used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HITTING A HIGH SPOT An enthusiastic young millionaire, the son of a pioneer, determined that my companion and I ought to see the mountain parks.
(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 It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HITTING A HIGH SPOT An enthusiastic young millionaire, the son of a pioneer, determined that my companion and I ought to see the mountain parks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HITTING A HIGH SPOT An enthusiastic young millionaire, the son of a pioneer, determined that my companion and I ought to see the mountain parks.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "We can have a try at it, anyway," said our friend.
appallinglyadverbUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋli/
to an appalling extent
From this reading It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "We can have a try at it, anyway," said our friend.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
automobilesnounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːlz/
plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading So, presently, in furs, and surrounded by lunch baskets and thermos bottles, we set out for the mountains in his large six-cylinder machine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
bottlesnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading So, presently, in furs, and surrounded by lunch baskets and thermos bottles, we set out for the mountains in his large six-cylinder machine.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So, presently, in furs, and surrounded by lunch baskets and thermos bottles, we set out for the mountains in his large six-cylinder machine.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "We can have a try at it, anyway," said our friend.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
coaxedverbUS /koʊkst/
past form of “coax” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading HITTING A HIGH SPOT An enthusiastic young millionaire, the son of a pioneer, determined that my companion and I ought to see the mountain parks.
coruscateverb
reflect brightly
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
characterized by great determination
From this reading HITTING A HIGH SPOT An enthusiastic young millionaire, the son of a pioneer, determined that my companion and I ought to see the mountain parks.
EmergingadjectiveUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
coming to maturity
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading HITTING A HIGH SPOT An enthusiastic young millionaire, the son of a pioneer, determined that my companion and I ought to see the mountain parks.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "We can have a try at it, anyway," said our friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading So, presently, in furs, and surrounded by lunch baskets and thermos bottles, we set out for the mountains in his large six-cylinder machine.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We can have a try at it, anyway," said our friend.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading HITTING A HIGH SPOT An enthusiastic young millionaire, the son of a pioneer, determined that my companion and I ought to see the mountain parks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So, presently, in furs, and surrounded by lunch baskets and thermos bottles, we set out for the mountains in his large six-cylinder machine.
HITTINGnounUS /ˈhɪtɪŋ/
the act of contacting one thing with another
From this reading HITTING A HIGH SPOT An enthusiastic young millionaire, the son of a pioneer, determined that my companion and I ought to see the mountain parks.
ten 10s
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HITTING A HIGH SPOT An enthusiastic young millionaire, the son of a pioneer, determined that my companion and I ought to see the mountain parks.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So, presently, in furs, and surrounded by lunch baskets and thermos bottles, we set out for the mountains in his large six-cylinder machine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So, presently, in furs, and surrounded by lunch baskets and thermos bottles, we set out for the mountains in his large six-cylinder machine.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
take the midday meal
From this reading So, presently, in furs, and surrounded by lunch baskets and thermos bottles, we set out for the mountains in his large six-cylinder machine.
macadamized
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading So, presently, in furs, and surrounded by lunch baskets and thermos bottles, we set out for the mountains in his large six-cylinder machine.
majesticallyadverbUS /məˈdʒestɪkəli/
in a majestic manner
From this reading It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading HITTING A HIGH SPOT An enthusiastic young millionaire, the son of a pioneer, determined that my companion and I ought to see the mountain parks.
mineralsnounUS /ˈmɪnərəlz/
plural of “mineral” — solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading HITTING A HIGH SPOT An enthusiastic young millionaire, the son of a pioneer, determined that my companion and I ought to see the mountain parks.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading So, presently, in furs, and surrounded by lunch baskets and thermos bottles, we set out for the mountains in his large six-cylinder machine.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading HITTING A HIGH SPOT An enthusiastic young millionaire, the son of a pioneer, determined that my companion and I ought to see the mountain parks.
not any; not one
From this reading It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HITTING A HIGH SPOT An enthusiastic young millionaire, the son of a pioneer, determined that my companion and I ought to see the mountain parks.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading HITTING A HIGH SPOT An enthusiastic young millionaire, the son of a pioneer, determined that my companion and I ought to see the mountain parks.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "We can have a try at it, anyway," said our friend.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So, presently, in furs, and surrounded by lunch baskets and thermos bottles, we set out for the mountains in his large six-cylinder machine.
parksnounUS /pɑːrks/
United States civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama) and so triggered the national Civil Rights movement (born in 1913)
From this reading HITTING A HIGH SPOT An enthusiastic young millionaire, the son of a pioneer, determined that my companion and I ought to see the mountain parks.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading HITTING A HIGH SPOT An enthusiastic young millionaire, the son of a pioneer, determined that my companion and I ought to see the mountain parks.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
in the near future
From this reading So, presently, in furs, and surrounded by lunch baskets and thermos bottles, we set out for the mountains in his large six-cylinder machine.
rearingnounUS /ˈrɪrɪŋ/
the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
From this reading It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We can have a try at it, anyway," said our friend.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading HITTING A HIGH SPOT An enthusiastic young millionaire, the son of a pioneer, determined that my companion and I ought to see the mountain parks.
serratedadjectiveUS /ˈsereɪtɪd/
notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading So, presently, in furs, and surrounded by lunch baskets and thermos bottles, we set out for the mountains in his large six-cylinder machine.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
six-cylinder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So, presently, in furs, and surrounded by lunch baskets and thermos bottles, we set out for the mountains in his large six-cylinder machine.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, presently, in furs, and surrounded by lunch baskets and thermos bottles, we set out for the mountains in his large six-cylinder machine.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
a male human offspring
From this reading HITTING A HIGH SPOT An enthusiastic young millionaire, the son of a pioneer, determined that my companion and I ought to see the mountain parks.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading HITTING A HIGH SPOT An enthusiastic young millionaire, the son of a pioneer, determined that my companion and I ought to see the mountain parks.
stupendousadjectiveUS /stuːˈpendəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
confined on all sides
From this reading So, presently, in furs, and surrounded by lunch baskets and thermos bottles, we set out for the mountains in his large six-cylinder machine.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HITTING A HIGH SPOT An enthusiastic young millionaire, the son of a pioneer, determined that my companion and I ought to see the mountain parks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HITTING A HIGH SPOT An enthusiastic young millionaire, the son of a pioneer, determined that my companion and I ought to see the mountain parks.
thermosnounUS /ˈθɜːrməs/
vacuum flask that preserves temperature of hot or cold drinks
From this reading So, presently, in furs, and surrounded by lunch baskets and thermos bottles, we set out for the mountains in his large six-cylinder machine.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HITTING A HIGH SPOT An enthusiastic young millionaire, the son of a pioneer, determined that my companion and I ought to see the mountain parks.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "We can have a try at it, anyway," said our friend.
uninterruptedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪntərˈʌptɪd/
having undisturbed continuity
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We can have a try at it, anyway," said our friend.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Emerging from the city, and taking the macadamized road which leads to Golden, we had our first uninterrupted view of the full sweep of that serrated mountain wall, visible for almost a hundred miles north of Denver, and a hundred south; a solid, stupendous line, flashing as though the precious minerals had been coaxed out to coruscate in the warm surface sunshine.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was winter, and for reasons all too plainly visible from Denver, no automobiles had attempted the ascent since fall, for the mountain barrier, rearing itself majestically to the westward, glittered appallingly with ice and snow.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading HITTING A HIGH SPOT An enthusiastic young millionaire, the son of a pioneer, determined that my companion and I ought to see the mountain parks.
