used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These were tied one to the other, and thus made a sort of railing, firmly fixed on the plateau by the first arrivals there, and descending along the whole length of the granite bridge right down to the plain.
able-bodiedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəlˈbɑːdid/
having a strong healthy body
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading By the aid of this support, M. de Guéran was carried in a hammock, borne on poles.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading These were tied one to the other, and thus made a sort of railing, firmly fixed on the plateau by the first arrivals there, and descending along the whole length of the granite bridge right down to the plain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
answerableadjectiveUS /ˈænsərəbəl/
capable of being answered
From this reading The use of her legs was restored to Queen Walinda, by order of M. Delange, who was answerable for her, and four Nubians, strictly enjoined to watch her narrowly, made her walk in front of them.
arrivalsnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading These were tied one to the other, and thus made a sort of railing, firmly fixed on the plateau by the first arrivals there, and descending along the whole length of the granite bridge right down to the plain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
batnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading By the aid of this support, M. de Guéran was carried in a hammock, borne on poles.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading These were tied one to the other, and thus made a sort of railing, firmly fixed on the plateau by the first arrivals there, and descending along the whole length of the granite bridge right down to the plain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These were tied one to the other, and thus made a sort of railing, firmly fixed on the plateau by the first arrivals there, and descending along the whole length of the granite bridge right down to the plain.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading Every obstacle, however, was overcome, thanks to the ropes in possession of the Desrioux caravan.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading By the aid of this support, M. de Guéran was carried in a hammock, borne on poles.
conveyingnounUS /kənˈveɪɪŋ/
act of transferring property title from one person to another
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading By the aid of this support, M. de Guéran was carried in a hammock, borne on poles.
Delange
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From this reading The use of her legs was restored to Queen Walinda, by order of M. Delange, who was answerable for her, and four Nubians, strictly enjoined to watch her narrowly, made her walk in front of them.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading These were tied one to the other, and thus made a sort of railing, firmly fixed on the plateau by the first arrivals there, and descending along the whole length of the granite bridge right down to the plain.
Desrioux
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From this reading Every obstacle, however, was overcome, thanks to the ropes in possession of the Desrioux caravan.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading These were tied one to the other, and thus made a sort of railing, firmly fixed on the plateau by the first arrivals there, and descending along the whole length of the granite bridge right down to the plain.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
enjoinedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪnd/
past form of “enjoin” — issue an injunction
From this reading The use of her legs was restored to Queen Walinda, by order of M. Delange, who was answerable for her, and four Nubians, strictly enjoined to watch her narrowly, made her walk in front of them.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every obstacle, however, was overcome, thanks to the ropes in possession of the Desrioux caravan.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
with resolute determination
From this reading These were tied one to the other, and thus made a sort of railing, firmly fixed on the plateau by the first arrivals there, and descending along the whole length of the granite bridge right down to the plain.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading These were tied one to the other, and thus made a sort of railing, firmly fixed on the plateau by the first arrivals there, and descending along the whole length of the granite bridge right down to the plain.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading These were tied one to the other, and thus made a sort of railing, firmly fixed on the plateau by the first arrivals there, and descending along the whole length of the granite bridge right down to the plain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The use of her legs was restored to Queen Walinda, by order of M. Delange, who was answerable for her, and four Nubians, strictly enjoined to watch her narrowly, made her walk in front of them.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The use of her legs was restored to Queen Walinda, by order of M. Delange, who was answerable for her, and four Nubians, strictly enjoined to watch her narrowly, made her walk in front of them.
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading These were tied one to the other, and thus made a sort of railing, firmly fixed on the plateau by the first arrivals there, and descending along the whole length of the granite bridge right down to the plain.
Guéran
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From this reading By the aid of this support, M. de Guéran was carried in a hammock, borne on poles.
hammocknounUS /ˈhæmək/
a small natural hill
From this reading By the aid of this support, M. de Guéran was carried in a hammock, borne on poles.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The use of her legs was restored to Queen Walinda, by order of M. Delange, who was answerable for her, and four Nubians, strictly enjoined to watch her narrowly, made her walk in front of them.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Every obstacle, however, was overcome, thanks to the ropes in possession of the Desrioux caravan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
staying power
From this reading The use of her legs was restored to Queen Walinda, by order of M. Delange, who was answerable for her, and four Nubians, strictly enjoined to watch her narrowly, made her walk in front of them.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading These were tied one to the other, and thus made a sort of railing, firmly fixed on the plateau by the first arrivals there, and descending along the whole length of the granite bridge right down to the plain.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading By the aid of this support, M. de Guéran was carried in a hammock, borne on poles.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading These were tied one to the other, and thus made a sort of railing, firmly fixed on the plateau by the first arrivals there, and descending along the whole length of the granite bridge right down to the plain.
the force of workers available
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
narrowlyadverbUS /ˈneroʊli/
in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
From this reading The use of her legs was restored to Queen Walinda, by order of M. Delange, who was answerable for her, and four Nubians, strictly enjoined to watch her narrowly, made her walk in front of them.
Nubians
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From this reading The use of her legs was restored to Queen Walinda, by order of M. Delange, who was answerable for her, and four Nubians, strictly enjoined to watch her narrowly, made her walk in front of them.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading Every obstacle, however, was overcome, thanks to the ropes in possession of the Desrioux caravan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These were tied one to the other, and thus made a sort of railing, firmly fixed on the plateau by the first arrivals there, and descending along the whole length of the granite bridge right down to the plain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading These were tied one to the other, and thus made a sort of railing, firmly fixed on the plateau by the first arrivals there, and descending along the whole length of the granite bridge right down to the plain.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The use of her legs was restored to Queen Walinda, by order of M. Delange, who was answerable for her, and four Nubians, strictly enjoined to watch her narrowly, made her walk in front of them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading These were tied one to the other, and thus made a sort of railing, firmly fixed on the plateau by the first arrivals there, and descending along the whole length of the granite bridge right down to the plain.
win a victory over
From this reading Every obstacle, however, was overcome, thanks to the ropes in possession of the Desrioux caravan.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading These were tied one to the other, and thus made a sort of railing, firmly fixed on the plateau by the first arrivals there, and descending along the whole length of the granite bridge right down to the plain.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading By the aid of this support, M. de Guéran was carried in a hammock, borne on poles.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Every obstacle, however, was overcome, thanks to the ropes in possession of the Desrioux caravan.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The use of her legs was restored to Queen Walinda, by order of M. Delange, who was answerable for her, and four Nubians, strictly enjoined to watch her narrowly, made her walk in front of them.
railingnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading These were tied one to the other, and thus made a sort of railing, firmly fixed on the plateau by the first arrivals there, and descending along the whole length of the granite bridge right down to the plain.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading The use of her legs was restored to Queen Walinda, by order of M. Delange, who was answerable for her, and four Nubians, strictly enjoined to watch her narrowly, made her walk in front of them.
precisely, exactly
From this reading These were tied one to the other, and thus made a sort of railing, firmly fixed on the plateau by the first arrivals there, and descending along the whole length of the granite bridge right down to the plain.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading Every obstacle, however, was overcome, thanks to the ropes in possession of the Desrioux caravan.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading These were tied one to the other, and thus made a sort of railing, firmly fixed on the plateau by the first arrivals there, and descending along the whole length of the granite bridge right down to the plain.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading The use of her legs was restored to Queen Walinda, by order of M. Delange, who was answerable for her, and four Nubians, strictly enjoined to watch her narrowly, made her walk in front of them.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading By the aid of this support, M. de Guéran was carried in a hammock, borne on poles.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Every obstacle, however, was overcome, thanks to the ropes in possession of the Desrioux caravan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The use of her legs was restored to Queen Walinda, by order of M. Delange, who was answerable for her, and four Nubians, strictly enjoined to watch her narrowly, made her walk in front of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading These were tied one to the other, and thus made a sort of railing, firmly fixed on the plateau by the first arrivals there, and descending along the whole length of the granite bridge right down to the plain.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were tied one to the other, and thus made a sort of railing, firmly fixed on the plateau by the first arrivals there, and descending along the whole length of the granite bridge right down to the plain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By the aid of this support, M. de Guéran was carried in a hammock, borne on poles.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading These were tied one to the other, and thus made a sort of railing, firmly fixed on the plateau by the first arrivals there, and descending along the whole length of the granite bridge right down to the plain.
bound or secured closely
From this reading These were tied one to the other, and thus made a sort of railing, firmly fixed on the plateau by the first arrivals there, and descending along the whole length of the granite bridge right down to the plain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every obstacle, however, was overcome, thanks to the ropes in possession of the Desrioux caravan.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
the act of using
From this reading The use of her legs was restored to Queen Walinda, by order of M. Delange, who was answerable for her, and four Nubians, strictly enjoined to watch her narrowly, made her walk in front of them.
Walinda
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From this reading The use of her legs was restored to Queen Walinda, by order of M. Delange, who was answerable for her, and four Nubians, strictly enjoined to watch her narrowly, made her walk in front of them.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The use of her legs was restored to Queen Walinda, by order of M. Delange, who was answerable for her, and four Nubians, strictly enjoined to watch her narrowly, made her walk in front of them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
look attentively
From this reading The use of her legs was restored to Queen Walinda, by order of M. Delange, who was answerable for her, and four Nubians, strictly enjoined to watch her narrowly, made her walk in front of them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were tied one to the other, and thus made a sort of railing, firmly fixed on the plateau by the first arrivals there, and descending along the whole length of the granite bridge right down to the plain.
which person or people
From this reading The use of her legs was restored to Queen Walinda, by order of M. Delange, who was answerable for her, and four Nubians, strictly enjoined to watch her narrowly, made her walk in front of them.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading These were tied one to the other, and thus made a sort of railing, firmly fixed on the plateau by the first arrivals there, and descending along the whole length of the granite bridge right down to the plain.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
people who are wounded
From this reading The ascent of the rock, that bond of union between the plain and the mountain, was as easy as possible for the able-bodied men of the expedition, bat the work of conveying the wounded up it was perilous in the extreme.
