used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RACE TO THE FORT Three miles out and the Mogul's six drivers were spinning like so many tops.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Flat along the grimy roofs of the heaving freight-cars behind, the cloud of coal smoke from her stunted chimney fled rearward until clear of the train, then drifted idly across the rolling uplands.
at or in the front
From this reading Ahead and to right and left, distant, snow-capped summits barred the sky-line.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Flat along the grimy roofs of the heaving freight-cars behind, the cloud of coal smoke from her stunted chimney fled rearward until clear of the train, then drifted idly across the rolling uplands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A RACE TO THE FORT Three miles out and the Mogul's six drivers were spinning like so many tops.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On either side the gray-green slopes, bare and treeless, billowed away, higher and higher toward the range, with here and there a bunch of fattening cattle gazing stupidly at the invaders of their peace and quietude.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On either side the gray-green slopes, bare and treeless, billowed away, higher and higher toward the range, with here and there a bunch of fattening cattle gazing stupidly at the invaders of their peace and quietude.
completely unclothed
From this reading On either side the gray-green slopes, bare and treeless, billowed away, higher and higher toward the range, with here and there a bunch of fattening cattle gazing stupidly at the invaders of their peace and quietude.
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading Ahead and to right and left, distant, snow-capped summits barred the sky-line.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Flat along the grimy roofs of the heaving freight-cars behind, the cloud of coal smoke from her stunted chimney fled rearward until clear of the train, then drifted idly across the rolling uplands.
billowedverbUS /ˈbɪloʊd/
past form of “billow” — rise up as if in waves
From this reading On either side the gray-green slopes, bare and treeless, billowed away, higher and higher toward the range, with here and there a bunch of fattening cattle gazing stupidly at the invaders of their peace and quietude.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading On either side the gray-green slopes, bare and treeless, billowed away, higher and higher toward the range, with here and there a bunch of fattening cattle gazing stupidly at the invaders of their peace and quietude.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Close at hand to the left the murky waters of the stream flashed quickly by.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading On either side the gray-green slopes, bare and treeless, billowed away, higher and higher toward the range, with here and there a bunch of fattening cattle gazing stupidly at the invaders of their peace and quietude.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading Flat along the grimy roofs of the heaving freight-cars behind, the cloud of coal smoke from her stunted chimney fled rearward until clear of the train, then drifted idly across the rolling uplands.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Flat along the grimy roofs of the heaving freight-cars behind, the cloud of coal smoke from her stunted chimney fled rearward until clear of the train, then drifted idly across the rolling uplands.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Close at hand to the left the murky waters of the stream flashed quickly by.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Flat along the grimy roofs of the heaving freight-cars behind, the cloud of coal smoke from her stunted chimney fled rearward until clear of the train, then drifted idly across the rolling uplands.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading Flat along the grimy roofs of the heaving freight-cars behind, the cloud of coal smoke from her stunted chimney fled rearward until clear of the train, then drifted idly across the rolling uplands.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Ahead and to right and left, distant, snow-capped summits barred the sky-line.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Flat along the grimy roofs of the heaving freight-cars behind, the cloud of coal smoke from her stunted chimney fled rearward until clear of the train, then drifted idly across the rolling uplands.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading A RACE TO THE FORT Three miles out and the Mogul's six drivers were spinning like so many tops.
one or the other of two
From this reading On either side the gray-green slopes, bare and treeless, billowed away, higher and higher toward the range, with here and there a bunch of fattening cattle gazing stupidly at the invaders of their peace and quietude.
fatteningadjectiveUS /ˈfætənɪŋ/
subject to or used in the process of finishing or fattening up for slaughter
From this reading On either side the gray-green slopes, bare and treeless, billowed away, higher and higher toward the range, with here and there a bunch of fattening cattle gazing stupidly at the invaders of their peace and quietude.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Close at hand to the left the murky waters of the stream flashed quickly by.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Flat along the grimy roofs of the heaving freight-cars behind, the cloud of coal smoke from her stunted chimney fled rearward until clear of the train, then drifted idly across the rolling uplands.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Flat along the grimy roofs of the heaving freight-cars behind, the cloud of coal smoke from her stunted chimney fled rearward until clear of the train, then drifted idly across the rolling uplands.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading A RACE TO THE FORT Three miles out and the Mogul's six drivers were spinning like so many tops.
freight-cars
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From this reading Flat along the grimy roofs of the heaving freight-cars behind, the cloud of coal smoke from her stunted chimney fled rearward until clear of the train, then drifted idly across the rolling uplands.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Flat along the grimy roofs of the heaving freight-cars behind, the cloud of coal smoke from her stunted chimney fled rearward until clear of the train, then drifted idly across the rolling uplands.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading On either side the gray-green slopes, bare and treeless, billowed away, higher and higher toward the range, with here and there a bunch of fattening cattle gazing stupidly at the invaders of their peace and quietude.
gray-greenadjective
of green tinged with grey
From this reading On either side the gray-green slopes, bare and treeless, billowed away, higher and higher toward the range, with here and there a bunch of fattening cattle gazing stupidly at the invaders of their peace and quietude.
grimyadjectiveUS /ˈɡraɪmi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading Flat along the grimy roofs of the heaving freight-cars behind, the cloud of coal smoke from her stunted chimney fled rearward until clear of the train, then drifted idly across the rolling uplands.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Close at hand to the left the murky waters of the stream flashed quickly by.
heavingnounUS /ˈhiːvɪŋ/
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
From this reading Flat along the grimy roofs of the heaving freight-cars behind, the cloud of coal smoke from her stunted chimney fled rearward until clear of the train, then drifted idly across the rolling uplands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Flat along the grimy roofs of the heaving freight-cars behind, the cloud of coal smoke from her stunted chimney fled rearward until clear of the train, then drifted idly across the rolling uplands.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading On either side the gray-green slopes, bare and treeless, billowed away, higher and higher toward the range, with here and there a bunch of fattening cattle gazing stupidly at the invaders of their peace and quietude.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading On either side the gray-green slopes, bare and treeless, billowed away, higher and higher toward the range, with here and there a bunch of fattening cattle gazing stupidly at the invaders of their peace and quietude.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading Flat along the grimy roofs of the heaving freight-cars behind, the cloud of coal smoke from her stunted chimney fled rearward until clear of the train, then drifted idly across the rolling uplands.
invadersnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdərz/
plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading On either side the gray-green slopes, bare and treeless, billowed away, higher and higher toward the range, with here and there a bunch of fattening cattle gazing stupidly at the invaders of their peace and quietude.
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 Ahead and to right and left, distant, snow-capped summits barred the sky-line.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A RACE TO THE FORT Three miles out and the Mogul's six drivers were spinning like so many tops.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A RACE TO THE FORT Three miles out and the Mogul's six drivers were spinning like so many tops.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A RACE TO THE FORT Three miles out and the Mogul's six drivers were spinning like so many tops.
Mogul's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A RACE TO THE FORT Three miles out and the Mogul's six drivers were spinning like so many tops.
murkyadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrki/
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment
From this reading Close at hand to the left the murky waters of the stream flashed quickly by.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Flat along the grimy roofs of the heaving freight-cars behind, the cloud of coal smoke from her stunted chimney fled rearward until clear of the train, then drifted idly across the rolling uplands.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On either side the gray-green slopes, bare and treeless, billowed away, higher and higher toward the range, with here and there a bunch of fattening cattle gazing stupidly at the invaders of their peace and quietude.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A RACE TO THE FORT Three miles out and the Mogul's six drivers were spinning like so many tops.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading On either side the gray-green slopes, bare and treeless, billowed away, higher and higher toward the range, with here and there a bunch of fattening cattle gazing stupidly at the invaders of their peace and quietude.
with speed
From this reading Close at hand to the left the murky waters of the stream flashed quickly by.
quietudenoun
a state of peace and quiet
From this reading On either side the gray-green slopes, bare and treeless, billowed away, higher and higher toward the range, with here and there a bunch of fattening cattle gazing stupidly at the invaders of their peace and quietude.
any competition
From this reading A RACE TO THE FORT Three miles out and the Mogul's six drivers were spinning like so many tops.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading On either side the gray-green slopes, bare and treeless, billowed away, higher and higher toward the range, with here and there a bunch of fattening cattle gazing stupidly at the invaders of their peace and quietude.
rearwardadjective
located in or toward the back or rear
From this reading Flat along the grimy roofs of the heaving freight-cars behind, the cloud of coal smoke from her stunted chimney fled rearward until clear of the train, then drifted idly across the rolling uplands.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Ahead and to right and left, distant, snow-capped summits barred the sky-line.
uttered with a trill
From this reading Flat along the grimy roofs of the heaving freight-cars behind, the cloud of coal smoke from her stunted chimney fled rearward until clear of the train, then drifted idly across the rolling uplands.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Flat along the grimy roofs of the heaving freight-cars behind, the cloud of coal smoke from her stunted chimney fled rearward until clear of the train, then drifted idly across the rolling uplands.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On either side the gray-green slopes, bare and treeless, billowed away, higher and higher toward the range, with here and there a bunch of fattening cattle gazing stupidly at the invaders of their peace and quietude.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading A RACE TO THE FORT Three miles out and the Mogul's six drivers were spinning like so many tops.
sky-line
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ahead and to right and left, distant, snow-capped summits barred the sky-line.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading On either side the gray-green slopes, bare and treeless, billowed away, higher and higher toward the range, with here and there a bunch of fattening cattle gazing stupidly at the invaders of their peace and quietude.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Flat along the grimy roofs of the heaving freight-cars behind, the cloud of coal smoke from her stunted chimney fled rearward until clear of the train, then drifted idly across the rolling uplands.
snow-cappedadjective
(of mountains) capped with a covering of snow
From this reading Ahead and to right and left, distant, snow-capped summits barred the sky-line.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A RACE TO THE FORT Three miles out and the Mogul's six drivers were spinning like so many tops.
spinningnounUS /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
creating thread
From this reading A RACE TO THE FORT Three miles out and the Mogul's six drivers were spinning like so many tops.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Close at hand to the left the murky waters of the stream flashed quickly by.
stuntedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌntɪd/
inferior in size or quality
From this reading Flat along the grimy roofs of the heaving freight-cars behind, the cloud of coal smoke from her stunted chimney fled rearward until clear of the train, then drifted idly across the rolling uplands.
stupidlyadverbUS /ˈstuːpədli/
in a stupid manner
From this reading On either side the gray-green slopes, bare and treeless, billowed away, higher and higher toward the range, with here and there a bunch of fattening cattle gazing stupidly at the invaders of their peace and quietude.
summitsnounUS /ˈsʌmɪts/
plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Ahead and to right and left, distant, snow-capped summits barred the sky-line.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RACE TO THE FORT Three miles out and the Mogul's six drivers were spinning like so many tops.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On either side the gray-green slopes, bare and treeless, billowed away, higher and higher toward the range, with here and there a bunch of fattening cattle gazing stupidly at the invaders of their peace and quietude.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Flat along the grimy roofs of the heaving freight-cars behind, the cloud of coal smoke from her stunted chimney fled rearward until clear of the train, then drifted idly across the rolling uplands.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On either side the gray-green slopes, bare and treeless, billowed away, higher and higher toward the range, with here and there a bunch of fattening cattle gazing stupidly at the invaders of their peace and quietude.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A RACE TO THE FORT Three miles out and the Mogul's six drivers were spinning like so many tops.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A RACE TO THE FORT Three miles out and the Mogul's six drivers were spinning like so many tops.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading A RACE TO THE FORT Three miles out and the Mogul's six drivers were spinning like so many tops.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading On either side the gray-green slopes, bare and treeless, billowed away, higher and higher toward the range, with here and there a bunch of fattening cattle gazing stupidly at the invaders of their peace and quietude.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Flat along the grimy roofs of the heaving freight-cars behind, the cloud of coal smoke from her stunted chimney fled rearward until clear of the train, then drifted idly across the rolling uplands.
treelessadjectiveUS /ˈtriːləs/
not wooded
From this reading On either side the gray-green slopes, bare and treeless, billowed away, higher and higher toward the range, with here and there a bunch of fattening cattle gazing stupidly at the invaders of their peace and quietude.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Flat along the grimy roofs of the heaving freight-cars behind, the cloud of coal smoke from her stunted chimney fled rearward until clear of the train, then drifted idly across the rolling uplands.
uplandsnounUS /ˈʌpləndz/
plural of “upland” — elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading Flat along the grimy roofs of the heaving freight-cars behind, the cloud of coal smoke from her stunted chimney fled rearward until clear of the train, then drifted idly across the rolling uplands.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Close at hand to the left the murky waters of the stream flashed quickly by.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A RACE TO THE FORT Three miles out and the Mogul's six drivers were spinning like so many tops.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On either side the gray-green slopes, bare and treeless, billowed away, higher and higher toward the range, with here and there a bunch of fattening cattle gazing stupidly at the invaders of their peace and quietude.
