used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But they gained the summit at last, and only mountaineers know the joy of resting a while on a hill-top.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
agilitynounUS /əˈdʒɪləti/
the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Perhaps neither did Wallace, who zigzagged back and fore to make the ascent more easy, as dogs always do when climbing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
AntonynounUS /ˈæntəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perhaps neither did Wallace, who zigzagged back and fore to make the ascent more easy, as dogs always do when climbing.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading Perhaps neither did Wallace, who zigzagged back and fore to make the ascent more easy, as dogs always do when climbing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But they gained the summit at last, and only mountaineers know the joy of resting a while on a hill-top.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Perhaps neither did Wallace, who zigzagged back and fore to make the ascent more easy, as dogs always do when climbing.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading With her, or compared to her, Blake hardly felt fit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they gained the summit at last, and only mountaineers know the joy of resting a while on a hill-top.
child-companion
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From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Perhaps neither did Wallace, who zigzagged back and fore to make the ascent more easy, as dogs always do when climbing.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading With her, or compared to her, Blake hardly felt fit.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
CRONA
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From this reading 'THERE IS THAT IN YOUR EYE WHICH CRONA LOVES.'
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Perhaps neither did Wallace, who zigzagged back and fore to make the ascent more easy, as dogs always do when climbing.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Perhaps neither did Wallace, who zigzagged back and fore to make the ascent more easy, as dogs always do when climbing.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Perhaps neither did Wallace, who zigzagged back and fore to make the ascent more easy, as dogs always do when climbing.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Perhaps neither did Wallace, who zigzagged back and fore to make the ascent more easy, as dogs always do when climbing.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
the organ of sight
From this reading 'THERE IS THAT IN YOUR EYE WHICH CRONA LOVES.'
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading With her, or compared to her, Blake hardly felt fit.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading With her, or compared to her, Blake hardly felt fit.
forenounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading Perhaps neither did Wallace, who zigzagged back and fore to make the ascent more easy, as dogs always do when climbing.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading But they gained the summit at last, and only mountaineers know the joy of resting a while on a hill-top.
only a very short time before
From this reading With her, or compared to her, Blake hardly felt fit.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
hill-top
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From this reading But they gained the summit at last, and only mountaineers know the joy of resting a while on a hill-top.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'THERE IS THAT IN YOUR EYE WHICH CRONA LOVES.'
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'THERE IS THAT IN YOUR EYE WHICH CRONA LOVES.'
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading But they gained the summit at last, and only mountaineers know the joy of resting a while on a hill-top.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But they gained the summit at last, and only mountaineers know the joy of resting a while on a hill-top.
immediately past
From this reading But they gained the summit at last, and only mountaineers know the joy of resting a while on a hill-top.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading 'THERE IS THAT IN YOUR EYE WHICH CRONA LOVES.'
engage in
From this reading Perhaps neither did Wallace, who zigzagged back and fore to make the ascent more easy, as dogs always do when climbing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Perhaps neither did Wallace, who zigzagged back and fore to make the ascent more easy, as dogs always do when climbing.
mountaineersnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪrz/
plural of “mountaineer” — someone who climbs mountains
From this reading But they gained the summit at last, and only mountaineers know the joy of resting a while on a hill-top.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Perhaps neither did Wallace, who zigzagged back and fore to make the ascent more easy, as dogs always do when climbing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But they gained the summit at last, and only mountaineers know the joy of resting a while on a hill-top.
and nothing more
From this reading But they gained the summit at last, and only mountaineers know the joy of resting a while on a hill-top.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With her, or compared to her, Blake hardly felt fit.
by chance
From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
prodigynounUS /ˈprɑːdədʒi/
an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration
From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading But they gained the summit at last, and only mountaineers know the joy of resting a while on a hill-top.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading But they gained the summit at last, and only mountaineers know the joy of resting a while on a hill-top.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'THERE IS THAT IN YOUR EYE WHICH CRONA LOVES.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
in or at that place or location
From this reading 'THERE IS THAT IN YOUR EYE WHICH CRONA LOVES.'
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they gained the summit at last, and only mountaineers know the joy of resting a while on a hill-top.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
precisely as stated
From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading Perhaps neither did Wallace, who zigzagged back and fore to make the ascent more easy, as dogs always do when climbing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this day's climb Antony could not help admiring the strength and agility of his child-companion; she was indeed an infant prodigy, thanks perhaps to her very extraordinary training.
at the time that
From this reading Perhaps neither did Wallace, who zigzagged back and fore to make the ascent more easy, as dogs always do when climbing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 'THERE IS THAT IN YOUR EYE WHICH CRONA LOVES.'
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But they gained the summit at last, and only mountaineers know the joy of resting a while on a hill-top.
which person or people
From this reading Perhaps neither did Wallace, who zigzagged back and fore to make the ascent more easy, as dogs always do when climbing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With her, or compared to her, Blake hardly felt fit.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'THERE IS THAT IN YOUR EYE WHICH CRONA LOVES.'
zigzaggedverbUS /ˈzɪɡzæɡd/
inflected form of “zigzag” — travel along a zigzag path
From this reading Perhaps neither did Wallace, who zigzagged back and fore to make the ascent more easy, as dogs always do when climbing.
