adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Within five hundred yards of where the waggon stood, however, a sheer cliffed gorge, fire-riven and water-hewn, pierced the range, and looking on it, Owen knew it for the gorge of his dream.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A full day before it reached them, they had seen the white-capped waggon crawling across the veldt, and swift runners had reported its advent to the king at his Great Place.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading A full day before it reached them, they had seen the white-capped waggon crawling across the veldt, and swift runners had reported its advent to the king at his Great Place.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading These mountains, which although not high are very steep, form the outer barrier and defence of the kingdom of the Amasuka.
Amasuka
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From this reading These mountains, which although not high are very steep, form the outer barrier and defence of the kingdom of the Amasuka.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These mountains, which although not high are very steep, form the outer barrier and defence of the kingdom of the Amasuka.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These mountains, which although not high are very steep, form the outer barrier and defence of the kingdom of the Amasuka.
armedadjectiveUS /ɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Night and day the mouth of it was guarded by a company of armed soldiers, whose huts were built high on outlook places in the mountains, whence their keen eyes could scan the vast expanses of plain.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A full day before it reached them, they had seen the white-capped waggon crawling across the veldt, and swift runners had reported its advent to the king at his Great Place.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading These mountains, which although not high are very steep, form the outer barrier and defence of the kingdom of the Amasuka.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A full day before it reached them, they had seen the white-capped waggon crawling across the veldt, and swift runners had reported its advent to the king at his Great Place.
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Night and day the mouth of it was guarded by a company of armed soldiers, whose huts were built high on outlook places in the mountains, whence their keen eyes could scan the vast expanses of plain.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Night and day the mouth of it was guarded by a company of armed soldiers, whose huts were built high on outlook places in the mountains, whence their keen eyes could scan the vast expanses of plain.
cliffed
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From this reading Within five hundred yards of where the waggon stood, however, a sheer cliffed gorge, fire-riven and water-hewn, pierced the range, and looking on it, Owen knew it for the gorge of his dream.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Night and day the mouth of it was guarded by a company of armed soldiers, whose huts were built high on outlook places in the mountains, whence their keen eyes could scan the vast expanses of plain.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Night and day the mouth of it was guarded by a company of armed soldiers, whose huts were built high on outlook places in the mountains, whence their keen eyes could scan the vast expanses of plain.
crawlingnounUS /ˈkrɔːlɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading A full day before it reached them, they had seen the white-capped waggon crawling across the veldt, and swift runners had reported its advent to the king at his Great Place.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Night and day the mouth of it was guarded by a company of armed soldiers, whose huts were built high on outlook places in the mountains, whence their keen eyes could scan the vast expanses of plain.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading These mountains, which although not high are very steep, form the outer barrier and defence of the kingdom of the Amasuka.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Within five hundred yards of where the waggon stood, however, a sheer cliffed gorge, fire-riven and water-hewn, pierced the range, and looking on it, Owen knew it for the gorge of his dream.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
expansesnounUS /ɪkˈspænsɪz/
plural of “expanse” — a wide scope
From this reading Night and day the mouth of it was guarded by a company of armed soldiers, whose huts were built high on outlook places in the mountains, whence their keen eyes could scan the vast expanses of plain.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Night and day the mouth of it was guarded by a company of armed soldiers, whose huts were built high on outlook places in the mountains, whence their keen eyes could scan the vast expanses of plain.
FEASTnounUS /fiːst/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
fire-riven
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From this reading Within five hundred yards of where the waggon stood, however, a sheer cliffed gorge, fire-riven and water-hewn, pierced the range, and looking on it, Owen knew it for the gorge of his dream.
FIRST-FRUITS
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From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Within five hundred yards of where the waggon stood, however, a sheer cliffed gorge, fire-riven and water-hewn, pierced the range, and looking on it, Owen knew it for the gorge of his dream.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Within five hundred yards of where the waggon stood, however, a sheer cliffed gorge, fire-riven and water-hewn, pierced the range, and looking on it, Owen knew it for the gorge of his dream.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading These mountains, which although not high are very steep, form the outer barrier and defence of the kingdom of the Amasuka.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A full day before it reached them, they had seen the white-capped waggon crawling across the veldt, and swift runners had reported its advent to the king at his Great Place.
gorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading Within five hundred yards of where the waggon stood, however, a sheer cliffed gorge, fire-riven and water-hewn, pierced the range, and looking on it, Owen knew it for the gorge of his dream.
GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A full day before it reached them, they had seen the white-capped waggon crawling across the veldt, and swift runners had reported its advent to the king at his Great Place.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading Night and day the mouth of it was guarded by a company of armed soldiers, whose huts were built high on outlook places in the mountains, whence their keen eyes could scan the vast expanses of plain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A full day before it reached them, they had seen the white-capped waggon crawling across the veldt, and swift runners had reported its advent to the king at his Great Place.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading These mountains, which although not high are very steep, form the outer barrier and defence of the kingdom of the Amasuka.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Within five hundred yards of where the waggon stood, however, a sheer cliffed gorge, fire-riven and water-hewn, pierced the range, and looking on it, Owen knew it for the gorge of his dream.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Within five hundred yards of where the waggon stood, however, a sheer cliffed gorge, fire-riven and water-hewn, pierced the range, and looking on it, Owen knew it for the gorge of his dream.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading Within five hundred yards of where the waggon stood, however, a sheer cliffed gorge, fire-riven and water-hewn, pierced the range, and looking on it, Owen knew it for the gorge of his dream.
hutsnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading Night and day the mouth of it was guarded by a company of armed soldiers, whose huts were built high on outlook places in the mountains, whence their keen eyes could scan the vast expanses of plain.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Night and day the mouth of it was guarded by a company of armed soldiers, whose huts were built high on outlook places in the mountains, whence their keen eyes could scan the vast expanses of plain.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Within five hundred yards of where the waggon stood, however, a sheer cliffed gorge, fire-riven and water-hewn, pierced the range, and looking on it, Owen knew it for the gorge of his dream.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A full day before it reached them, they had seen the white-capped waggon crawling across the veldt, and swift runners had reported its advent to the king at his Great Place.
keenadjectiveUS /kiːn/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Night and day the mouth of it was guarded by a company of armed soldiers, whose huts were built high on outlook places in the mountains, whence their keen eyes could scan the vast expanses of plain.
kingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A full day before it reached them, they had seen the white-capped waggon crawling across the veldt, and swift runners had reported its advent to the king at his Great Place.
kingdomnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading These mountains, which although not high are very steep, form the outer barrier and defence of the kingdom of the Amasuka.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Within five hundred yards of where the waggon stood, however, a sheer cliffed gorge, fire-riven and water-hewn, pierced the range, and looking on it, Owen knew it for the gorge of his dream.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Within five hundred yards of where the waggon stood, however, a sheer cliffed gorge, fire-riven and water-hewn, pierced the range, and looking on it, Owen knew it for the gorge of his dream.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading These mountains, which although not high are very steep, form the outer barrier and defence of the kingdom of the Amasuka.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Night and day the mouth of it was guarded by a company of armed soldiers, whose huts were built high on outlook places in the mountains, whence their keen eyes could scan the vast expanses of plain.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These mountains, which although not high are very steep, form the outer barrier and defence of the kingdom of the Amasuka.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading These mountains, which although not high are very steep, form the outer barrier and defence of the kingdom of the Amasuka.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading Night and day the mouth of it was guarded by a company of armed soldiers, whose huts were built high on outlook places in the mountains, whence their keen eyes could scan the vast expanses of plain.
outspanned
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From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Within five hundred yards of where the waggon stood, however, a sheer cliffed gorge, fire-riven and water-hewn, pierced the range, and looking on it, Owen knew it for the gorge of his dream.
ox-waggon
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From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading Within five hundred yards of where the waggon stood, however, a sheer cliffed gorge, fire-riven and water-hewn, pierced the range, and looking on it, Owen knew it for the gorge of his dream.
PlacenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A full day before it reached them, they had seen the white-capped waggon crawling across the veldt, and swift runners had reported its advent to the king at his Great Place.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Night and day the mouth of it was guarded by a company of armed soldiers, whose huts were built high on outlook places in the mountains, whence their keen eyes could scan the vast expanses of plain.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Night and day the mouth of it was guarded by a company of armed soldiers, whose huts were built high on outlook places in the mountains, whence their keen eyes could scan the vast expanses of plain.
rangenounUS /reɪndʒ/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Within five hundred yards of where the waggon stood, however, a sheer cliffed gorge, fire-riven and water-hewn, pierced the range, and looking on it, Owen knew it for the gorge of his dream.
rangesnounUS /ˈreɪndʒəz/
plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A full day before it reached them, they had seen the white-capped waggon crawling across the veldt, and swift runners had reported its advent to the king at his Great Place.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading A full day before it reached them, they had seen the white-capped waggon crawling across the veldt, and swift runners had reported its advent to the king at his Great Place.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading A full day before it reached them, they had seen the white-capped waggon crawling across the veldt, and swift runners had reported its advent to the king at his Great Place.
scanverbUS /skæn/
examine minutely or intensely
From this reading Night and day the mouth of it was guarded by a company of armed soldiers, whose huts were built high on outlook places in the mountains, whence their keen eyes could scan the vast expanses of plain.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Within five hundred yards of where the waggon stood, however, a sheer cliffed gorge, fire-riven and water-hewn, pierced the range, and looking on it, Owen knew it for the gorge of his dream.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Night and day the mouth of it was guarded by a company of armed soldiers, whose huts were built high on outlook places in the mountains, whence their keen eyes could scan the vast expanses of plain.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading These mountains, which although not high are very steep, form the outer barrier and defence of the kingdom of the Amasuka.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Within five hundred yards of where the waggon stood, however, a sheer cliffed gorge, fire-riven and water-hewn, pierced the range, and looking on it, Owen knew it for the gorge of his dream.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
swiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading A full day before it reached them, they had seen the white-capped waggon crawling across the veldt, and swift runners had reported its advent to the king at his Great Place.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Night and day the mouth of it was guarded by a company of armed soldiers, whose huts were built high on outlook places in the mountains, whence their keen eyes could scan the vast expanses of plain.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A full day before it reached them, they had seen the white-capped waggon crawling across the veldt, and swift runners had reported its advent to the king at his Great Place.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These mountains, which although not high are very steep, form the outer barrier and defence of the kingdom of the Amasuka.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A full day before it reached them, they had seen the white-capped waggon crawling across the veldt, and swift runners had reported its advent to the king at his Great Place.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A full day before it reached them, they had seen the white-capped waggon crawling across the veldt, and swift runners had reported its advent to the king at his Great Place.
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Night and day the mouth of it was guarded by a company of armed soldiers, whose huts were built high on outlook places in the mountains, whence their keen eyes could scan the vast expanses of plain.
veldtnoun
elevated open grassland in southern Africa
From this reading A full day before it reached them, they had seen the white-capped waggon crawling across the veldt, and swift runners had reported its advent to the king at his Great Place.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading These mountains, which although not high are very steep, form the outer barrier and defence of the kingdom of the Amasuka.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
waggonnoun
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Within five hundred yards of where the waggon stood, however, a sheer cliffed gorge, fire-riven and water-hewn, pierced the range, and looking on it, Owen knew it for the gorge of his dream.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Night and day the mouth of it was guarded by a company of armed soldiers, whose huts were built high on outlook places in the mountains, whence their keen eyes could scan the vast expanses of plain.
water-hewn
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From this reading Within five hundred yards of where the waggon stood, however, a sheer cliffed gorge, fire-riven and water-hewn, pierced the range, and looking on it, Owen knew it for the gorge of his dream.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
whenceadverbUS /wens/
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Night and day the mouth of it was guarded by a company of armed soldiers, whose huts were built high on outlook places in the mountains, whence their keen eyes could scan the vast expanses of plain.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Within five hundred yards of where the waggon stood, however, a sheer cliffed gorge, fire-riven and water-hewn, pierced the range, and looking on it, Owen knew it for the gorge of his dream.
whereof
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From this reading THE FEAST OF THE FIRST-FRUITS On the third morning from this night whereof the strange events have been described, an ox-waggon might have been seen outspanned on the hither side of those ranges of hills that were visible from the river.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These mountains, which although not high are very steep, form the outer barrier and defence of the kingdom of the Amasuka.
white-capped
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From this reading A full day before it reached them, they had seen the white-capped waggon crawling across the veldt, and swift runners had reported its advent to the king at his Great Place.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Night and day the mouth of it was guarded by a company of armed soldiers, whose huts were built high on outlook places in the mountains, whence their keen eyes could scan the vast expanses of plain.
WithinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within five hundred yards of where the waggon stood, however, a sheer cliffed gorge, fire-riven and water-hewn, pierced the range, and looking on it, Owen knew it for the gorge of his dream.
yardsnounUS /jɑːrdz/
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Within five hundred yards of where the waggon stood, however, a sheer cliffed gorge, fire-riven and water-hewn, pierced the range, and looking on it, Owen knew it for the gorge of his dream.
