used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading I and my agent panoplied ourselves in walking-costume, one bright morning, and started down the lake on the steamboat; we got ashore at the village of Waeggis; three-quarters of an hour distant from Lucerne.
AlpineadjectiveUS /ˈælpaɪn/
relating to or characteristic of alps
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The ascent is made by rail, or horseback, or on foot, as one may prefer.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading The ascent is made by rail, or horseback, or on foot, as one may prefer.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading I and my agent panoplied ourselves in walking-costume, one bright morning, and started down the lake on the steamboat; we got ashore at the village of Waeggis; three-quarters of an hour distant from Lucerne.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I and my agent panoplied ourselves in walking-costume, one bright morning, and started down the lake on the steamboat; we got ashore at the village of Waeggis; three-quarters of an hour distant from Lucerne.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We were soon tramping leisurely up the leafy mule-path, and then the talk began to flow, as usual.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading I and my agent panoplied ourselves in walking-costume, one bright morning, and started down the lake on the steamboat; we got ashore at the village of Waeggis; three-quarters of an hour distant from Lucerne.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
circumferencenounUS /ˌsɜːrˈkʌmfrəns/
the size of something as given by the distance around it
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading I and my agent panoplied ourselves in walking-costume, one bright morning, and started down the lake on the steamboat; we got ashore at the village of Waeggis; three-quarters of an hour distant from Lucerne.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I and my agent panoplied ourselves in walking-costume, one bright morning, and started down the lake on the steamboat; we got ashore at the village of Waeggis; three-quarters of an hour distant from Lucerne.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading We were soon tramping leisurely up the leafy mule-path, and then the talk began to flow, as usual.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The ascent is made by rail, or horseback, or on foot, as one may prefer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I and my agent panoplied ourselves in walking-costume, one bright morning, and started down the lake on the steamboat; we got ashore at the village of Waeggis; three-quarters of an hour distant from Lucerne.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I and my agent panoplied ourselves in walking-costume, one bright morning, and started down the lake on the steamboat; we got ashore at the village of Waeggis; three-quarters of an hour distant from Lucerne.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading The ascent is made by rail, or horseback, or on foot, as one may prefer.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I and my agent panoplied ourselves in walking-costume, one bright morning, and started down the lake on the steamboat; we got ashore at the village of Waeggis; three-quarters of an hour distant from Lucerne.
ten 10s
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I and my agent panoplied ourselves in walking-costume, one bright morning, and started down the lake on the steamboat; we got ashore at the village of Waeggis; three-quarters of an hour distant from Lucerne.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
Jodel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading I and my agent panoplied ourselves in walking-costume, one bright morning, and started down the lake on the steamboat; we got ashore at the village of Waeggis; three-quarters of an hour distant from Lucerne.
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading We were soon tramping leisurely up the leafy mule-path, and then the talk began to flow, as usual.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading We were soon tramping leisurely up the leafy mule-path, and then the talk began to flow, as usual.
LucernenounUS /ˈluːsərn/
important European leguminous forage plant with trifoliate leaves and blue-violet flowers grown widely as a pasture and hay crop
From this reading I and my agent panoplied ourselves in walking-costume, one bright morning, and started down the lake on the steamboat; we got ashore at the village of Waeggis; three-quarters of an hour distant from Lucerne.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The ascent is made by rail, or horseback, or on foot, as one may prefer.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The ascent is made by rail, or horseback, or on foot, as one may prefer.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I and my agent panoplied ourselves in walking-costume, one bright morning, and started down the lake on the steamboat; we got ashore at the village of Waeggis; three-quarters of an hour distant from Lucerne.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading This village is at the foot of the mountain.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
mule-path
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We were soon tramping leisurely up the leafy mule-path, and then the talk began to flow, as usual.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I and my agent panoplied ourselves in walking-costume, one bright morning, and started down the lake on the steamboat; we got ashore at the village of Waeggis; three-quarters of an hour distant from Lucerne.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The ascent is made by rail, or horseback, or on foot, as one may prefer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The ascent is made by rail, or horseback, or on foot, as one may prefer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The ascent is made by rail, or horseback, or on foot, as one may prefer.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading I and my agent panoplied ourselves in walking-costume, one bright morning, and started down the lake on the steamboat; we got ashore at the village of Waeggis; three-quarters of an hour distant from Lucerne.
panopliedadjective
equipped with the complete arms and armor of a warrior
From this reading I and my agent panoplied ourselves in walking-costume, one bright morning, and started down the lake on the steamboat; we got ashore at the village of Waeggis; three-quarters of an hour distant from Lucerne.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
like better; value more highly
From this reading The ascent is made by rail, or horseback, or on foot, as one may prefer.
the possibility of future success
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading The ascent is made by rail, or horseback, or on foot, as one may prefer.
Rigi-Kulm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
in the near future
From this reading We were soon tramping leisurely up the leafy mule-path, and then the talk began to flow, as usual.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I and my agent panoplied ourselves in walking-costume, one bright morning, and started down the lake on the steamboat; we got ashore at the village of Waeggis; three-quarters of an hour distant from Lucerne.
steamboatnounUS /ˈstiːmboʊt/
a boat propelled by a steam engine
From this reading I and my agent panoplied ourselves in walking-costume, one bright morning, and started down the lake on the steamboat; we got ashore at the village of Waeggis; three-quarters of an hour distant from Lucerne.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading We were soon tramping leisurely up the leafy mule-path, and then the talk began to flow, as usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading We were soon tramping leisurely up the leafy mule-path, and then the talk began to flow, as usual.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This village is at the foot of the mountain.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
three-quartersnounUS /ˌθriːˈkwɔːrtərz/
three of four equal parts
From this reading I and my agent panoplied ourselves in walking-costume, one bright morning, and started down the lake on the steamboat; we got ashore at the village of Waeggis; three-quarters of an hour distant from Lucerne.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We were soon tramping leisurely up the leafy mule-path, and then the talk began to flow, as usual.
trampingverbUS /ˈtræmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading We were soon tramping leisurely up the leafy mule-path, and then the talk began to flow, as usual.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We were soon tramping leisurely up the leafy mule-path, and then the talk began to flow, as usual.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading We were soon tramping leisurely up the leafy mule-path, and then the talk began to flow, as usual.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading I and my agent panoplied ourselves in walking-costume, one bright morning, and started down the lake on the steamboat; we got ashore at the village of Waeggis; three-quarters of an hour distant from Lucerne.
Waeggis
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From this reading I and my agent panoplied ourselves in walking-costume, one bright morning, and started down the lake on the steamboat; we got ashore at the village of Waeggis; three-quarters of an hour distant from Lucerne.
walking-costume
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I and my agent panoplied ourselves in walking-costume, one bright morning, and started down the lake on the steamboat; we got ashore at the village of Waeggis; three-quarters of an hour distant from Lucerne.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I and my agent panoplied ourselves in walking-costume, one bright morning, and started down the lake on the steamboat; we got ashore at the village of Waeggis; three-quarters of an hour distant from Lucerne.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were soon tramping leisurely up the leafy mule-path, and then the talk began to flow, as usual.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
WildsnounUS /waɪldz/
plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
From this reading [The Jodel and Its Native Wilds] The Rigi-Kulm is an imposing Alpine mass, six thousand feet high, which stands by itself, and commands a mighty prospect of blue lakes, green valleys, and snowy mountains--a compact and magnificent picture three hundred miles in circumference.
