used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A hundred thousand Americans see the Grand Canyon today where one saw it at the time of my first visit, nearly forty years ago.
in the past
From this reading A hundred thousand Americans see the Grand Canyon today where one saw it at the time of my first visit, nearly forty years ago.
allurementnoun
attractiveness
From this reading Among the hordes of people attracted to the Grand Canyon by curiosity, scenic allurement, business, pleasure or what not, but two have gained any fame as _guides_ to its wondrous depths and rim revelations.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading A hundred thousand Americans see the Grand Canyon today where one saw it at the time of my first visit, nearly forty years ago.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the hordes of people attracted to the Grand Canyon by curiosity, scenic allurement, business, pleasure or what not, but two have gained any fame as _guides_ to its wondrous depths and rim revelations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Among the hordes of people attracted to the Grand Canyon by curiosity, scenic allurement, business, pleasure or what not, but two have gained any fame as _guides_ to its wondrous depths and rim revelations.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The arousement of this especial interest in regard to the Grand Canyon and its tributaries is growingly apparent.
Ariz
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ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
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surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
arousement
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
in or near a particular place or position
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past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Among the hordes of people attracted to the Grand Canyon by curiosity, scenic allurement, business, pleasure or what not, but two have gained any fame as _guides_ to its wondrous depths and rim revelations.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
AuthorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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BASSnounUS /bæs/
the lowest part of the musical range
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Among the hordes of people attracted to the Grand Canyon by curiosity, scenic allurement, business, pleasure or what not, but two have gained any fame as _guides_ to its wondrous depths and rim revelations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Among the hordes of people attracted to the Grand Canyon by curiosity, scenic allurement, business, pleasure or what not, but two have gained any fame as _guides_ to its wondrous depths and rim revelations.
showing who or what does the action
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CanyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
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CanyonsnounUS /ˈkænjənz/
plural of “canyon” — a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
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ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
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a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Among the hordes of people attracted to the Grand Canyon by curiosity, scenic allurement, business, pleasure or what not, but two have gained any fame as _guides_ to its wondrous depths and rim revelations.
Delightmakers
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(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Among the hordes of people attracted to the Grand Canyon by curiosity, scenic allurement, business, pleasure or what not, but two have gained any fame as _guides_ to its wondrous depths and rim revelations.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
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especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
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etc
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explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
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the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Among the hordes of people attracted to the Grand Canyon by curiosity, scenic allurement, business, pleasure or what not, but two have gained any fame as _guides_ to its wondrous depths and rim revelations.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
FOREWORDnounUS /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading A hundred thousand Americans see the Grand Canyon today where one saw it at the time of my first visit, nearly forty years ago.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Among the hordes of people attracted to the Grand Canyon by curiosity, scenic allurement, business, pleasure or what not, but two have gained any fame as _guides_ to its wondrous depths and rim revelations.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
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of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
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growingly
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someone employed to conduct others
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guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Among the hordes of people attracted to the Grand Canyon by curiosity, scenic allurement, business, pleasure or what not, but two have gained any fame as _guides_ to its wondrous depths and rim revelations.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Among the hordes of people attracted to the Grand Canyon by curiosity, scenic allurement, business, pleasure or what not, but two have gained any fame as _guides_ to its wondrous depths and rim revelations.
HawkinsnounUS /ˈhɔːkɪnz/
English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)
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hordesnounUS /hɔːrdz/
plural of “horde” — a vast multitude
From this reading Among the hordes of people attracted to the Grand Canyon by curiosity, scenic allurement, business, pleasure or what not, but two have gained any fame as _guides_ to its wondrous depths and rim revelations.
ten 10s
From this reading A hundred thousand Americans see the Grand Canyon today where one saw it at the time of my first visit, nearly forty years ago.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The arousement of this especial interest in regard to the Grand Canyon and its tributaries is growingly apparent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A hundred thousand Americans see the Grand Canyon today where one saw it at the time of my first visit, nearly forty years ago.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
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a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A hundred thousand Americans see the Grand Canyon today where one saw it at the time of my first visit, nearly forty years ago.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A hundred thousand Americans see the Grand Canyon today where one saw it at the time of my first visit, nearly forty years ago.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Among the hordes of people attracted to the Grand Canyon by curiosity, scenic allurement, business, pleasure or what not, but two have gained any fame as _guides_ to its wondrous depths and rim revelations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A hundred thousand Americans see the Grand Canyon today where one saw it at the time of my first visit, nearly forty years ago.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Among the hordes of people attracted to the Grand Canyon by curiosity, scenic allurement, business, pleasure or what not, but two have gained any fame as _guides_ to its wondrous depths and rim revelations.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
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(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The arousement of this especial interest in regard to the Grand Canyon and its tributaries is growingly apparent.
revelationsnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading Among the hordes of people attracted to the Grand Canyon by curiosity, scenic allurement, business, pleasure or what not, but two have gained any fame as _guides_ to its wondrous depths and rim revelations.
rimnounUS /rɪm/
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading Among the hordes of people attracted to the Grand Canyon by curiosity, scenic allurement, business, pleasure or what not, but two have gained any fame as _guides_ to its wondrous depths and rim revelations.
cut with a saw
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
scenicadjectiveUS /ˈsiːnɪk/
used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A hundred thousand Americans see the Grand Canyon today where one saw it at the time of my first visit, nearly forty years ago.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading A hundred thousand Americans see the Grand Canyon today where one saw it at the time of my first visit, nearly forty years ago.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A hundred thousand Americans see the Grand Canyon today where one saw it at the time of my first visit, nearly forty years ago.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading A hundred thousand Americans see the Grand Canyon today where one saw it at the time of my first visit, nearly forty years ago.
tributariesnounUS /ˈtrɪbjəteriz/
plural of “tributary” — a branch that flows into the main stream
From this reading The arousement of this especial interest in regard to the Grand Canyon and its tributaries is growingly apparent.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
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UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A hundred thousand Americans see the Grand Canyon today where one saw it at the time of my first visit, nearly forty years ago.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
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WALLACEnounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
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WHARTONnounUS /ˈwɔːrtən/
United States novelist (1862-1937)
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Among the hordes of people attracted to the Grand Canyon by curiosity, scenic allurement, business, pleasure or what not, but two have gained any fame as _guides_ to its wondrous depths and rim revelations.
in or at the place that
From this reading A hundred thousand Americans see the Grand Canyon today where one saw it at the time of my first visit, nearly forty years ago.
a Caucasian
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which person or people
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
WILLIAM
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WonderlandnounUS /ˈwʌndərlænd/
a place or scene of great or strange beauty or wonder
From this reading FOREWORD BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES Author of "In and Around the Grand Canyon," "Arizona the Wonderland," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delightmakers," etc., etc. The more the people of the United States know of their scenic wonderlands the more interest will there be aroused as to "who first saw" this or the other of them.
wonderlands
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wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Among the hordes of people attracted to the Grand Canyon by curiosity, scenic allurement, business, pleasure or what not, but two have gained any fame as _guides_ to its wondrous depths and rim revelations.
a late time of life
From this reading A hundred thousand Americans see the Grand Canyon today where one saw it at the time of my first visit, nearly forty years ago.
