used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a tough, tedious climb, but the game was well worth the candle.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Long before they threw down their burdens, two thousand feet above sea level, Gordon had ceased to talk and devoted his breath to panting.
afternoon'snounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was the hardest afternoon’s work they had ever undertaken.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They looked off upon an endless landscape, dotted here and there with toy houses and pigmy villages.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Long before they threw down their burdens, two thousand feet above sea level, Gordon had ceased to talk and devoted his breath to panting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GORDON INTERFERES IN FAMILY MATTERS At six o’clock that night the two boys stood on the summit of Bulwagga Mountain, or on one of the summits, for Bulwagga has two peaks.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Long before they threw down their burdens, two thousand feet above sea level, Gordon had ceased to talk and devoted his breath to panting.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading GORDON INTERFERES IN FAMILY MATTERS At six o’clock that night the two boys stood on the summit of Bulwagga Mountain, or on one of the summits, for Bulwagga has two peaks.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Long before they threw down their burdens, two thousand feet above sea level, Gordon had ceased to talk and devoted his breath to panting.
Bulwagga
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From this reading GORDON INTERFERES IN FAMILY MATTERS At six o’clock that night the two boys stood on the summit of Bulwagga Mountain, or on one of the summits, for Bulwagga has two peaks.
burdensnounUS /ˈbɜːrdənz/
plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Long before they threw down their burdens, two thousand feet above sea level, Gordon had ceased to talk and devoted his breath to panting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a tough, tedious climb, but the game was well worth the candle.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading It was a tough, tedious climb, but the game was well worth the candle.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Long before they threw down their burdens, two thousand feet above sea level, Gordon had ceased to talk and devoted his breath to panting.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading It was a tough, tedious climb, but the game was well worth the candle.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Long before they threw down their burdens, two thousand feet above sea level, Gordon had ceased to talk and devoted his breath to panting.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading They looked off upon an endless landscape, dotted here and there with toy houses and pigmy villages.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Long before they threw down their burdens, two thousand feet above sea level, Gordon had ceased to talk and devoted his breath to panting.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading They looked off upon an endless landscape, dotted here and there with toy houses and pigmy villages.
at any time
From this reading It was the hardest afternoon’s work they had ever undertaken.
a social unit living together
From this reading GORDON INTERFERES IN FAMILY MATTERS At six o’clock that night the two boys stood on the summit of Bulwagga Mountain, or on one of the summits, for Bulwagga has two peaks.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Long before they threw down their burdens, two thousand feet above sea level, Gordon had ceased to talk and devoted his breath to panting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GORDON INTERFERES IN FAMILY MATTERS At six o’clock that night the two boys stood on the summit of Bulwagga Mountain, or on one of the summits, for Bulwagga has two peaks.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading It was a tough, tedious climb, but the game was well worth the candle.
GORDON
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From this reading GORDON INTERFERES IN FAMILY MATTERS At six o’clock that night the two boys stood on the summit of Bulwagga Mountain, or on one of the summits, for Bulwagga has two peaks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the hardest afternoon’s work they had ever undertaken.
hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading It was the hardest afternoon’s work they had ever undertaken.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GORDON INTERFERES IN FAMILY MATTERS At six o’clock that night the two boys stood on the summit of Bulwagga Mountain, or on one of the summits, for Bulwagga has two peaks.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading They looked off upon an endless landscape, dotted here and there with toy houses and pigmy villages.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Long before they threw down their burdens, two thousand feet above sea level, Gordon had ceased to talk and devoted his breath to panting.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They looked off upon an endless landscape, dotted here and there with toy houses and pigmy villages.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GORDON INTERFERES IN FAMILY MATTERS At six o’clock that night the two boys stood on the summit of Bulwagga Mountain, or on one of the summits, for Bulwagga has two peaks.
INTERFERESverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrz/
third-person singular of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading GORDON INTERFERES IN FAMILY MATTERS At six o’clock that night the two boys stood on the summit of Bulwagga Mountain, or on one of the summits, for Bulwagga has two peaks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the hardest afternoon’s work they had ever undertaken.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading They looked off upon an endless landscape, dotted here and there with toy houses and pigmy villages.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Long before they threw down their burdens, two thousand feet above sea level, Gordon had ceased to talk and devoted his breath to panting.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Long before they threw down their burdens, two thousand feet above sea level, Gordon had ceased to talk and devoted his breath to panting.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They looked off upon an endless landscape, dotted here and there with toy houses and pigmy villages.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading GORDON INTERFERES IN FAMILY MATTERS At six o’clock that night the two boys stood on the summit of Bulwagga Mountain, or on one of the summits, for Bulwagga has two peaks.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading GORDON INTERFERES IN FAMILY MATTERS At six o’clock that night the two boys stood on the summit of Bulwagga Mountain, or on one of the summits, for Bulwagga has two peaks.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading GORDON INTERFERES IN FAMILY MATTERS At six o’clock that night the two boys stood on the summit of Bulwagga Mountain, or on one of the summits, for Bulwagga has two peaks.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading GORDON INTERFERES IN FAMILY MATTERS At six o’clock that night the two boys stood on the summit of Bulwagga Mountain, or on one of the summits, for Bulwagga has two peaks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GORDON INTERFERES IN FAMILY MATTERS At six o’clock that night the two boys stood on the summit of Bulwagga Mountain, or on one of the summits, for Bulwagga has two peaks.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They looked off upon an endless landscape, dotted here and there with toy houses and pigmy villages.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GORDON INTERFERES IN FAMILY MATTERS At six o’clock that night the two boys stood on the summit of Bulwagga Mountain, or on one of the summits, for Bulwagga has two peaks.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading GORDON INTERFERES IN FAMILY MATTERS At six o’clock that night the two boys stood on the summit of Bulwagga Mountain, or on one of the summits, for Bulwagga has two peaks.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading GORDON INTERFERES IN FAMILY MATTERS At six o’clock that night the two boys stood on the summit of Bulwagga Mountain, or on one of the summits, for Bulwagga has two peaks.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading Long before they threw down their burdens, two thousand feet above sea level, Gordon had ceased to talk and devoted his breath to panting.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading GORDON INTERFERES IN FAMILY MATTERS At six o’clock that night the two boys stood on the summit of Bulwagga Mountain, or on one of the summits, for Bulwagga has two peaks.
pigmynounUS /ˈpɪɡmi/
an unusually small individual
From this reading They looked off upon an endless landscape, dotted here and there with toy houses and pigmy villages.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Long before they threw down their burdens, two thousand feet above sea level, Gordon had ceased to talk and devoted his breath to panting.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading GORDON INTERFERES IN FAMILY MATTERS At six o’clock that night the two boys stood on the summit of Bulwagga Mountain, or on one of the summits, for Bulwagga has two peaks.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading GORDON INTERFERES IN FAMILY MATTERS At six o’clock that night the two boys stood on the summit of Bulwagga Mountain, or on one of the summits, for Bulwagga has two peaks.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading GORDON INTERFERES IN FAMILY MATTERS At six o’clock that night the two boys stood on the summit of Bulwagga Mountain, or on one of the summits, for Bulwagga has two peaks.
summitsnounUS /ˈsʌmɪts/
plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading GORDON INTERFERES IN FAMILY MATTERS At six o’clock that night the two boys stood on the summit of Bulwagga Mountain, or on one of the summits, for Bulwagga has two peaks.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Long before they threw down their burdens, two thousand feet above sea level, Gordon had ceased to talk and devoted his breath to panting.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading It was a tough, tedious climb, but the game was well worth the candle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GORDON INTERFERES IN FAMILY MATTERS At six o’clock that night the two boys stood on the summit of Bulwagga Mountain, or on one of the summits, for Bulwagga has two peaks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GORDON INTERFERES IN FAMILY MATTERS At six o’clock that night the two boys stood on the summit of Bulwagga Mountain, or on one of the summits, for Bulwagga has two peaks.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Long before they threw down their burdens, two thousand feet above sea level, Gordon had ceased to talk and devoted his breath to panting.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They looked off upon an endless landscape, dotted here and there with toy houses and pigmy villages.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the hardest afternoon’s work they had ever undertaken.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Long before they threw down their burdens, two thousand feet above sea level, Gordon had ceased to talk and devoted his breath to panting.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Long before they threw down their burdens, two thousand feet above sea level, Gordon had ceased to talk and devoted his breath to panting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Long before they threw down their burdens, two thousand feet above sea level, Gordon had ceased to talk and devoted his breath to panting.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading It was a tough, tedious climb, but the game was well worth the candle.
toynounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading They looked off upon an endless landscape, dotted here and there with toy houses and pigmy villages.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading GORDON INTERFERES IN FAMILY MATTERS At six o’clock that night the two boys stood on the summit of Bulwagga Mountain, or on one of the summits, for Bulwagga has two peaks.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading It was the hardest afternoon’s work they had ever undertaken.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They looked off upon an endless landscape, dotted here and there with toy houses and pigmy villages.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading They looked off upon an endless landscape, dotted here and there with toy houses and pigmy villages.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the hardest afternoon’s work they had ever undertaken.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was a tough, tedious climb, but the game was well worth the candle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They looked off upon an endless landscape, dotted here and there with toy houses and pigmy villages.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was the hardest afternoon’s work they had ever undertaken.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading It was a tough, tedious climb, but the game was well worth the candle.
