used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I'll tell you what, Joe," remarked Jim: "I never had an idea that this section of our country was so truly grand."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
react verbally
From this reading "It certainly is magnificent scenery," was Joe's answer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Just look at those mountain tops, will you?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Some height there, believe me!"
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "It certainly is magnificent scenery," was Joe's answer.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "I'll tell you what, Joe," remarked Jim: "I never had an idea that this section of our country was so truly grand."
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading "I'll tell you what, Joe," remarked Jim: "I never had an idea that this section of our country was so truly grand."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I'll tell you what, Joe," remarked Jim: "I never had an idea that this section of our country was so truly grand."
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Some height there, believe me!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'll tell you what, Joe," remarked Jim: "I never had an idea that this section of our country was so truly grand."
I'll
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From this reading "I'll tell you what, Joe," remarked Jim: "I never had an idea that this section of our country was so truly grand."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I'll tell you what, Joe," remarked Jim: "I never had an idea that this section of our country was so truly grand."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It certainly is magnificent scenery," was Joe's answer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It certainly is magnificent scenery," was Joe's answer.
Jim
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From this reading "I'll tell you what, Joe," remarked Jim: "I never had an idea that this section of our country was so truly grand."
Joe
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From this reading "I'll tell you what, Joe," remarked Jim: "I never had an idea that this section of our country was so truly grand."
Joe's
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From this reading "It certainly is magnificent scenery," was Joe's answer.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just look at those mountain tops, will you?
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Just look at those mountain tops, will you?
characterized by grandeur
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some height there, believe me!"
used to form the superlative
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "Just look at those mountain tops, will you?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I'll tell you what, Joe," remarked Jim: "I never had an idea that this section of our country was so truly grand."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I'll tell you what, Joe," remarked Jim: "I never had an idea that this section of our country was so truly grand."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I'll tell you what, Joe," remarked Jim: "I never had an idea that this section of our country was so truly grand."
ridgesnounUS /ˈrɪdʒəz/
plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading "It certainly is magnificent scenery," was Joe's answer.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading "I'll tell you what, Joe," remarked Jim: "I never had an idea that this section of our country was so truly grand."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
SIGNALSnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I'll tell you what, Joe," remarked Jim: "I never had an idea that this section of our country was so truly grand."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some height there, believe me!"
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
express in words
From this reading "I'll tell you what, Joe," remarked Jim: "I never had an idea that this section of our country was so truly grand."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Some height there, believe me!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I'll tell you what, Joe," remarked Jim: "I never had an idea that this section of our country was so truly grand."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Just look at those mountain tops, will you?
toppedadjectiveUS /tɑːpt/
having a top of a specified character
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading "Just look at those mountain tops, will you?
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "I'll tell you what, Joe," remarked Jim: "I never had an idea that this section of our country was so truly grand."
unendingadjectiveUS /əˈnendɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'll tell you what, Joe," remarked Jim: "I never had an idea that this section of our country was so truly grand."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DANGER SIGNALS The travelers were now in the most picturesque part of their journey, and the magnificent views that spread before them as they topped the ridges of the continent and dropped down on the other side into the land of flowers and eternal summer were a source of unending interest and pleasure.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I'll tell you what, Joe," remarked Jim: "I never had an idea that this section of our country was so truly grand."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Just look at those mountain tops, will you?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'll tell you what, Joe," remarked Jim: "I never had an idea that this section of our country was so truly grand."
