on the left as you entered from the front.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading The second scene represented the foaming steed as he bounded through the forest, with the large gang of wolves in pursuit; and the last showed the dying steed stretched on the ground, while a flock of vultures covered the surrounding space, ready to begin the work of destruction.
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading The second scene represented the foaming steed as he bounded through the forest, with the large gang of wolves in pursuit; and the last showed the dying steed stretched on the ground, while a flock of vultures covered the surrounding space, ready to begin the work of destruction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The second scene represented the foaming steed as he bounded through the forest, with the large gang of wolves in pursuit; and the last showed the dying steed stretched on the ground, while a flock of vultures covered the surrounding space, ready to begin the work of destruction.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The first picture represented the beautiful wild steed in the act of making a plunge forward, while Mazeppa is being bound to his back.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Three scenes in “Mazeppa” appeared first on the left as you entered from the front.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The spacious saloon had been gorgeously decorated by an experienced artist, while innumerable historical incidents and poetical scenes had been painted on the snow-white surface of the wall in front of each state-room.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading The second scene represented the foaming steed as he bounded through the forest, with the large gang of wolves in pursuit; and the last showed the dying steed stretched on the ground, while a flock of vultures covered the surrounding space, ready to begin the work of destruction.
gorgeouslyadverb
in an impressively beautiful manner
From this reading The spacious saloon had been gorgeously decorated by an experienced artist, while innumerable historical incidents and poetical scenes had been painted on the snow-white surface of the wall in front of each state-room.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The second scene represented the foaming steed as he bounded through the forest, with the large gang of wolves in pursuit; and the last showed the dying steed stretched on the ground, while a flock of vultures covered the surrounding space, ready to begin the work of destruction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The second scene represented the foaming steed as he bounded through the forest, with the large gang of wolves in pursuit; and the last showed the dying steed stretched on the ground, while a flock of vultures covered the surrounding space, ready to begin the work of destruction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first picture represented the beautiful wild steed in the act of making a plunge forward, while Mazeppa is being bound to his back.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading The spacious saloon had been gorgeously decorated by an experienced artist, while innumerable historical incidents and poetical scenes had been painted on the snow-white surface of the wall in front of each state-room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The spacious saloon had been gorgeously decorated by an experienced artist, while innumerable historical incidents and poetical scenes had been painted on the snow-white surface of the wall in front of each state-room.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading The spacious saloon had been gorgeously decorated by an experienced artist, while innumerable historical incidents and poetical scenes had been painted on the snow-white surface of the wall in front of each state-room.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading The spacious saloon had been gorgeously decorated by an experienced artist, while innumerable historical incidents and poetical scenes had been painted on the snow-white surface of the wall in front of each state-room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first picture represented the beautiful wild steed in the act of making a plunge forward, while Mazeppa is being bound to his back.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
immediately past
From this reading The second scene represented the foaming steed as he bounded through the forest, with the large gang of wolves in pursuit; and the last showed the dying steed stretched on the ground, while a flock of vultures covered the surrounding space, ready to begin the work of destruction.
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 Three scenes in “Mazeppa” appeared first on the left as you entered from the front.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The first picture represented the beautiful wild steed in the act of making a plunge forward, while Mazeppa is being bound to his back.
Mazeppa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three scenes in “Mazeppa” appeared first on the left as you entered from the front.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The spacious saloon had been gorgeously decorated by an experienced artist, while innumerable historical incidents and poetical scenes had been painted on the snow-white surface of the wall in front of each state-room.
coated with paint
From this reading The spacious saloon had been gorgeously decorated by an experienced artist, while innumerable historical incidents and poetical scenes had been painted on the snow-white surface of the wall in front of each state-room.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The first picture represented the beautiful wild steed in the act of making a plunge forward, while Mazeppa is being bound to his back.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading The first picture represented the beautiful wild steed in the act of making a plunge forward, while Mazeppa is being bound to his back.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading The spacious saloon had been gorgeously decorated by an experienced artist, while innumerable historical incidents and poetical scenes had been painted on the snow-white surface of the wall in front of each state-room.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading The second scene represented the foaming steed as he bounded through the forest, with the large gang of wolves in pursuit; and the last showed the dying steed stretched on the ground, while a flock of vultures covered the surrounding space, ready to begin the work of destruction.
Quitman
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From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The second scene represented the foaming steed as he bounded through the forest, with the large gang of wolves in pursuit; and the last showed the dying steed stretched on the ground, while a flock of vultures covered the surrounding space, ready to begin the work of destruction.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The first picture represented the beautiful wild steed in the act of making a plunge forward, while Mazeppa is being bound to his back.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The spacious saloon had been gorgeously decorated by an experienced artist, while innumerable historical incidents and poetical scenes had been painted on the snow-white surface of the wall in front of each state-room.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The second scene represented the foaming steed as he bounded through the forest, with the large gang of wolves in pursuit; and the last showed the dying steed stretched on the ground, while a flock of vultures covered the surrounding space, ready to begin the work of destruction.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading The spacious saloon had been gorgeously decorated by an experienced artist, while innumerable historical incidents and poetical scenes had been painted on the snow-white surface of the wall in front of each state-room.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second scene represented the foaming steed as he bounded through the forest, with the large gang of wolves in pursuit; and the last showed the dying steed stretched on the ground, while a flock of vultures covered the surrounding space, ready to begin the work of destruction.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The second scene represented the foaming steed as he bounded through the forest, with the large gang of wolves in pursuit; and the last showed the dying steed stretched on the ground, while a flock of vultures covered the surrounding space, ready to begin the work of destruction.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
snow-whiteadjective
of the white color of snow
From this reading The spacious saloon had been gorgeously decorated by an experienced artist, while innumerable historical incidents and poetical scenes had been painted on the snow-white surface of the wall in front of each state-room.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The second scene represented the foaming steed as he bounded through the forest, with the large gang of wolves in pursuit; and the last showed the dying steed stretched on the ground, while a flock of vultures covered the surrounding space, ready to begin the work of destruction.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading The spacious saloon had been gorgeously decorated by an experienced artist, while innumerable historical incidents and poetical scenes had been painted on the snow-white surface of the wall in front of each state-room.
state-room
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From this reading The spacious saloon had been gorgeously decorated by an experienced artist, while innumerable historical incidents and poetical scenes had been painted on the snow-white surface of the wall in front of each state-room.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading The first picture represented the beautiful wild steed in the act of making a plunge forward, while Mazeppa is being bound to his back.
stingilyadverb
in a stingy manner
From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading The second scene represented the foaming steed as he bounded through the forest, with the large gang of wolves in pursuit; and the last showed the dying steed stretched on the ground, while a flock of vultures covered the surrounding space, ready to begin the work of destruction.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The spacious saloon had been gorgeously decorated by an experienced artist, while innumerable historical incidents and poetical scenes had been painted on the snow-white surface of the wall in front of each state-room.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading The second scene represented the foaming steed as he bounded through the forest, with the large gang of wolves in pursuit; and the last showed the dying steed stretched on the ground, while a flock of vultures covered the surrounding space, ready to begin the work of destruction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three scenes in “Mazeppa” appeared first on the left as you entered from the front.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The second scene represented the foaming steed as he bounded through the forest, with the large gang of wolves in pursuit; and the last showed the dying steed stretched on the ground, while a flock of vultures covered the surrounding space, ready to begin the work of destruction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first picture represented the beautiful wild steed in the act of making a plunge forward, while Mazeppa is being bound to his back.
vulturesnounUS /ˈvʌltʃərz/
plural of “vulture” — any of various large diurnal birds of prey having naked heads and weak claws and feeding chiefly on carrion
From this reading The second scene represented the foaming steed as he bounded through the forest, with the large gang of wolves in pursuit; and the last showed the dying steed stretched on the ground, while a flock of vultures covered the surrounding space, ready to begin the work of destruction.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The spacious saloon had been gorgeously decorated by an experienced artist, while innumerable historical incidents and poetical scenes had been painted on the snow-white surface of the wall in front of each state-room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The arrangements which Captain Quitman had made for the accommodation of the large party of excursionists were of the most costly and liberal character, showing that neither labor nor money had been stingily expended.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The spacious saloon had been gorgeously decorated by an experienced artist, while innumerable historical incidents and poetical scenes had been painted on the snow-white surface of the wall in front of each state-room.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The first picture represented the beautiful wild steed in the act of making a plunge forward, while Mazeppa is being bound to his back.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The second scene represented the foaming steed as he bounded through the forest, with the large gang of wolves in pursuit; and the last showed the dying steed stretched on the ground, while a flock of vultures covered the surrounding space, ready to begin the work of destruction.
wolvesnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading The second scene represented the foaming steed as he bounded through the forest, with the large gang of wolves in pursuit; and the last showed the dying steed stretched on the ground, while a flock of vultures covered the surrounding space, ready to begin the work of destruction.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The second scene represented the foaming steed as he bounded through the forest, with the large gang of wolves in pursuit; and the last showed the dying steed stretched on the ground, while a flock of vultures covered the surrounding space, ready to begin the work of destruction.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Three scenes in “Mazeppa” appeared first on the left as you entered from the front.
