5,000
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From this reading SNÆFELL AT LAST Snæfell is 5,000 feet high.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Its double cone forms the limit of a trachytic belt which stands out distinctly in the mountain system of the island.
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading We walked in single file, headed by the hunter, who ascended by narrow tracks, where two could not have gone abreast.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading From our starting point we could see the two peaks boldly projected against the dark grey sky; I could see an enormous cap of snow coming low down upon the giant's brow.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From our starting point we could see the two peaks boldly projected against the dark grey sky; I could see an enormous cap of snow coming low down upon the giant's brow.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading We walked in single file, headed by the hunter, who ascended by narrow tracks, where two could not have gone abreast.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SNÆFELL AT LAST Snæfell is 5,000 feet high.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Its double cone forms the limit of a trachytic belt which stands out distinctly in the mountain system of the island.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading From our starting point we could see the two peaks boldly projected against the dark grey sky; I could see an enormous cap of snow coming low down upon the giant's brow.
brownounUS /braʊ/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading From our starting point we could see the two peaks boldly projected against the dark grey sky; I could see an enormous cap of snow coming low down upon the giant's brow.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We walked in single file, headed by the hunter, who ascended by narrow tracks, where two could not have gone abreast.
capnounUS /kæp/
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading From our starting point we could see the two peaks boldly projected against the dark grey sky; I could see an enormous cap of snow coming low down upon the giant's brow.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading From our starting point we could see the two peaks boldly projected against the dark grey sky; I could see an enormous cap of snow coming low down upon the giant's brow.
conenounUS /koʊn/
any cone-shaped artifact
From this reading Its double cone forms the limit of a trachytic belt which stands out distinctly in the mountain system of the island.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading There was therefore no room for conversation.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From our starting point we could see the two peaks boldly projected against the dark grey sky; I could see an enormous cap of snow coming low down upon the giant's brow.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading From our starting point we could see the two peaks boldly projected against the dark grey sky; I could see an enormous cap of snow coming low down upon the giant's brow.
distinctlyadverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋktli/
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Its double cone forms the limit of a trachytic belt which stands out distinctly in the mountain system of the island.
doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/
increase twofold
From this reading Its double cone forms the limit of a trachytic belt which stands out distinctly in the mountain system of the island.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading From our starting point we could see the two peaks boldly projected against the dark grey sky; I could see an enormous cap of snow coming low down upon the giant's brow.
enormousadjectiveUS /ɪˈnɔːrməs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading From our starting point we could see the two peaks boldly projected against the dark grey sky; I could see an enormous cap of snow coming low down upon the giant's brow.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading SNÆFELL AT LAST Snæfell is 5,000 feet high.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading We walked in single file, headed by the hunter, who ascended by narrow tracks, where two could not have gone abreast.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was therefore no room for conversation.
formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Its double cone forms the limit of a trachytic belt which stands out distinctly in the mountain system of the island.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From our starting point we could see the two peaks boldly projected against the dark grey sky; I could see an enormous cap of snow coming low down upon the giant's brow.
giant'snounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
possessive form of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading From our starting point we could see the two peaks boldly projected against the dark grey sky; I could see an enormous cap of snow coming low down upon the giant's brow.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading We walked in single file, headed by the hunter, who ascended by narrow tracks, where two could not have gone abreast.
greyadjectiveUS /ɡreɪ/
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading From our starting point we could see the two peaks boldly projected against the dark grey sky; I could see an enormous cap of snow coming low down upon the giant's brow.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We walked in single file, headed by the hunter, who ascended by narrow tracks, where two could not have gone abreast.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading We walked in single file, headed by the hunter, who ascended by narrow tracks, where two could not have gone abreast.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading SNÆFELL AT LAST Snæfell is 5,000 feet high.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading We walked in single file, headed by the hunter, who ascended by narrow tracks, where two could not have gone abreast.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading From our starting point we could see the two peaks boldly projected against the dark grey sky; I could see an enormous cap of snow coming low down upon the giant's brow.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Its double cone forms the limit of a trachytic belt which stands out distinctly in the mountain system of the island.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SNÆFELL AT LAST Snæfell is 5,000 feet high.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Its double cone forms the limit of a trachytic belt which stands out distinctly in the mountain system of the island.
ItsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its double cone forms the limit of a trachytic belt which stands out distinctly in the mountain system of the island.
LASTadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading SNÆFELL AT LAST Snæfell is 5,000 feet high.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading Its double cone forms the limit of a trachytic belt which stands out distinctly in the mountain system of the island.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading From our starting point we could see the two peaks boldly projected against the dark grey sky; I could see an enormous cap of snow coming low down upon the giant's brow.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Its double cone forms the limit of a trachytic belt which stands out distinctly in the mountain system of the island.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading We walked in single file, headed by the hunter, who ascended by narrow tracks, where two could not have gone abreast.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There was therefore no room for conversation.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We walked in single file, headed by the hunter, who ascended by narrow tracks, where two could not have gone abreast.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Its double cone forms the limit of a trachytic belt which stands out distinctly in the mountain system of the island.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading From our starting point we could see the two peaks boldly projected against the dark grey sky; I could see an enormous cap of snow coming low down upon the giant's brow.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Its double cone forms the limit of a trachytic belt which stands out distinctly in the mountain system of the island.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading From our starting point we could see the two peaks boldly projected against the dark grey sky; I could see an enormous cap of snow coming low down upon the giant's brow.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading From our starting point we could see the two peaks boldly projected against the dark grey sky; I could see an enormous cap of snow coming low down upon the giant's brow.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading From our starting point we could see the two peaks boldly projected against the dark grey sky; I could see an enormous cap of snow coming low down upon the giant's brow.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There was therefore no room for conversation.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From our starting point we could see the two peaks boldly projected against the dark grey sky; I could see an enormous cap of snow coming low down upon the giant's brow.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading We walked in single file, headed by the hunter, who ascended by narrow tracks, where two could not have gone abreast.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading From our starting point we could see the two peaks boldly projected against the dark grey sky; I could see an enormous cap of snow coming low down upon the giant's brow.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading From our starting point we could see the two peaks boldly projected against the dark grey sky; I could see an enormous cap of snow coming low down upon the giant's brow.
SNÆFELL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SNÆFELL AT LAST Snæfell is 5,000 feet high.
standsnounUS /stændz/
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Its double cone forms the limit of a trachytic belt which stands out distinctly in the mountain system of the island.
startingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading From our starting point we could see the two peaks boldly projected against the dark grey sky; I could see an enormous cap of snow coming low down upon the giant's brow.
systemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Its double cone forms the limit of a trachytic belt which stands out distinctly in the mountain system of the island.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Its double cone forms the limit of a trachytic belt which stands out distinctly in the mountain system of the island.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was therefore no room for conversation.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading There was therefore no room for conversation.
trachytic
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Its double cone forms the limit of a trachytic belt which stands out distinctly in the mountain system of the island.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading We walked in single file, headed by the hunter, who ascended by narrow tracks, where two could not have gone abreast.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading From our starting point we could see the two peaks boldly projected against the dark grey sky; I could see an enormous cap of snow coming low down upon the giant's brow.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading From our starting point we could see the two peaks boldly projected against the dark grey sky; I could see an enormous cap of snow coming low down upon the giant's brow.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading We walked in single file, headed by the hunter, who ascended by narrow tracks, where two could not have gone abreast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was therefore no room for conversation.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading From our starting point we could see the two peaks boldly projected against the dark grey sky; I could see an enormous cap of snow coming low down upon the giant's brow.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading We walked in single file, headed by the hunter, who ascended by narrow tracks, where two could not have gone abreast.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Its double cone forms the limit of a trachytic belt which stands out distinctly in the mountain system of the island.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading We walked in single file, headed by the hunter, who ascended by narrow tracks, where two could not have gone abreast.
