AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The excuse we gave was that we were suffering from confinement and needed exercise, having by the teaching of our religion no scruples about killing game.
activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading They told us, however, that on the slopes of this very mountain which we desired to climb, there was a large natural cave where, if need be, we could take shelter, and to this cave one of them, somewhat younger and more active than the rest, offered to guide us.
adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Our hosts replied that the adventure was dangerous, as the weather might change at any moment.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Our hosts replied that the adventure was dangerous, as the weather might change at any moment.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Our hosts replied that the adventure was dangerous, as the weather might change at any moment.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They told us, however, that on the slopes of this very mountain which we desired to climb, there was a large natural cave where, if need be, we could take shelter, and to this cave one of them, somewhat younger and more active than the rest, offered to guide us.
BEACONnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
big-horned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The excuse we gave was that we were suffering from confinement and needed exercise, having by the teaching of our religion no scruples about killing game.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
cavenounUS /keɪv/
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading They told us, however, that on the slopes of this very mountain which we desired to climb, there was a large natural cave where, if need be, we could take shelter, and to this cave one of them, somewhat younger and more active than the rest, offered to guide us.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Our hosts replied that the adventure was dangerous, as the weather might change at any moment.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading They told us, however, that on the slopes of this very mountain which we desired to climb, there was a large natural cave where, if need be, we could take shelter, and to this cave one of them, somewhat younger and more active than the rest, offered to guide us.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading The excuse we gave was that we were suffering from confinement and needed exercise, having by the teaching of our religion no scruples about killing game.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They told us, however, that on the slopes of this very mountain which we desired to climb, there was a large natural cave where, if need be, we could take shelter, and to this cave one of them, somewhat younger and more active than the rest, offered to guide us.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Our hosts replied that the adventure was dangerous, as the weather might change at any moment.
descendedverbUS /dɪˈsendəd/
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading They told us, however, that on the slopes of this very mountain which we desired to climb, there was a large natural cave where, if need be, we could take shelter, and to this cave one of them, somewhat younger and more active than the rest, offered to guide us.
excuseverbUS /ɪksˈkjuːs/
accept an excuse for
From this reading The excuse we gave was that we were suffering from confinement and needed exercise, having by the teaching of our religion no scruples about killing game.
exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading The excuse we gave was that we were suffering from confinement and needed exercise, having by the teaching of our religion no scruples about killing game.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
foodnounUS /fuːd/
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The excuse we gave was that we were suffering from confinement and needed exercise, having by the teaching of our religion no scruples about killing game.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
guidenounUS /ɡaɪd/
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading They told us, however, that on the slopes of this very mountain which we desired to climb, there was a large natural cave where, if need be, we could take shelter, and to this cave one of them, somewhat younger and more active than the rest, offered to guide us.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The excuse we gave was that we were suffering from confinement and needed exercise, having by the teaching of our religion no scruples about killing game.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Our hosts replied that the adventure was dangerous, as the weather might change at any moment.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They told us, however, that on the slopes of this very mountain which we desired to climb, there was a large natural cave where, if need be, we could take shelter, and to this cave one of them, somewhat younger and more active than the rest, offered to guide us.
huntverbUS /hʌnt/
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They told us, however, that on the slopes of this very mountain which we desired to climb, there was a large natural cave where, if need be, we could take shelter, and to this cave one of them, somewhat younger and more active than the rest, offered to guide us.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading The excuse we gave was that we were suffering from confinement and needed exercise, having by the teaching of our religion no scruples about killing game.
kindsnounUS /kaɪndz/
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They told us, however, that on the slopes of this very mountain which we desired to climb, there was a large natural cave where, if need be, we could take shelter, and to this cave one of them, somewhat younger and more active than the rest, offered to guide us.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
LearningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
LIGHTadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
mid-winter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Our hosts replied that the adventure was dangerous, as the weather might change at any moment.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Our hosts replied that the adventure was dangerous, as the weather might change at any moment.
monksnounUS /mʌŋks/
plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They told us, however, that on the slopes of this very mountain which we desired to climb, there was a large natural cave where, if need be, we could take shelter, and to this cave one of them, somewhat younger and more active than the rest, offered to guide us.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading They told us, however, that on the slopes of this very mountain which we desired to climb, there was a large natural cave where, if need be, we could take shelter, and to this cave one of them, somewhat younger and more active than the rest, offered to guide us.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading They told us, however, that on the slopes of this very mountain which we desired to climb, there was a large natural cave where, if need be, we could take shelter, and to this cave one of them, somewhat younger and more active than the rest, offered to guide us.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The excuse we gave was that we were suffering from confinement and needed exercise, having by the teaching of our religion no scruples about killing game.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The excuse we gave was that we were suffering from confinement and needed exercise, having by the teaching of our religion no scruples about killing game.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading They told us, however, that on the slopes of this very mountain which we desired to climb, there was a large natural cave where, if need be, we could take shelter, and to this cave one of them, somewhat younger and more active than the rest, offered to guide us.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They told us, however, that on the slopes of this very mountain which we desired to climb, there was a large natural cave where, if need be, we could take shelter, and to this cave one of them, somewhat younger and more active than the rest, offered to guide us.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They told us, however, that on the slopes of this very mountain which we desired to climb, there was a large natural cave where, if need be, we could take shelter, and to this cave one of them, somewhat younger and more active than the rest, offered to guide us.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
ovisnoun
sheep
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
poli
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
religionnounUS /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The excuse we gave was that we were suffering from confinement and needed exercise, having by the teaching of our religion no scruples about killing game.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Our hosts replied that the adventure was dangerous, as the weather might change at any moment.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading They told us, however, that on the slopes of this very mountain which we desired to climb, there was a large natural cave where, if need be, we could take shelter, and to this cave one of them, somewhat younger and more active than the rest, offered to guide us.
scrapedverbUS /skreɪpt/
past form of “scrape” — scratch repeatedly
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading The excuse we gave was that we were suffering from confinement and needed exercise, having by the teaching of our religion no scruples about killing game.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
sheepnounUS /ʃiːp/
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
shelternounUS /ˈʃeltər/
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading They told us, however, that on the slopes of this very mountain which we desired to climb, there was a large natural cave where, if need be, we could take shelter, and to this cave one of them, somewhat younger and more active than the rest, offered to guide us.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading They told us, however, that on the slopes of this very mountain which we desired to climb, there was a large natural cave where, if need be, we could take shelter, and to this cave one of them, somewhat younger and more active than the rest, offered to guide us.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading They told us, however, that on the slopes of this very mountain which we desired to climb, there was a large natural cave where, if need be, we could take shelter, and to this cave one of them, somewhat younger and more active than the rest, offered to guide us.
stormingverbUS /ˈstɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
sufferingnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
a state of acute pain
From this reading The excuse we gave was that we were suffering from confinement and needed exercise, having by the teaching of our religion no scruples about killing game.
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading The excuse we gave was that we were suffering from confinement and needed exercise, having by the teaching of our religion no scruples about killing game.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They told us, however, that on the slopes of this very mountain which we desired to climb, there was a large natural cave where, if need be, we could take shelter, and to this cave one of them, somewhat younger and more active than the rest, offered to guide us.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They told us, however, that on the slopes of this very mountain which we desired to climb, there was a large natural cave where, if need be, we could take shelter, and to this cave one of them, somewhat younger and more active than the rest, offered to guide us.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading They told us, however, that on the slopes of this very mountain which we desired to climb, there was a large natural cave where, if need be, we could take shelter, and to this cave one of them, somewhat younger and more active than the rest, offered to guide us.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading They told us, however, that on the slopes of this very mountain which we desired to climb, there was a large natural cave where, if need be, we could take shelter, and to this cave one of them, somewhat younger and more active than the rest, offered to guide us.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They told us, however, that on the slopes of this very mountain which we desired to climb, there was a large natural cave where, if need be, we could take shelter, and to this cave one of them, somewhat younger and more active than the rest, offered to guide us.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading They told us, however, that on the slopes of this very mountain which we desired to climb, there was a large natural cave where, if need be, we could take shelter, and to this cave one of them, somewhat younger and more active than the rest, offered to guide us.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The excuse we gave was that we were suffering from confinement and needed exercise, having by the teaching of our religion no scruples about killing game.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Our hosts replied that the adventure was dangerous, as the weather might change at any moment.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Learning from the monks that at this season _ovis poli_ and other kinds of big-horned sheep and game descended from the hills to take refuge in certain valleys, where they scraped away the snow to find food, we announced that we were going out to hunt.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE BEACON LIGHT A week later came our opportunity of making this ascent of the mountain, for now in mid-winter it ceased storming, and hard frost set in, which made it possible to walk upon the surface of the snow.
youngeradjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡər/
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading They told us, however, that on the slopes of this very mountain which we desired to climb, there was a large natural cave where, if need be, we could take shelter, and to this cave one of them, somewhat younger and more active than the rest, offered to guide us.
