used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is quite a pretty little spot, the only street being wide and clean, with tolerably well-kept grass-plots on either side of the road.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the second day from the Fields we passed through the village of Bloemhof, the first place after leaving Kimberley.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
alternatelyadverbUS /ˈɔːltərnətli/
in an alternating sequence or position
From this reading As we neared Potchefstrom there was an agreeable change in the appearance of the country, the characteristics of the lower veldt, which were alternately a plain and a mountain pass in unvarying succession, giving place to a park-like landscape, forming the most delightful of prospects.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is quite a pretty little spot, the only street being wide and clean, with tolerably well-kept grass-plots on either side of the road.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading As we neared Potchefstrom there was an agreeable change in the appearance of the country, the characteristics of the lower veldt, which were alternately a plain and a mountain pass in unvarying succession, giving place to a park-like landscape, forming the most delightful of prospects.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we neared Potchefstrom there was an agreeable change in the appearance of the country, the characteristics of the lower veldt, which were alternately a plain and a mountain pass in unvarying succession, giving place to a park-like landscape, forming the most delightful of prospects.
bartendernounUS /ˈbɑːrtendər/
an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading The country was everywhere beautifully fresh and green, the monotony of grassland being varied with clumps of thorn bushes and stunted trees.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It is quite a pretty little spot, the only street being wide and clean, with tolerably well-kept grass-plots on either side of the road.
Bloemhof
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From this reading On the second day from the Fields we passed through the village of Bloemhof, the first place after leaving Kimberley.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The country was everywhere beautifully fresh and green, the monotony of grassland being varied with clumps of thorn bushes and stunted trees.
chambermaidnoun
a maid who is employed to clean and care for bedrooms (now primarily in hotels)
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading As we neared Potchefstrom there was an agreeable change in the appearance of the country, the characteristics of the lower veldt, which were alternately a plain and a mountain pass in unvarying succession, giving place to a park-like landscape, forming the most delightful of prospects.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading As we neared Potchefstrom there was an agreeable change in the appearance of the country, the characteristics of the lower veldt, which were alternately a plain and a mountain pass in unvarying succession, giving place to a park-like landscape, forming the most delightful of prospects.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading It is quite a pretty little spot, the only street being wide and clean, with tolerably well-kept grass-plots on either side of the road.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
Clerksdorp
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From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
clumpsnounUS /klʌmps/
plural of “clump” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading The country was everywhere beautifully fresh and green, the monotony of grassland being varied with clumps of thorn bushes and stunted trees.
collectivelyadverbUS /kəˈlektɪvli/
in conjunction with; combined
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading As we neared Potchefstrom there was an agreeable change in the appearance of the country, the characteristics of the lower veldt, which were alternately a plain and a mountain pass in unvarying succession, giving place to a park-like landscape, forming the most delightful of prospects.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the second day from the Fields we passed through the village of Bloemhof, the first place after leaving Kimberley.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading As we neared Potchefstrom there was an agreeable change in the appearance of the country, the characteristics of the lower veldt, which were alternately a plain and a mountain pass in unvarying succession, giving place to a park-like landscape, forming the most delightful of prospects.
one or the other of two
From this reading It is quite a pretty little spot, the only street being wide and clean, with tolerably well-kept grass-plots on either side of the road.
to or in any or all places
From this reading The country was everywhere beautifully fresh and green, the monotony of grassland being varied with clumps of thorn bushes and stunted trees.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading On the second day from the Fields we passed through the village of Bloemhof, the first place after leaving Kimberley.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On the second day from the Fields we passed through the village of Bloemhof, the first place after leaving Kimberley.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading As we neared Potchefstrom there was an agreeable change in the appearance of the country, the characteristics of the lower veldt, which were alternately a plain and a mountain pass in unvarying succession, giving place to a park-like landscape, forming the most delightful of prospects.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The country was everywhere beautifully fresh and green, the monotony of grassland being varied with clumps of thorn bushes and stunted trees.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the second day from the Fields we passed through the village of Bloemhof, the first place after leaving Kimberley.
the act of giving
From this reading As we neared Potchefstrom there was an agreeable change in the appearance of the country, the characteristics of the lower veldt, which were alternately a plain and a mountain pass in unvarying succession, giving place to a park-like landscape, forming the most delightful of prospects.
grass-plots
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From this reading It is quite a pretty little spot, the only street being wide and clean, with tolerably well-kept grass-plots on either side of the road.
grasslandnounUS /ˈɡræslænd/
land where grass or grasslike vegetation grows and is the dominant form of plant life
From this reading The country was everywhere beautifully fresh and green, the monotony of grassland being varied with clumps of thorn bushes and stunted trees.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The country was everywhere beautifully fresh and green, the monotony of grassland being varied with clumps of thorn bushes and stunted trees.
hamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is quite a pretty little spot, the only street being wide and clean, with tolerably well-kept grass-plots on either side of the road.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is quite a pretty little spot, the only street being wide and clean, with tolerably well-kept grass-plots on either side of the road.
KimberleynounUS /ˈkɪmbərli/
city in central South Africa; center for diamond mining and diamond marketing
From this reading On the second day from the Fields we passed through the village of Bloemhof, the first place after leaving Kimberley.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading As we neared Potchefstrom there was an agreeable change in the appearance of the country, the characteristics of the lower veldt, which were alternately a plain and a mountain pass in unvarying succession, giving place to a park-like landscape, forming the most delightful of prospects.
the act of departing
From this reading On the second day from the Fields we passed through the village of Bloemhof, the first place after leaving Kimberley.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is quite a pretty little spot, the only street being wide and clean, with tolerably well-kept grass-plots on either side of the road.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading As we neared Potchefstrom there was an agreeable change in the appearance of the country, the characteristics of the lower veldt, which were alternately a plain and a mountain pass in unvarying succession, giving place to a park-like landscape, forming the most delightful of prospects.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading The country was everywhere beautifully fresh and green, the monotony of grassland being varied with clumps of thorn bushes and stunted trees.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As we neared Potchefstrom there was an agreeable change in the appearance of the country, the characteristics of the lower veldt, which were alternately a plain and a mountain pass in unvarying succession, giving place to a park-like landscape, forming the most delightful of prospects.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading As we neared Potchefstrom there was an agreeable change in the appearance of the country, the characteristics of the lower veldt, which were alternately a plain and a mountain pass in unvarying succession, giving place to a park-like landscape, forming the most delightful of prospects.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading As we neared Potchefstrom there was an agreeable change in the appearance of the country, the characteristics of the lower veldt, which were alternately a plain and a mountain pass in unvarying succession, giving place to a park-like landscape, forming the most delightful of prospects.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the second day from the Fields we passed through the village of Bloemhof, the first place after leaving Kimberley.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the second day from the Fields we passed through the village of Bloemhof, the first place after leaving Kimberley.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
and nothing more
From this reading It is quite a pretty little spot, the only street being wide and clean, with tolerably well-kept grass-plots on either side of the road.
park-like
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From this reading As we neared Potchefstrom there was an agreeable change in the appearance of the country, the characteristics of the lower veldt, which were alternately a plain and a mountain pass in unvarying succession, giving place to a park-like landscape, forming the most delightful of prospects.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
go across or through
From this reading As we neared Potchefstrom there was an agreeable change in the appearance of the country, the characteristics of the lower veldt, which were alternately a plain and a mountain pass in unvarying succession, giving place to a park-like landscape, forming the most delightful of prospects.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading On the second day from the Fields we passed through the village of Bloemhof, the first place after leaving Kimberley.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On the second day from the Fields we passed through the village of Bloemhof, the first place after leaving Kimberley.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading As we neared Potchefstrom there was an agreeable change in the appearance of the country, the characteristics of the lower veldt, which were alternately a plain and a mountain pass in unvarying succession, giving place to a park-like landscape, forming the most delightful of prospects.
Potchefstrom
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From this reading As we neared Potchefstrom there was an agreeable change in the appearance of the country, the characteristics of the lower veldt, which were alternately a plain and a mountain pass in unvarying succession, giving place to a park-like landscape, forming the most delightful of prospects.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It is quite a pretty little spot, the only street being wide and clean, with tolerably well-kept grass-plots on either side of the road.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading As we neared Potchefstrom there was an agreeable change in the appearance of the country, the characteristics of the lower veldt, which were alternately a plain and a mountain pass in unvarying succession, giving place to a park-like landscape, forming the most delightful of prospects.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It is quite a pretty little spot, the only street being wide and clean, with tolerably well-kept grass-plots on either side of the road.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading It is quite a pretty little spot, the only street being wide and clean, with tolerably well-kept grass-plots on either side of the road.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
except for; apart from
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading On the second day from the Fields we passed through the village of Bloemhof, the first place after leaving Kimberley.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It is quite a pretty little spot, the only street being wide and clean, with tolerably well-kept grass-plots on either side of the road.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is quite a pretty little spot, the only street being wide and clean, with tolerably well-kept grass-plots on either side of the road.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It is quite a pretty little spot, the only street being wide and clean, with tolerably well-kept grass-plots on either side of the road.
stuntedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌntɪd/
inferior in size or quality
From this reading The country was everywhere beautifully fresh and green, the monotony of grassland being varied with clumps of thorn bushes and stunted trees.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading As we neared Potchefstrom there was an agreeable change in the appearance of the country, the characteristics of the lower veldt, which were alternately a plain and a mountain pass in unvarying succession, giving place to a park-like landscape, forming the most delightful of prospects.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the second day from the Fields we passed through the village of Bloemhof, the first place after leaving Kimberley.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As we neared Potchefstrom there was an agreeable change in the appearance of the country, the characteristics of the lower veldt, which were alternately a plain and a mountain pass in unvarying succession, giving place to a park-like landscape, forming the most delightful of prospects.
thornnounUS /θɔːrn/
something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading The country was everywhere beautifully fresh and green, the monotony of grassland being varied with clumps of thorn bushes and stunted trees.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading On the second day from the Fields we passed through the village of Bloemhof, the first place after leaving Kimberley.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading It is quite a pretty little spot, the only street being wide and clean, with tolerably well-kept grass-plots on either side of the road.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The country was everywhere beautifully fresh and green, the monotony of grassland being varied with clumps of thorn bushes and stunted trees.
unvaryingadjective
unvarying in nature
From this reading As we neared Potchefstrom there was an agreeable change in the appearance of the country, the characteristics of the lower veldt, which were alternately a plain and a mountain pass in unvarying succession, giving place to a park-like landscape, forming the most delightful of prospects.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading The country was everywhere beautifully fresh and green, the monotony of grassland being varied with clumps of thorn bushes and stunted trees.
veldtnoun
elevated open grassland in southern Africa
From this reading As we neared Potchefstrom there was an agreeable change in the appearance of the country, the characteristics of the lower veldt, which were alternately a plain and a mountain pass in unvarying succession, giving place to a park-like landscape, forming the most delightful of prospects.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading On the second day from the Fields we passed through the village of Bloemhof, the first place after leaving Kimberley.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the second day from the Fields we passed through the village of Bloemhof, the first place after leaving Kimberley.
well-keptadjective
kept in good condition
From this reading It is quite a pretty little spot, the only street being wide and clean, with tolerably well-kept grass-plots on either side of the road.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As we neared Potchefstrom there was an agreeable change in the appearance of the country, the characteristics of the lower veldt, which were alternately a plain and a mountain pass in unvarying succession, giving place to a park-like landscape, forming the most delightful of prospects.
in or at the place that
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As we neared Potchefstrom there was an agreeable change in the appearance of the country, the characteristics of the lower veldt, which were alternately a plain and a mountain pass in unvarying succession, giving place to a park-like landscape, forming the most delightful of prospects.
which person or people
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It is quite a pretty little spot, the only street being wide and clean, with tolerably well-kept grass-plots on either side of the road.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is quite a pretty little spot, the only street being wide and clean, with tolerably well-kept grass-plots on either side of the road.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading It formed an agreeable contrast to Clerksdorp, a wretched hamlet we reached the following day, where the hotel (save the mark!) boasted one room and parlour, with an individual in charge who was collectively clerk, proprietor, waiter, bartender, and chambermaid.
