used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The bells belonged to a herd of goats which were being driven slowly to pasture.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Tourists of both sexes were getting ready to accompany the guides, and there was much loud questioning and emphatic gesticulation on both sides.
alpenstocks
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From this reading Stalwart guides, with stout alpenstocks in their hands, and apparently heavy cloth bags upon their backs, were standing near the hotel and on the station platform.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HEATHER PULLS The sensation of dazzling light and the sound of tinkling silvery bells woke me early, and I jumped up and looked out of the window.
from appearances alone
From this reading Stalwart guides, with stout alpenstocks in their hands, and apparently heavy cloth bags upon their backs, were standing near the hotel and on the station platform.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading Stalwart guides, with stout alpenstocks in their hands, and apparently heavy cloth bags upon their backs, were standing near the hotel and on the station platform.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Stalwart guides, with stout alpenstocks in their hands, and apparently heavy cloth bags upon their backs, were standing near the hotel and on the station platform.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The bells belonged to a herd of goats which were being driven slowly to pasture.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading THE HEATHER PULLS The sensation of dazzling light and the sound of tinkling silvery bells woke me early, and I jumped up and looked out of the window.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The bells belonged to a herd of goats which were being driven slowly to pasture.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Tourists of both sexes were getting ready to accompany the guides, and there was much loud questioning and emphatic gesticulation on both sides.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Stalwart guides, with stout alpenstocks in their hands, and apparently heavy cloth bags upon their backs, were standing near the hotel and on the station platform.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading THE HEATHER PULLS The sensation of dazzling light and the sound of tinkling silvery bells woke me early, and I jumped up and looked out of the window.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The bells belonged to a herd of goats which were being driven slowly to pasture.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE HEATHER PULLS The sensation of dazzling light and the sound of tinkling silvery bells woke me early, and I jumped up and looked out of the window.
emphaticadjectiveUS /emˈfætɪk/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading Tourists of both sexes were getting ready to accompany the guides, and there was much loud questioning and emphatic gesticulation on both sides.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few mules stood near, presumably for the use of the ladies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A few mules stood near, presumably for the use of the ladies.
gesticulationnoun
a deliberate and vigorous gesture or motion
From this reading Tourists of both sexes were getting ready to accompany the guides, and there was much loud questioning and emphatic gesticulation on both sides.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Tourists of both sexes were getting ready to accompany the guides, and there was much loud questioning and emphatic gesticulation on both sides.
goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading The bells belonged to a herd of goats which were being driven slowly to pasture.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Stalwart guides, with stout alpenstocks in their hands, and apparently heavy cloth bags upon their backs, were standing near the hotel and on the station platform.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Stalwart guides, with stout alpenstocks in their hands, and apparently heavy cloth bags upon their backs, were standing near the hotel and on the station platform.
HEATHERnounUS /ˈheðər/
common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere
From this reading THE HEATHER PULLS The sensation of dazzling light and the sound of tinkling silvery bells woke me early, and I jumped up and looked out of the window.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Stalwart guides, with stout alpenstocks in their hands, and apparently heavy cloth bags upon their backs, were standing near the hotel and on the station platform.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading The bells belonged to a herd of goats which were being driven slowly to pasture.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Stalwart guides, with stout alpenstocks in their hands, and apparently heavy cloth bags upon their backs, were standing near the hotel and on the station platform.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE HEATHER PULLS The sensation of dazzling light and the sound of tinkling silvery bells woke me early, and I jumped up and looked out of the window.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stalwart guides, with stout alpenstocks in their hands, and apparently heavy cloth bags upon their backs, were standing near the hotel and on the station platform.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading THE HEATHER PULLS The sensation of dazzling light and the sound of tinkling silvery bells woke me early, and I jumped up and looked out of the window.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading A few mules stood near, presumably for the use of the ladies.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE HEATHER PULLS The sensation of dazzling light and the sound of tinkling silvery bells woke me early, and I jumped up and looked out of the window.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE HEATHER PULLS The sensation of dazzling light and the sound of tinkling silvery bells woke me early, and I jumped up and looked out of the window.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Tourists of both sexes were getting ready to accompany the guides, and there was much loud questioning and emphatic gesticulation on both sides.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE HEATHER PULLS The sensation of dazzling light and the sound of tinkling silvery bells woke me early, and I jumped up and looked out of the window.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Tourists of both sexes were getting ready to accompany the guides, and there was much loud questioning and emphatic gesticulation on both sides.
mulesnounUS /mjuːlz/
plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading A few mules stood near, presumably for the use of the ladies.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Stalwart guides, with stout alpenstocks in their hands, and apparently heavy cloth bags upon their backs, were standing near the hotel and on the station platform.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HEATHER PULLS The sensation of dazzling light and the sound of tinkling silvery bells woke me early, and I jumped up and looked out of the window.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Stalwart guides, with stout alpenstocks in their hands, and apparently heavy cloth bags upon their backs, were standing near the hotel and on the station platform.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE HEATHER PULLS The sensation of dazzling light and the sound of tinkling silvery bells woke me early, and I jumped up and looked out of the window.
pasturenounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading The bells belonged to a herd of goats which were being driven slowly to pasture.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Stalwart guides, with stout alpenstocks in their hands, and apparently heavy cloth bags upon their backs, were standing near the hotel and on the station platform.
presumablyadverbUS /prəˈzuːməbli/
by reasonable assumption
From this reading A few mules stood near, presumably for the use of the ladies.
PULLSnounUS /pʊlz/
plural of “pull” — the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading THE HEATHER PULLS The sensation of dazzling light and the sound of tinkling silvery bells woke me early, and I jumped up and looked out of the window.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading Tourists of both sexes were getting ready to accompany the guides, and there was much loud questioning and emphatic gesticulation on both sides.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Tourists of both sexes were getting ready to accompany the guides, and there was much loud questioning and emphatic gesticulation on both sides.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading THE HEATHER PULLS The sensation of dazzling light and the sound of tinkling silvery bells woke me early, and I jumped up and looked out of the window.
sexesnounUS /ˈseksəz/
plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading Tourists of both sexes were getting ready to accompany the guides, and there was much loud questioning and emphatic gesticulation on both sides.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Tourists of both sexes were getting ready to accompany the guides, and there was much loud questioning and emphatic gesticulation on both sides.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading THE HEATHER PULLS The sensation of dazzling light and the sound of tinkling silvery bells woke me early, and I jumped up and looked out of the window.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The bells belonged to a herd of goats which were being driven slowly to pasture.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading THE HEATHER PULLS The sensation of dazzling light and the sound of tinkling silvery bells woke me early, and I jumped up and looked out of the window.
StalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Stalwart guides, with stout alpenstocks in their hands, and apparently heavy cloth bags upon their backs, were standing near the hotel and on the station platform.
having a supporting base
From this reading Stalwart guides, with stout alpenstocks in their hands, and apparently heavy cloth bags upon their backs, were standing near the hotel and on the station platform.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Stalwart guides, with stout alpenstocks in their hands, and apparently heavy cloth bags upon their backs, were standing near the hotel and on the station platform.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A few mules stood near, presumably for the use of the ladies.
dependable
From this reading Stalwart guides, with stout alpenstocks in their hands, and apparently heavy cloth bags upon their backs, were standing near the hotel and on the station platform.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HEATHER PULLS The sensation of dazzling light and the sound of tinkling silvery bells woke me early, and I jumped up and looked out of the window.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Stalwart guides, with stout alpenstocks in their hands, and apparently heavy cloth bags upon their backs, were standing near the hotel and on the station platform.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Tourists of both sexes were getting ready to accompany the guides, and there was much loud questioning and emphatic gesticulation on both sides.
tinklingadjectiveUS /ˈtɪŋkəlɪŋ/
like the short high ringing sound of a small bell
From this reading THE HEATHER PULLS The sensation of dazzling light and the sound of tinkling silvery bells woke me early, and I jumped up and looked out of the window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The bells belonged to a herd of goats which were being driven slowly to pasture.
TouristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading Tourists of both sexes were getting ready to accompany the guides, and there was much loud questioning and emphatic gesticulation on both sides.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE HEATHER PULLS The sensation of dazzling light and the sound of tinkling silvery bells woke me early, and I jumped up and looked out of the window.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Stalwart guides, with stout alpenstocks in their hands, and apparently heavy cloth bags upon their backs, were standing near the hotel and on the station platform.
the act of using
From this reading A few mules stood near, presumably for the use of the ladies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tourists of both sexes were getting ready to accompany the guides, and there was much loud questioning and emphatic gesticulation on both sides.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The bells belonged to a herd of goats which were being driven slowly to pasture.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The bells belonged to a herd of goats which were being driven slowly to pasture.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading THE HEATHER PULLS The sensation of dazzling light and the sound of tinkling silvery bells woke me early, and I jumped up and looked out of the window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Stalwart guides, with stout alpenstocks in their hands, and apparently heavy cloth bags upon their backs, were standing near the hotel and on the station platform.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading THE HEATHER PULLS The sensation of dazzling light and the sound of tinkling silvery bells woke me early, and I jumped up and looked out of the window.
