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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Montreal, February 1._ The ride from the State of Maine to Montreal is very picturesque, even in the winter.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LOVELY RIDE TO CANADA--QUEBEC, A CORNER OF OLD FRANCE STRAYED UP AND LOST IN THE SNOW--THE FRENCH CANADIANS--THE PARTIES IN CANADA--WILL THE CANADIANS BECOME YANKEES?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The White Mountains, commanded by Mount Washington, are, for a distance of about forty miles, as wild and imposing as anything the real Switzerland can supply the tourist.
AlpineadjectiveUS /ˈælpaɪn/
relating to or characteristic of alps
From this reading It offers you four or five hours of Alpine scenery through the American Switzerland.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It offers you four or five hours of Alpine scenery through the American Switzerland.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LOVELY RIDE TO CANADA--QUEBEC, A CORNER OF OLD FRANCE STRAYED UP AND LOST IN THE SNOW--THE FRENCH CANADIANS--THE PARTIES IN CANADA--WILL THE CANADIANS BECOME YANKEES?
any thing at all
From this reading The White Mountains, commanded by Mount Washington, are, for a distance of about forty miles, as wild and imposing as anything the real Switzerland can supply the tourist.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The White Mountains, commanded by Mount Washington, are, for a distance of about forty miles, as wild and imposing as anything the real Switzerland can supply the tourist.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The White Mountains, commanded by Mount Washington, are, for a distance of about forty miles, as wild and imposing as anything the real Switzerland can supply the tourist.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A LOVELY RIDE TO CANADA--QUEBEC, A CORNER OF OLD FRANCE STRAYED UP AND LOST IN THE SNOW--THE FRENCH CANADIANS--THE PARTIES IN CANADA--WILL THE CANADIANS BECOME YANKEES?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The White Mountains, commanded by Mount Washington, are, for a distance of about forty miles, as wild and imposing as anything the real Switzerland can supply the tourist.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The White Mountains, commanded by Mount Washington, are, for a distance of about forty miles, as wild and imposing as anything the real Switzerland can supply the tourist.
CANADAnounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading A LOVELY RIDE TO CANADA--QUEBEC, A CORNER OF OLD FRANCE STRAYED UP AND LOST IN THE SNOW--THE FRENCH CANADIANS--THE PARTIES IN CANADA--WILL THE CANADIANS BECOME YANKEES?
CANADIANSnounUS /kəˈneɪdiənz/
plural of “canadian” — a native or inhabitant of Canada
From this reading A LOVELY RIDE TO CANADA--QUEBEC, A CORNER OF OLD FRANCE STRAYED UP AND LOST IN THE SNOW--THE FRENCH CANADIANS--THE PARTIES IN CANADA--WILL THE CANADIANS BECOME YANKEES?
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading The White Mountains, commanded by Mount Washington, are, for a distance of about forty miles, as wild and imposing as anything the real Switzerland can supply the tourist.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A LOVELY RIDE TO CANADA--QUEBEC, A CORNER OF OLD FRANCE STRAYED UP AND LOST IN THE SNOW--THE FRENCH CANADIANS--THE PARTIES IN CANADA--WILL THE CANADIANS BECOME YANKEES?
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The White Mountains, commanded by Mount Washington, are, for a distance of about forty miles, as wild and imposing as anything the real Switzerland can supply the tourist.
divisible by two
From this reading _Montreal, February 1._ The ride from the State of Maine to Montreal is very picturesque, even in the winter.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading _Montreal, February 1._ The ride from the State of Maine to Montreal is very picturesque, even in the winter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It offers you four or five hours of Alpine scenery through the American Switzerland.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The White Mountains, commanded by Mount Washington, are, for a distance of about forty miles, as wild and imposing as anything the real Switzerland can supply the tourist.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading The White Mountains, commanded by Mount Washington, are, for a distance of about forty miles, as wild and imposing as anything the real Switzerland can supply the tourist.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It offers you four or five hours of Alpine scenery through the American Switzerland.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading A LOVELY RIDE TO CANADA--QUEBEC, A CORNER OF OLD FRANCE STRAYED UP AND LOST IN THE SNOW--THE FRENCH CANADIANS--THE PARTIES IN CANADA--WILL THE CANADIANS BECOME YANKEES?
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading A LOVELY RIDE TO CANADA--QUEBEC, A CORNER OF OLD FRANCE STRAYED UP AND LOST IN THE SNOW--THE FRENCH CANADIANS--THE PARTIES IN CANADA--WILL THE CANADIANS BECOME YANKEES?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Montreal, February 1._ The ride from the State of Maine to Montreal is very picturesque, even in the winter.
GorgesnounUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəz/
plural of “gorge” — a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)
From this reading Gorges, precipices, torrents, nothing is wanting.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It offers you four or five hours of Alpine scenery through the American Switzerland.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The White Mountains, commanded by Mount Washington, are, for a distance of about forty miles, as wild and imposing as anything the real Switzerland can supply the tourist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LOVELY RIDE TO CANADA--QUEBEC, A CORNER OF OLD FRANCE STRAYED UP AND LOST IN THE SNOW--THE FRENCH CANADIANS--THE PARTIES IN CANADA--WILL THE CANADIANS BECOME YANKEES?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Montreal, February 1._ The ride from the State of Maine to Montreal is very picturesque, even in the winter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It offers you four or five hours of Alpine scenery through the American Switzerland.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading A LOVELY RIDE TO CANADA--QUEBEC, A CORNER OF OLD FRANCE STRAYED UP AND LOST IN THE SNOW--THE FRENCH CANADIANS--THE PARTIES IN CANADA--WILL THE CANADIANS BECOME YANKEES?
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading A LOVELY RIDE TO CANADA--QUEBEC, A CORNER OF OLD FRANCE STRAYED UP AND LOST IN THE SNOW--THE FRENCH CANADIANS--THE PARTIES IN CANADA--WILL THE CANADIANS BECOME YANKEES?
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading _Montreal, February 1._ The ride from the State of Maine to Montreal is very picturesque, even in the winter.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The White Mountains, commanded by Mount Washington, are, for a distance of about forty miles, as wild and imposing as anything the real Switzerland can supply the tourist.
MontrealnounUS /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/
a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world
From this reading _Montreal, February 1._ The ride from the State of Maine to Montreal is very picturesque, even in the winter.
attach to a support
From this reading The White Mountains, commanded by Mount Washington, are, for a distance of about forty miles, as wild and imposing as anything the real Switzerland can supply the tourist.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The White Mountains, commanded by Mount Washington, are, for a distance of about forty miles, as wild and imposing as anything the real Switzerland can supply the tourist.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Gorges, precipices, torrents, nothing is wanting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LOVELY RIDE TO CANADA--QUEBEC, A CORNER OF OLD FRANCE STRAYED UP AND LOST IN THE SNOW--THE FRENCH CANADIANS--THE PARTIES IN CANADA--WILL THE CANADIANS BECOME YANKEES?
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading It offers you four or five hours of Alpine scenery through the American Switzerland.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A LOVELY RIDE TO CANADA--QUEBEC, A CORNER OF OLD FRANCE STRAYED UP AND LOST IN THE SNOW--THE FRENCH CANADIANS--THE PARTIES IN CANADA--WILL THE CANADIANS BECOME YANKEES?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It offers you four or five hours of Alpine scenery through the American Switzerland.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading A LOVELY RIDE TO CANADA--QUEBEC, A CORNER OF OLD FRANCE STRAYED UP AND LOST IN THE SNOW--THE FRENCH CANADIANS--THE PARTIES IN CANADA--WILL THE CANADIANS BECOME YANKEES?
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading _Montreal, February 1._ The ride from the State of Maine to Montreal is very picturesque, even in the winter.
precipices
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From this reading Gorges, precipices, torrents, nothing is wanting.
QUEBECnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading A LOVELY RIDE TO CANADA--QUEBEC, A CORNER OF OLD FRANCE STRAYED UP AND LOST IN THE SNOW--THE FRENCH CANADIANS--THE PARTIES IN CANADA--WILL THE CANADIANS BECOME YANKEES?
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The White Mountains, commanded by Mount Washington, are, for a distance of about forty miles, as wild and imposing as anything the real Switzerland can supply the tourist.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A LOVELY RIDE TO CANADA--QUEBEC, A CORNER OF OLD FRANCE STRAYED UP AND LOST IN THE SNOW--THE FRENCH CANADIANS--THE PARTIES IN CANADA--WILL THE CANADIANS BECOME YANKEES?
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading It offers you four or five hours of Alpine scenery through the American Switzerland.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading A LOVELY RIDE TO CANADA--QUEBEC, A CORNER OF OLD FRANCE STRAYED UP AND LOST IN THE SNOW--THE FRENCH CANADIANS--THE PARTIES IN CANADA--WILL THE CANADIANS BECOME YANKEES?
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Montreal, February 1._ The ride from the State of Maine to Montreal is very picturesque, even in the winter.
STRAYEDverbUS /streɪd/
past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading A LOVELY RIDE TO CANADA--QUEBEC, A CORNER OF OLD FRANCE STRAYED UP AND LOST IN THE SNOW--THE FRENCH CANADIANS--THE PARTIES IN CANADA--WILL THE CANADIANS BECOME YANKEES?
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The White Mountains, commanded by Mount Washington, are, for a distance of about forty miles, as wild and imposing as anything the real Switzerland can supply the tourist.
SwitzerlandnounUS /ˈswɪtsərlənd/
a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
From this reading It offers you four or five hours of Alpine scenery through the American Switzerland.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LOVELY RIDE TO CANADA--QUEBEC, A CORNER OF OLD FRANCE STRAYED UP AND LOST IN THE SNOW--THE FRENCH CANADIANS--THE PARTIES IN CANADA--WILL THE CANADIANS BECOME YANKEES?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It offers you four or five hours of Alpine scenery through the American Switzerland.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A LOVELY RIDE TO CANADA--QUEBEC, A CORNER OF OLD FRANCE STRAYED UP AND LOST IN THE SNOW--THE FRENCH CANADIANS--THE PARTIES IN CANADA--WILL THE CANADIANS BECOME YANKEES?
torrentsnounUS /ˈtɔːrənts/
plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain
From this reading Gorges, precipices, torrents, nothing is wanting.
touristnounUS /ˈtʊrəst/
someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading The White Mountains, commanded by Mount Washington, are, for a distance of about forty miles, as wild and imposing as anything the real Switzerland can supply the tourist.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A LOVELY RIDE TO CANADA--QUEBEC, A CORNER OF OLD FRANCE STRAYED UP AND LOST IN THE SNOW--THE FRENCH CANADIANS--THE PARTIES IN CANADA--WILL THE CANADIANS BECOME YANKEES?
precisely as stated
From this reading _Montreal, February 1._ The ride from the State of Maine to Montreal is very picturesque, even in the winter.
nonexistent
From this reading Gorges, precipices, torrents, nothing is wanting.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading The White Mountains, commanded by Mount Washington, are, for a distance of about forty miles, as wild and imposing as anything the real Switzerland can supply the tourist.
a Caucasian
From this reading The White Mountains, commanded by Mount Washington, are, for a distance of about forty miles, as wild and imposing as anything the real Switzerland can supply the tourist.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The White Mountains, commanded by Mount Washington, are, for a distance of about forty miles, as wild and imposing as anything the real Switzerland can supply the tourist.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A LOVELY RIDE TO CANADA--QUEBEC, A CORNER OF OLD FRANCE STRAYED UP AND LOST IN THE SNOW--THE FRENCH CANADIANS--THE PARTIES IN CANADA--WILL THE CANADIANS BECOME YANKEES?
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading _Montreal, February 1._ The ride from the State of Maine to Montreal is very picturesque, even in the winter.
YANKEESnounUS /ˈjæŋkiz/
plural of “yankee” — an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading A LOVELY RIDE TO CANADA--QUEBEC, A CORNER OF OLD FRANCE STRAYED UP AND LOST IN THE SNOW--THE FRENCH CANADIANS--THE PARTIES IN CANADA--WILL THE CANADIANS BECOME YANKEES?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It offers you four or five hours of Alpine scenery through the American Switzerland.
