used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the sun declined in the sky there was a perceptible coolness in the air, but the exercise of riding removed all necessity for using their blankets.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The beautiful weather continued unchanged throughout the afternoon.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading As the sun declined in the sky there was a perceptible coolness in the air, but the exercise of riding removed all necessity for using their blankets.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading As the sun declined in the sky there was a perceptible coolness in the air, but the exercise of riding removed all necessity for using their blankets.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the party had been edging toward the foot-hills for hours, it seemed to the boys that they were as far off as ever.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had covered many miles, but those who have travelled in the West know the deceptive character of the crystalline atmosphere, so far as distances are concerned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the sun declined in the sky there was a perceptible coolness in the air, but the exercise of riding removed all necessity for using their blankets.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading They had covered many miles, but those who have travelled in the West know the deceptive character of the crystalline atmosphere, so far as distances are concerned.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The beautiful weather continued unchanged throughout the afternoon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although the party had been edging toward the foot-hills for hours, it seemed to the boys that they were as far off as ever.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading As the sun declined in the sky there was a perceptible coolness in the air, but the exercise of riding removed all necessity for using their blankets.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Although the party had been edging toward the foot-hills for hours, it seemed to the boys that they were as far off as ever.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As the sun declined in the sky there was a perceptible coolness in the air, but the exercise of riding removed all necessity for using their blankets.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading They had covered many miles, but those who have travelled in the West know the deceptive character of the crystalline atmosphere, so far as distances are concerned.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading They had covered many miles, but those who have travelled in the West know the deceptive character of the crystalline atmosphere, so far as distances are concerned.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The beautiful weather continued unchanged throughout the afternoon.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading As the sun declined in the sky there was a perceptible coolness in the air, but the exercise of riding removed all necessity for using their blankets.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading They had covered many miles, but those who have travelled in the West know the deceptive character of the crystalline atmosphere, so far as distances are concerned.
crystallineadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstəlaɪn/
consisting of or containing or of the nature of crystals
From this reading They had covered many miles, but those who have travelled in the West know the deceptive character of the crystalline atmosphere, so far as distances are concerned.
deceptiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈseptɪv/
causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true
From this reading They had covered many miles, but those who have travelled in the West know the deceptive character of the crystalline atmosphere, so far as distances are concerned.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading As the sun declined in the sky there was a perceptible coolness in the air, but the exercise of riding removed all necessity for using their blankets.
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading They had covered many miles, but those who have travelled in the West know the deceptive character of the crystalline atmosphere, so far as distances are concerned.
edgingnounUS /ˈedʒɪŋ/
border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug)
From this reading Although the party had been edging toward the foot-hills for hours, it seemed to the boys that they were as far off as ever.
at any time
From this reading Although the party had been edging toward the foot-hills for hours, it seemed to the boys that they were as far off as ever.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading As the sun declined in the sky there was a perceptible coolness in the air, but the exercise of riding removed all necessity for using their blankets.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Although the party had been edging toward the foot-hills for hours, it seemed to the boys that they were as far off as ever.
foot-hills
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From this reading Although the party had been edging toward the foot-hills for hours, it seemed to the boys that they were as far off as ever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the sun declined in the sky there was a perceptible coolness in the air, but the exercise of riding removed all necessity for using their blankets.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading ON GUARD.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although the party had been edging toward the foot-hills for hours, it seemed to the boys that they were as far off as ever.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They had covered many miles, but those who have travelled in the West know the deceptive character of the crystalline atmosphere, so far as distances are concerned.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Although the party had been edging toward the foot-hills for hours, it seemed to the boys that they were as far off as ever.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the sun declined in the sky there was a perceptible coolness in the air, but the exercise of riding removed all necessity for using their blankets.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although the party had been edging toward the foot-hills for hours, it seemed to the boys that they were as far off as ever.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They had covered many miles, but those who have travelled in the West know the deceptive character of the crystalline atmosphere, so far as distances are concerned.
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 They had covered many miles, but those who have travelled in the West know the deceptive character of the crystalline atmosphere, so far as distances are concerned.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading They had covered many miles, but those who have travelled in the West know the deceptive character of the crystalline atmosphere, so far as distances are concerned.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading As the sun declined in the sky there was a perceptible coolness in the air, but the exercise of riding removed all necessity for using their blankets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the sun declined in the sky there was a perceptible coolness in the air, but the exercise of riding removed all necessity for using their blankets.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Although the party had been edging toward the foot-hills for hours, it seemed to the boys that they were as far off as ever.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON GUARD.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Although the party had been edging toward the foot-hills for hours, it seemed to the boys that they were as far off as ever.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading As the sun declined in the sky there was a perceptible coolness in the air, but the exercise of riding removed all necessity for using their blankets.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading As the sun declined in the sky there was a perceptible coolness in the air, but the exercise of riding removed all necessity for using their blankets.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading As the sun declined in the sky there was a perceptible coolness in the air, but the exercise of riding removed all necessity for using their blankets.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Although the party had been edging toward the foot-hills for hours, it seemed to the boys that they were as far off as ever.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading As the sun declined in the sky there was a perceptible coolness in the air, but the exercise of riding removed all necessity for using their blankets.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They had covered many miles, but those who have travelled in the West know the deceptive character of the crystalline atmosphere, so far as distances are concerned.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading As the sun declined in the sky there was a perceptible coolness in the air, but the exercise of riding removed all necessity for using their blankets.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although the party had been edging toward the foot-hills for hours, it seemed to the boys that they were as far off as ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The beautiful weather continued unchanged throughout the afternoon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As the sun declined in the sky there was a perceptible coolness in the air, but the exercise of riding removed all necessity for using their blankets.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As the sun declined in the sky there was a perceptible coolness in the air, but the exercise of riding removed all necessity for using their blankets.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although the party had been edging toward the foot-hills for hours, it seemed to the boys that they were as far off as ever.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They had covered many miles, but those who have travelled in the West know the deceptive character of the crystalline atmosphere, so far as distances are concerned.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The beautiful weather continued unchanged throughout the afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although the party had been edging toward the foot-hills for hours, it seemed to the boys that they were as far off as ever.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Although the party had been edging toward the foot-hills for hours, it seemed to the boys that they were as far off as ever.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading They had covered many miles, but those who have travelled in the West know the deceptive character of the crystalline atmosphere, so far as distances are concerned.
unchangedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃeɪndʒd/
not made or become different
From this reading The beautiful weather continued unchanged throughout the afternoon.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading As the sun declined in the sky there was a perceptible coolness in the air, but the exercise of riding removed all necessity for using their blankets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the sun declined in the sky there was a perceptible coolness in the air, but the exercise of riding removed all necessity for using their blankets.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The beautiful weather continued unchanged throughout the afternoon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although the party had been edging toward the foot-hills for hours, it seemed to the boys that they were as far off as ever.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading They had covered many miles, but those who have travelled in the West know the deceptive character of the crystalline atmosphere, so far as distances are concerned.
which person or people
From this reading They had covered many miles, but those who have travelled in the West know the deceptive character of the crystalline atmosphere, so far as distances are concerned.
