used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The meeting at the mouth of the Mud River was the beginning of a still longer journey for Loseis.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a laborious month ascending the Sinclair, plotting the river and collecting geological data and specimens, they came to a lonely trading outpost on the Pacific side of the mountains, called Pinnacle House.
anew
From this reading But it was never again allowed to become an arduous one for her.
(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 All hands, white and red, joined together to smooth her way.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading But it was never again allowed to become an arduous one for her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But it was never again allowed to become an arduous one for her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All hands, white and red, joined together to smooth her way.
arduousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdʒuːəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading But it was never again allowed to become an arduous one for her.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading After a laborious month ascending the Sinclair, plotting the river and collecting geological data and specimens, they came to a lonely trading outpost on the Pacific side of the mountains, called Pinnacle House.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The meeting at the mouth of the Mud River was the beginning of a still longer journey for Loseis.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But it was never again allowed to become an arduous one for her.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The meeting at the mouth of the Mud River was the beginning of a still longer journey for Loseis.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was never again allowed to become an arduous one for her.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After a laborious month ascending the Sinclair, plotting the river and collecting geological data and specimens, they came to a lonely trading outpost on the Pacific side of the mountains, called Pinnacle House.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After a laborious month ascending the Sinclair, plotting the river and collecting geological data and specimens, they came to a lonely trading outpost on the Pacific side of the mountains, called Pinnacle House.
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading After a laborious month ascending the Sinclair, plotting the river and collecting geological data and specimens, they came to a lonely trading outpost on the Pacific side of the mountains, called Pinnacle House.
datanounUS /ˈdeɪtə/
a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
From this reading After a laborious month ascending the Sinclair, plotting the river and collecting geological data and specimens, they came to a lonely trading outpost on the Pacific side of the mountains, called Pinnacle House.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The meeting at the mouth of the Mud River was the beginning of a still longer journey for Loseis.
geologicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or based on geology
From this reading After a laborious month ascending the Sinclair, plotting the river and collecting geological data and specimens, they came to a lonely trading outpost on the Pacific side of the mountains, called Pinnacle House.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading All hands, white and red, joined together to smooth her way.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But it was never again allowed to become an arduous one for her.
the act of retaining something
From this reading She reigned the undisputed Princess of Langmuir’s party, holding them in subjection with her smile.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After a laborious month ascending the Sinclair, plotting the river and collecting geological data and specimens, they came to a lonely trading outpost on the Pacific side of the mountains, called Pinnacle House.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She reigned the undisputed Princess of Langmuir’s party, holding them in subjection with her smile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was never again allowed to become an arduous one for her.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading All hands, white and red, joined together to smooth her way.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The meeting at the mouth of the Mud River was the beginning of a still longer journey for Loseis.
laboriousadjectiveUS /ləˈbɔːriəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading After a laborious month ascending the Sinclair, plotting the river and collecting geological data and specimens, they came to a lonely trading outpost on the Pacific side of the mountains, called Pinnacle House.
Langmuir's
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From this reading She reigned the undisputed Princess of Langmuir’s party, holding them in subjection with her smile.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading After a laborious month ascending the Sinclair, plotting the river and collecting geological data and specimens, they came to a lonely trading outpost on the Pacific side of the mountains, called Pinnacle House.
for more time
From this reading The meeting at the mouth of the Mud River was the beginning of a still longer journey for Loseis.
Loseis
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From this reading The meeting at the mouth of the Mud River was the beginning of a still longer journey for Loseis.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The meeting at the mouth of the Mud River was the beginning of a still longer journey for Loseis.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading After a laborious month ascending the Sinclair, plotting the river and collecting geological data and specimens, they came to a lonely trading outpost on the Pacific side of the mountains, called Pinnacle House.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading After a laborious month ascending the Sinclair, plotting the river and collecting geological data and specimens, they came to a lonely trading outpost on the Pacific side of the mountains, called Pinnacle House.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The meeting at the mouth of the Mud River was the beginning of a still longer journey for Loseis.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading The meeting at the mouth of the Mud River was the beginning of a still longer journey for Loseis.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But it was never again allowed to become an arduous one for her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The meeting at the mouth of the Mud River was the beginning of a still longer journey for Loseis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After a laborious month ascending the Sinclair, plotting the river and collecting geological data and specimens, they came to a lonely trading outpost on the Pacific side of the mountains, called Pinnacle House.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But it was never again allowed to become an arduous one for her.
outpostnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊst/
a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading After a laborious month ascending the Sinclair, plotting the river and collecting geological data and specimens, they came to a lonely trading outpost on the Pacific side of the mountains, called Pinnacle House.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading After a laborious month ascending the Sinclair, plotting the river and collecting geological data and specimens, they came to a lonely trading outpost on the Pacific side of the mountains, called Pinnacle House.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading She reigned the undisputed Princess of Langmuir’s party, holding them in subjection with her smile.
PinnaclenounUS /ˈpɪnəkəl/
(architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower
From this reading After a laborious month ascending the Sinclair, plotting the river and collecting geological data and specimens, they came to a lonely trading outpost on the Pacific side of the mountains, called Pinnacle House.
plottingverbUS /ˈplɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal
From this reading After a laborious month ascending the Sinclair, plotting the river and collecting geological data and specimens, they came to a lonely trading outpost on the Pacific side of the mountains, called Pinnacle House.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading She reigned the undisputed Princess of Langmuir’s party, holding them in subjection with her smile.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading All hands, white and red, joined together to smooth her way.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading She reigned the undisputed Princess of Langmuir’s party, holding them in subjection with her smile.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The meeting at the mouth of the Mud River was the beginning of a still longer journey for Loseis.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She reigned the undisputed Princess of Langmuir’s party, holding them in subjection with her smile.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading After a laborious month ascending the Sinclair, plotting the river and collecting geological data and specimens, they came to a lonely trading outpost on the Pacific side of the mountains, called Pinnacle House.
SinclairnounUS /sɪnˈkler/
United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
From this reading After a laborious month ascending the Sinclair, plotting the river and collecting geological data and specimens, they came to a lonely trading outpost on the Pacific side of the mountains, called Pinnacle House.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She reigned the undisputed Princess of Langmuir’s party, holding them in subjection with her smile.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading All hands, white and red, joined together to smooth her way.
specimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading After a laborious month ascending the Sinclair, plotting the river and collecting geological data and specimens, they came to a lonely trading outpost on the Pacific side of the mountains, called Pinnacle House.
not in physical motion
From this reading The meeting at the mouth of the Mud River was the beginning of a still longer journey for Loseis.
subjectionnoun
forced submission to control by others
From this reading She reigned the undisputed Princess of Langmuir’s party, holding them in subjection with her smile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The meeting at the mouth of the Mud River was the beginning of a still longer journey for Loseis.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She reigned the undisputed Princess of Langmuir’s party, holding them in subjection with her smile.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After a laborious month ascending the Sinclair, plotting the river and collecting geological data and specimens, they came to a lonely trading outpost on the Pacific side of the mountains, called Pinnacle House.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it was never again allowed to become an arduous one for her.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading All hands, white and red, joined together to smooth her way.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading After a laborious month ascending the Sinclair, plotting the river and collecting geological data and specimens, they came to a lonely trading outpost on the Pacific side of the mountains, called Pinnacle House.
undisputedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈpjuːtɪd/
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
From this reading She reigned the undisputed Princess of Langmuir’s party, holding them in subjection with her smile.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The meeting at the mouth of the Mud River was the beginning of a still longer journey for Loseis.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All hands, white and red, joined together to smooth her way.
a Caucasian
From this reading All hands, white and red, joined together to smooth her way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She reigned the undisputed Princess of Langmuir’s party, holding them in subjection with her smile.
