adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Meeting a Hog on a Precipice] Mr. Harris and I took some guides and porters and ascended to the Hotel des Pyramides, which is perched on the high moraine which borders the Glacier des Bossons.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a rest we followed down a path which had been made in the steep inner frontage of the moraine, and stepped upon the glacier itself.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The road led sharply uphill, all the way, through grass and flowers and woods, and was a pleasant walk, barring the fatigue of the climb.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [Meeting a Hog on a Precipice] Mr. Harris and I took some guides and porters and ascended to the Hotel des Pyramides, which is perched on the high moraine which borders the Glacier des Bossons.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading [Meeting a Hog on a Precipice] Mr. Harris and I took some guides and porters and ascended to the Hotel des Pyramides, which is perched on the high moraine which borders the Glacier des Bossons.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From the hotel we could view the huge glacier at very close range.
barringnounUS /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/
the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto
From this reading The road led sharply uphill, all the way, through grass and flowers and woods, and was a pleasant walk, barring the fatigue of the climb.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After a rest we followed down a path which had been made in the steep inner frontage of the moraine, and stepped upon the glacier itself.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading [Meeting a Hog on a Precipice] Mr. Harris and I took some guides and porters and ascended to the Hotel des Pyramides, which is perched on the high moraine which borders the Glacier des Bossons.
Bossons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Meeting a Hog on a Precipice] Mr. Harris and I took some guides and porters and ascended to the Hotel des Pyramides, which is perched on the high moraine which borders the Glacier des Bossons.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading One of the shows of the place was a tunnel-like cavern, which had been hewn in the glacier.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading The road led sharply uphill, all the way, through grass and flowers and woods, and was a pleasant walk, barring the fatigue of the climb.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading From the hotel we could view the huge glacier at very close range.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From the hotel we could view the huge glacier at very close range.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading [Meeting a Hog on a Precipice] Mr. Harris and I took some guides and porters and ascended to the Hotel des Pyramides, which is perched on the high moraine which borders the Glacier des Bossons.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After a rest we followed down a path which had been made in the steep inner frontage of the moraine, and stepped upon the glacier itself.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading The road led sharply uphill, all the way, through grass and flowers and woods, and was a pleasant walk, barring the fatigue of the climb.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The road led sharply uphill, all the way, through grass and flowers and woods, and was a pleasant walk, barring the fatigue of the climb.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading After a rest we followed down a path which had been made in the steep inner frontage of the moraine, and stepped upon the glacier itself.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the hotel we could view the huge glacier at very close range.
frontagenounUS /ˈfrʌntɪdʒ/
the extent of land abutting on a street or water
From this reading After a rest we followed down a path which had been made in the steep inner frontage of the moraine, and stepped upon the glacier itself.
GlaciernounUS /ˈɡleɪʃər/
a slowly moving mass of ice
From this reading [Meeting a Hog on a Precipice] Mr. Harris and I took some guides and porters and ascended to the Hotel des Pyramides, which is perched on the high moraine which borders the Glacier des Bossons.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The road led sharply uphill, all the way, through grass and flowers and woods, and was a pleasant walk, barring the fatigue of the climb.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading [Meeting a Hog on a Precipice] Mr. Harris and I took some guides and porters and ascended to the Hotel des Pyramides, which is perched on the high moraine which borders the Glacier des Bossons.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After a rest we followed down a path which had been made in the steep inner frontage of the moraine, and stepped upon the glacier itself.
HarrisnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading [Meeting a Hog on a Precipice] Mr. Harris and I took some guides and porters and ascended to the Hotel des Pyramides, which is perched on the high moraine which borders the Glacier des Bossons.
hewnadjectiveUS /hjuːn/
cut or shaped with hard blows of a heavy cutting instrument like an ax or chisel
From this reading One of the shows of the place was a tunnel-like cavern, which had been hewn in the glacier.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading [Meeting a Hog on a Precipice] Mr. Harris and I took some guides and porters and ascended to the Hotel des Pyramides, which is perched on the high moraine which borders the Glacier des Bossons.
HogverbUS /hɑːɡ/
take greedily; take more than one's share
From this reading [Meeting a Hog on a Precipice] Mr. Harris and I took some guides and porters and ascended to the Hotel des Pyramides, which is perched on the high moraine which borders the Glacier des Bossons.
HotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading [Meeting a Hog on a Precipice] Mr. Harris and I took some guides and porters and ascended to the Hotel des Pyramides, which is perched on the high moraine which borders the Glacier des Bossons.
hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading From the hotel we could view the huge glacier at very close range.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading [Meeting a Hog on a Precipice] Mr. Harris and I took some guides and porters and ascended to the Hotel des Pyramides, which is perched on the high moraine which borders the Glacier des Bossons.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After a rest we followed down a path which had been made in the steep inner frontage of the moraine, and stepped upon the glacier itself.
inneradjectiveUS /ˈɪnər/
located inward
From this reading After a rest we followed down a path which had been made in the steep inner frontage of the moraine, and stepped upon the glacier itself.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Meeting a Hog on a Precipice] Mr. Harris and I took some guides and porters and ascended to the Hotel des Pyramides, which is perched on the high moraine which borders the Glacier des Bossons.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading After a rest we followed down a path which had been made in the steep inner frontage of the moraine, and stepped upon the glacier itself.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The road led sharply uphill, all the way, through grass and flowers and woods, and was a pleasant walk, barring the fatigue of the climb.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading After a rest we followed down a path which had been made in the steep inner frontage of the moraine, and stepped upon the glacier itself.
MeetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading [Meeting a Hog on a Precipice] Mr. Harris and I took some guides and porters and ascended to the Hotel des Pyramides, which is perched on the high moraine which borders the Glacier des Bossons.
morainenounUS /mərˈeɪn/
accumulated earth and stones deposited by a glacier
From this reading [Meeting a Hog on a Precipice] Mr. Harris and I took some guides and porters and ascended to the Hotel des Pyramides, which is perched on the high moraine which borders the Glacier des Bossons.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading [Meeting a Hog on a Precipice] Mr. Harris and I took some guides and porters and ascended to the Hotel des Pyramides, which is perched on the high moraine which borders the Glacier des Bossons.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The road led sharply uphill, all the way, through grass and flowers and woods, and was a pleasant walk, barring the fatigue of the climb.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading [Meeting a Hog on a Precipice] Mr. Harris and I took some guides and porters and ascended to the Hotel des Pyramides, which is perched on the high moraine which borders the Glacier des Bossons.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the shows of the place was a tunnel-like cavern, which had been hewn in the glacier.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading After a rest we followed down a path which had been made in the steep inner frontage of the moraine, and stepped upon the glacier itself.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading [Meeting a Hog on a Precipice] Mr. Harris and I took some guides and porters and ascended to the Hotel des Pyramides, which is perched on the high moraine which borders the Glacier des Bossons.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading One of the shows of the place was a tunnel-like cavern, which had been hewn in the glacier.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The road led sharply uphill, all the way, through grass and flowers and woods, and was a pleasant walk, barring the fatigue of the climb.
portersnounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading [Meeting a Hog on a Precipice] Mr. Harris and I took some guides and porters and ascended to the Hotel des Pyramides, which is perched on the high moraine which borders the Glacier des Bossons.
PrecipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading [Meeting a Hog on a Precipice] Mr. Harris and I took some guides and porters and ascended to the Hotel des Pyramides, which is perched on the high moraine which borders the Glacier des Bossons.
Pyramides
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Meeting a Hog on a Precipice] Mr. Harris and I took some guides and porters and ascended to the Hotel des Pyramides, which is perched on the high moraine which borders the Glacier des Bossons.
rangenounUS /reɪndʒ/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading From the hotel we could view the huge glacier at very close range.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading After a rest we followed down a path which had been made in the steep inner frontage of the moraine, and stepped upon the glacier itself.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The road led sharply uphill, all the way, through grass and flowers and woods, and was a pleasant walk, barring the fatigue of the climb.
sharplyadverbUS /ˈʃɑːrpli/
in an aggressive manner
From this reading The road led sharply uphill, all the way, through grass and flowers and woods, and was a pleasant walk, barring the fatigue of the climb.
showsnounUS /ʃoʊz/
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading One of the shows of the place was a tunnel-like cavern, which had been hewn in the glacier.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading [Meeting a Hog on a Precipice] Mr. Harris and I took some guides and porters and ascended to the Hotel des Pyramides, which is perched on the high moraine which borders the Glacier des Bossons.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading After a rest we followed down a path which had been made in the steep inner frontage of the moraine, and stepped upon the glacier itself.
steppedverbUS /stept/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading After a rest we followed down a path which had been made in the steep inner frontage of the moraine, and stepped upon the glacier itself.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Meeting a Hog on a Precipice] Mr. Harris and I took some guides and porters and ascended to the Hotel des Pyramides, which is perched on the high moraine which borders the Glacier des Bossons.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The road led sharply uphill, all the way, through grass and flowers and woods, and was a pleasant walk, barring the fatigue of the climb.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [Meeting a Hog on a Precipice] Mr. Harris and I took some guides and porters and ascended to the Hotel des Pyramides, which is perched on the high moraine which borders the Glacier des Bossons.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading [Meeting a Hog on a Precipice] Mr. Harris and I took some guides and porters and ascended to the Hotel des Pyramides, which is perched on the high moraine which borders the Glacier des Bossons.
tunnel-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One of the shows of the place was a tunnel-like cavern, which had been hewn in the glacier.
uphilladverbUS /ˈʌpˈhɪl/
against difficulties
From this reading The road led sharply uphill, all the way, through grass and flowers and woods, and was a pleasant walk, barring the fatigue of the climb.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After a rest we followed down a path which had been made in the steep inner frontage of the moraine, and stepped upon the glacier itself.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading From the hotel we could view the huge glacier at very close range.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading From the hotel we could view the huge glacier at very close range.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The road led sharply uphill, all the way, through grass and flowers and woods, and was a pleasant walk, barring the fatigue of the climb.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The road led sharply uphill, all the way, through grass and flowers and woods, and was a pleasant walk, barring the fatigue of the climb.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The road led sharply uphill, all the way, through grass and flowers and woods, and was a pleasant walk, barring the fatigue of the climb.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading From the hotel we could view the huge glacier at very close range.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [Meeting a Hog on a Precipice] Mr. Harris and I took some guides and porters and ascended to the Hotel des Pyramides, which is perched on the high moraine which borders the Glacier des Bossons.
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The road led sharply uphill, all the way, through grass and flowers and woods, and was a pleasant walk, barring the fatigue of the climb.
