mountain
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,092 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 16,806 times across 155,139 chapters — 0.008% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill also: mount
- (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent also: batch, deal, flock, good deal, great deal, hatful a batch of lettersa deal of trouble
mountain in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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A lofty mountain in the northern Apennines.
Narrative and Lyric Poems (first series) · O. J. [Annotator] Stevenson · Chapter 1
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Accordingly, arming myself with a pistol a fowling piece, powder and ball, I ascended the mountain.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures · Daniel Defoe · Chapter 1
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And a dark-gray cloud came over the sun, and long, snake-like shadows crept up along the mountain sides.
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know · Hamilton Wright [Editor] Mabie · Chapter 1
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And so it was; for, from the top of the mountain he could see—what could he not see?
The Water-Babies · Charles Kingsley · Chapter 1
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The Hyups seldom go down the mountain, for the same reason that the Munchkins never climb up: the sides are too steep.
The Magic of Oz · L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum · Chapter 1