adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Major was fearful Wampus might run them into the canyon, but the machine's powerful searchlights showed the way clearly and by sticking to the road they finally drew up before an imposing hotel such as you might wonder to find in so remote a spot.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
AngelnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəl/
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading But unfortunately the sky filled with clouds toward evening, and they came to Bright Angel, their destination, in a drizzling rain and total darkness.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was night when they arrived, for they had timed it that way, having been told of the marvelous beauty of the canyon by moonlight.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Major was fearful Wampus might run them into the canyon, but the machine's powerful searchlights showed the way clearly and by sticking to the road they finally drew up before an imposing hotel such as you might wonder to find in so remote a spot.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading It was night when they arrived, for they had timed it that way, having been told of the marvelous beauty of the canyon by moonlight.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was night when they arrived, for they had timed it that way, having been told of the marvelous beauty of the canyon by moonlight.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Slowly and tediously the big car climbed the miserable trail to the rim of the Grand Canyon.
BrightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading But unfortunately the sky filled with clouds toward evening, and they came to Bright Angel, their destination, in a drizzling rain and total darkness.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was night when they arrived, for they had timed it that way, having been told of the marvelous beauty of the canyon by moonlight.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But unfortunately the sky filled with clouds toward evening, and they came to Bright Angel, their destination, in a drizzling rain and total darkness.
CanyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Slowly and tediously the big car climbed the miserable trail to the rim of the Grand Canyon.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading The Major was fearful Wampus might run them into the canyon, but the machine's powerful searchlights showed the way clearly and by sticking to the road they finally drew up before an imposing hotel such as you might wonder to find in so remote a spot.
climbedverbUS /klaɪmd/
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Slowly and tediously the big car climbed the miserable trail to the rim of the Grand Canyon.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading But unfortunately the sky filled with clouds toward evening, and they came to Bright Angel, their destination, in a drizzling rain and total darkness.
ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
crosscutnoun
a diagonal path
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading But unfortunately the sky filled with clouds toward evening, and they came to Bright Angel, their destination, in a drizzling rain and total darkness.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading But unfortunately the sky filled with clouds toward evening, and they came to Bright Angel, their destination, in a drizzling rain and total darkness.
detournounUS /dɪˈtʊr/
a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The Major was fearful Wampus might run them into the canyon, but the machine's powerful searchlights showed the way clearly and by sticking to the road they finally drew up before an imposing hotel such as you might wonder to find in so remote a spot.
drizzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪzəlɪŋ/
(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops
From this reading But unfortunately the sky filled with clouds toward evening, and they came to Bright Angel, their destination, in a drizzling rain and total darkness.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading But unfortunately the sky filled with clouds toward evening, and they came to Bright Angel, their destination, in a drizzling rain and total darkness.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
fearfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪrfəl/
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading The Major was fearful Wampus might run them into the canyon, but the machine's powerful searchlights showed the way clearly and by sticking to the road they finally drew up before an imposing hotel such as you might wonder to find in so remote a spot.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading But unfortunately the sky filled with clouds toward evening, and they came to Bright Angel, their destination, in a drizzling rain and total darkness.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The Major was fearful Wampus might run them into the canyon, but the machine's powerful searchlights showed the way clearly and by sticking to the road they finally drew up before an imposing hotel such as you might wonder to find in so remote a spot.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The Major was fearful Wampus might run them into the canyon, but the machine's powerful searchlights showed the way clearly and by sticking to the road they finally drew up before an imposing hotel such as you might wonder to find in so remote a spot.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was night when they arrived, for they had timed it that way, having been told of the marvelous beauty of the canyon by moonlight.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
GrandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was night when they arrived, for they had timed it that way, having been told of the marvelous beauty of the canyon by moonlight.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was night when they arrived, for they had timed it that way, having been told of the marvelous beauty of the canyon by moonlight.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The Major was fearful Wampus might run them into the canyon, but the machine's powerful searchlights showed the way clearly and by sticking to the road they finally drew up before an imposing hotel such as you might wonder to find in so remote a spot.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The Major was fearful Wampus might run them into the canyon, but the machine's powerful searchlights showed the way clearly and by sticking to the road they finally drew up before an imposing hotel such as you might wonder to find in so remote a spot.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But unfortunately the sky filled with clouds toward evening, and they came to Bright Angel, their destination, in a drizzling rain and total darkness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Major was fearful Wampus might run them into the canyon, but the machine's powerful searchlights showed the way clearly and by sticking to the road they finally drew up before an imposing hotel such as you might wonder to find in so remote a spot.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was night when they arrived, for they had timed it that way, having been told of the marvelous beauty of the canyon by moonlight.
machine'snounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
possessive form of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The Major was fearful Wampus might run them into the canyon, but the machine's powerful searchlights showed the way clearly and by sticking to the road they finally drew up before an imposing hotel such as you might wonder to find in so remote a spot.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading The Major was fearful Wampus might run them into the canyon, but the machine's powerful searchlights showed the way clearly and by sticking to the road they finally drew up before an imposing hotel such as you might wonder to find in so remote a spot.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It was night when they arrived, for they had timed it that way, having been told of the marvelous beauty of the canyon by moonlight.
MASTERPIECEnounUS /ˈmæstərpiːs/
the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The Major was fearful Wampus might run them into the canyon, but the machine's powerful searchlights showed the way clearly and by sticking to the road they finally drew up before an imposing hotel such as you might wonder to find in so remote a spot.
miserableadjectiveUS /ˈmɪzərəbəl/
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading Slowly and tediously the big car climbed the miserable trail to the rim of the Grand Canyon.
moonlightnounUS /ˈmuːnlaɪt/
the light of the Moon
From this reading It was night when they arrived, for they had timed it that way, having been told of the marvelous beauty of the canyon by moonlight.
NATURE'SnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was night when they arrived, for they had timed it that way, having been told of the marvelous beauty of the canyon by moonlight.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading The Major was fearful Wampus might run them into the canyon, but the machine's powerful searchlights showed the way clearly and by sticking to the road they finally drew up before an imposing hotel such as you might wonder to find in so remote a spot.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading But unfortunately the sky filled with clouds toward evening, and they came to Bright Angel, their destination, in a drizzling rain and total darkness.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading The Major was fearful Wampus might run them into the canyon, but the machine's powerful searchlights showed the way clearly and by sticking to the road they finally drew up before an imposing hotel such as you might wonder to find in so remote a spot.
reservationnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
rimnounUS /rɪm/
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading Slowly and tediously the big car climbed the miserable trail to the rim of the Grand Canyon.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The Major was fearful Wampus might run them into the canyon, but the machine's powerful searchlights showed the way clearly and by sticking to the road they finally drew up before an imposing hotel such as you might wonder to find in so remote a spot.
searchlightsnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃlaɪts/
plural of “searchlight” — a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction
From this reading The Major was fearful Wampus might run them into the canyon, but the machine's powerful searchlights showed the way clearly and by sticking to the road they finally drew up before an imposing hotel such as you might wonder to find in so remote a spot.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Major was fearful Wampus might run them into the canyon, but the machine's powerful searchlights showed the way clearly and by sticking to the road they finally drew up before an imposing hotel such as you might wonder to find in so remote a spot.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading But unfortunately the sky filled with clouds toward evening, and they came to Bright Angel, their destination, in a drizzling rain and total darkness.
SlowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Slowly and tediously the big car climbed the miserable trail to the rim of the Grand Canyon.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The Major was fearful Wampus might run them into the canyon, but the machine's powerful searchlights showed the way clearly and by sticking to the road they finally drew up before an imposing hotel such as you might wonder to find in so remote a spot.
stickingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪkɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading The Major was fearful Wampus might run them into the canyon, but the machine's powerful searchlights showed the way clearly and by sticking to the road they finally drew up before an imposing hotel such as you might wonder to find in so remote a spot.
strikingadjectiveUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The Major was fearful Wampus might run them into the canyon, but the machine's powerful searchlights showed the way clearly and by sticking to the road they finally drew up before an imposing hotel such as you might wonder to find in so remote a spot.
tediouslyadverbUS /ˈtiːdiəsli/
in a tedious manner
From this reading Slowly and tediously the big car climbed the miserable trail to the rim of the Grand Canyon.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But unfortunately the sky filled with clouds toward evening, and they came to Bright Angel, their destination, in a drizzling rain and total darkness.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Major was fearful Wampus might run them into the canyon, but the machine's powerful searchlights showed the way clearly and by sticking to the road they finally drew up before an imposing hotel such as you might wonder to find in so remote a spot.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
timedadjectiveUS /taɪmd/
regularly spaced in time
From this reading It was night when they arrived, for they had timed it that way, having been told of the marvelous beauty of the canyon by moonlight.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It was night when they arrived, for they had timed it that way, having been told of the marvelous beauty of the canyon by moonlight.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading But unfortunately the sky filled with clouds toward evening, and they came to Bright Angel, their destination, in a drizzling rain and total darkness.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading But unfortunately the sky filled with clouds toward evening, and they came to Bright Angel, their destination, in a drizzling rain and total darkness.
trailnounUS /treɪl/
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Slowly and tediously the big car climbed the miserable trail to the rim of the Grand Canyon.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading But unfortunately the sky filled with clouds toward evening, and they came to Bright Angel, their destination, in a drizzling rain and total darkness.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Major was fearful Wampus might run them into the canyon, but the machine's powerful searchlights showed the way clearly and by sticking to the road they finally drew up before an imposing hotel such as you might wonder to find in so remote a spot.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
Wampus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Major was fearful Wampus might run them into the canyon, but the machine's powerful searchlights showed the way clearly and by sticking to the road they finally drew up before an imposing hotel such as you might wonder to find in so remote a spot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was night when they arrived, for they had timed it that way, having been told of the marvelous beauty of the canyon by moonlight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was night when they arrived, for they had timed it that way, having been told of the marvelous beauty of the canyon by moonlight.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But unfortunately the sky filled with clouds toward evening, and they came to Bright Angel, their destination, in a drizzling rain and total darkness.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
woundnounUS /waʊnd/
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading NATURE'S MASTERPIECE From the reservation to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado was not far, but there was no "crosscut" and so they were obliged to make a wide detour nearly to Williams before striking the road that wound upward to the world's greatest wonder.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The Major was fearful Wampus might run them into the canyon, but the machine's powerful searchlights showed the way clearly and by sticking to the road they finally drew up before an imposing hotel such as you might wonder to find in so remote a spot.
