used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Steadily, but with frequent rests on the grades, Jefferson Worth's outfit climbed toward the summit and a little before noon gained the Pass.
anew
From this reading The loud, rattling rumble of the wagon as the tires bumped and ground over the stony, rock-floored way, with the sharp ring and clatter of the iron-shod hoofs of the team, echoed, echoed, and echoed again.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
assaultedverbUS /əˈsɔːltɪd/
past form of “assault” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading Loudly, wildly, the rude sounds assaulted the stillness until the quiet seemed hopelessly shattered by the din.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Steadily, but with frequent rests on the grades, Jefferson Worth's outfit climbed toward the summit and a little before noon gained the Pass.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
bumpedverbUS /bʌmpt/
past form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence
From this reading The loud, rattling rumble of the wagon as the tires bumped and ground over the stony, rock-floored way, with the sharp ring and clatter of the iron-shod hoofs of the team, echoed, echoed, and echoed again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Steadily, but with frequent rests on the grades, Jefferson Worth's outfit climbed toward the summit and a little before noon gained the Pass.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Loudly, wildly, the rude sounds assaulted the stillness until the quiet seemed hopelessly shattered by the din.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading The loud, rattling rumble of the wagon as the tires bumped and ground over the stony, rock-floored way, with the sharp ring and clatter of the iron-shod hoofs of the team, echoed, echoed, and echoed again.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Steadily, but with frequent rests on the grades, Jefferson Worth's outfit climbed toward the summit and a little before noon gained the Pass.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
digverbUS /dɪɡ/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading With no land to till, no mineral to dig, their very poverty was their protection.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading Loudly, wildly, the rude sounds assaulted the stillness until the quiet seemed hopelessly shattered by the din.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading The loud, rattling rumble of the wagon as the tires bumped and ground over the stony, rock-floored way, with the sharp ring and clatter of the iron-shod hoofs of the team, echoed, echoed, and echoed again.
finalitynounUS /faɪˈnæləti/
the quality of being final or definitely settled
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Steadily, but with frequent rests on the grades, Jefferson Worth's outfit climbed toward the summit and a little before noon gained the Pass.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Steadily, but with frequent rests on the grades, Jefferson Worth's outfit climbed toward the summit and a little before noon gained the Pass.
gradesnounUS /ɡreɪdz/
plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together
From this reading Steadily, but with frequent rests on the grades, Jefferson Worth's outfit climbed toward the summit and a little before noon gained the Pass.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The loud, rattling rumble of the wagon as the tires bumped and ground over the stony, rock-floored way, with the sharp ring and clatter of the iron-shod hoofs of the team, echoed, echoed, and echoed again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
hoaryadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːri/
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading The loud, rattling rumble of the wagon as the tires bumped and ground over the stony, rock-floored way, with the sharp ring and clatter of the iron-shod hoofs of the team, echoed, echoed, and echoed again.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading Loudly, wildly, the rude sounds assaulted the stillness until the quiet seemed hopelessly shattered by the din.
iron-shod
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The loud, rattling rumble of the wagon as the tires bumped and ground over the stony, rock-floored way, with the sharp ring and clatter of the iron-shod hoofs of the team, echoed, echoed, and echoed again.
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading Steadily, but with frequent rests on the grades, Jefferson Worth's outfit climbed toward the summit and a little before noon gained the Pass.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading With no land to till, no mineral to dig, their very poverty was their protection.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Steadily, but with frequent rests on the grades, Jefferson Worth's outfit climbed toward the summit and a little before noon gained the Pass.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The loud, rattling rumble of the wagon as the tires bumped and ground over the stony, rock-floored way, with the sharp ring and clatter of the iron-shod hoofs of the team, echoed, echoed, and echoed again.
LoudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading Loudly, wildly, the rude sounds assaulted the stillness until the quiet seemed hopelessly shattered by the din.
man-madeadjectiveUS /ˈmænmeɪd/
not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
mineralnounUS /ˈmɪnərəl/
solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
From this reading With no land to till, no mineral to dig, their very poverty was their protection.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
not any; not one
From this reading With no land to till, no mineral to dig, their very poverty was their protection.
the middle of the day
From this reading Steadily, but with frequent rests on the grades, Jefferson Worth's outfit climbed toward the summit and a little before noon gained the Pass.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Steadily, but with frequent rests on the grades, Jefferson Worth's outfit climbed toward the summit and a little before noon gained the Pass.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading Steadily, but with frequent rests on the grades, Jefferson Worth's outfit climbed toward the summit and a little before noon gained the Pass.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The loud, rattling rumble of the wagon as the tires bumped and ground over the stony, rock-floored way, with the sharp ring and clatter of the iron-shod hoofs of the team, echoed, echoed, and echoed again.
go across or through
From this reading Steadily, but with frequent rests on the grades, Jefferson Worth's outfit climbed toward the summit and a little before noon gained the Pass.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading With no land to till, no mineral to dig, their very poverty was their protection.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading With no land to till, no mineral to dig, their very poverty was their protection.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Loudly, wildly, the rude sounds assaulted the stillness until the quiet seemed hopelessly shattered by the din.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading The loud, rattling rumble of the wagon as the tires bumped and ground over the stony, rock-floored way, with the sharp ring and clatter of the iron-shod hoofs of the team, echoed, echoed, and echoed again.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
restsnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading Steadily, but with frequent rests on the grades, Jefferson Worth's outfit climbed toward the summit and a little before noon gained the Pass.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The loud, rattling rumble of the wagon as the tires bumped and ground over the stony, rock-floored way, with the sharp ring and clatter of the iron-shod hoofs of the team, echoed, echoed, and echoed again.
rock-floored
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The loud, rattling rumble of the wagon as the tires bumped and ground over the stony, rock-floored way, with the sharp ring and clatter of the iron-shod hoofs of the team, echoed, echoed, and echoed again.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Loudly, wildly, the rude sounds assaulted the stillness until the quiet seemed hopelessly shattered by the din.
rumbleverbUS /ˈrʌmbəl/
make a low noise
From this reading The loud, rattling rumble of the wagon as the tires bumped and ground over the stony, rock-floored way, with the sharp ring and clatter of the iron-shod hoofs of the team, echoed, echoed, and echoed again.
except for; apart from
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Loudly, wildly, the rude sounds assaulted the stillness until the quiet seemed hopelessly shattered by the din.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The loud, rattling rumble of the wagon as the tires bumped and ground over the stony, rock-floored way, with the sharp ring and clatter of the iron-shod hoofs of the team, echoed, echoed, and echoed again.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading Loudly, wildly, the rude sounds assaulted the stillness until the quiet seemed hopelessly shattered by the din.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Loudly, wildly, the rude sounds assaulted the stillness until the quiet seemed hopelessly shattered by the din.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Steadily, but with frequent rests on the grades, Jefferson Worth's outfit climbed toward the summit and a little before noon gained the Pass.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading Loudly, wildly, the rude sounds assaulted the stillness until the quiet seemed hopelessly shattered by the din.
stonyadjectiveUS /ˈstoʊni/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading The loud, rattling rumble of the wagon as the tires bumped and ground over the stony, rock-floored way, with the sharp ring and clatter of the iron-shod hoofs of the team, echoed, echoed, and echoed again.
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 With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Steadily, but with frequent rests on the grades, Jefferson Worth's outfit climbed toward the summit and a little before noon gained the Pass.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading The loud, rattling rumble of the wagon as the tires bumped and ground over the stony, rock-floored way, with the sharp ring and clatter of the iron-shod hoofs of the team, echoed, echoed, and echoed again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With no land to till, no mineral to dig, their very poverty was their protection.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
up to a particular time
From this reading With no land to till, no mineral to dig, their very poverty was their protection.
tiresnounUS /ˈtaɪərz/
plural of “tire” — hoop that covers a wheel
From this reading The loud, rattling rumble of the wagon as the tires bumped and ground over the stony, rock-floored way, with the sharp ring and clatter of the iron-shod hoofs of the team, echoed, echoed, and echoed again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With no land to till, no mineral to dig, their very poverty was their protection.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Steadily, but with frequent rests on the grades, Jefferson Worth's outfit climbed toward the summit and a little before noon gained the Pass.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
unchallengedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃælɪndʒd/
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Loudly, wildly, the rude sounds assaulted the stillness until the quiet seemed hopelessly shattered by the din.
precisely as stated
From this reading With no land to till, no mineral to dig, their very poverty was their protection.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The loud, rattling rumble of the wagon as the tires bumped and ground over the stony, rock-floored way, with the sharp ring and clatter of the iron-shod hoofs of the team, echoed, echoed, and echoed again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With no land to till, no mineral to dig, their very poverty was their protection.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The loud, rattling rumble of the wagon as the tires bumped and ground over the stony, rock-floored way, with the sharp ring and clatter of the iron-shod hoofs of the team, echoed, echoed, and echoed again.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading Loudly, wildly, the rude sounds assaulted the stillness until the quiet seemed hopelessly shattered by the din.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With no land to till, no mineral to dig, their very poverty was their protection.
Worth'snounUS /wɜːrθs/
possessive form of “worth” — an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Steadily, but with frequent rests on the grades, Jefferson Worth's outfit climbed toward the summit and a little before noon gained the Pass.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading With an air of grim finality, they declared strongly that as they had always been they would always remain; and, at the beginning of my story, save for that one, slender, man-made trail, their hoary boast had remained unchallenged.
