used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But nature loomed as a foe of overawing strength.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But nature loomed as a foe of overawing strength.
brawnnounUS /brɔːn/
possessing muscular strength
From this reading Each day brought its tests of endurance, daring, brawn or skill.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Each day brought its tests of endurance, daring, brawn or skill.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But nature loomed as a foe of overawing strength.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN THAT WAS GOD So far on our journey the obstacles thrown in our path by hostile men had outweighed those opposed by nature.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Each day brought its tests of endurance, daring, brawn or skill.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Each day brought its tests of endurance, daring, brawn or skill.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each day brought its tests of endurance, daring, brawn or skill.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The men we met were feeble savages, ignorant, superstitious, easily put to flight.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading Each day brought its tests of endurance, daring, brawn or skill.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN THAT WAS GOD So far on our journey the obstacles thrown in our path by hostile men had outweighed those opposed by nature.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading The men we met were feeble savages, ignorant, superstitious, easily put to flight.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The men we met were feeble savages, ignorant, superstitious, easily put to flight.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading But nature loomed as a foe of overawing strength.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From now on the reverse was true.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN THAT WAS GOD So far on our journey the obstacles thrown in our path by hostile men had outweighed those opposed by nature.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN THAT WAS GOD So far on our journey the obstacles thrown in our path by hostile men had outweighed those opposed by nature.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN THAT WAS GOD So far on our journey the obstacles thrown in our path by hostile men had outweighed those opposed by nature.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading The men we met were feeble savages, ignorant, superstitious, easily put to flight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN THAT WAS GOD So far on our journey the obstacles thrown in our path by hostile men had outweighed those opposed by nature.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Each day brought its tests of endurance, daring, brawn or skill.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN THAT WAS GOD So far on our journey the obstacles thrown in our path by hostile men had outweighed those opposed by nature.
loomedverbUS /luːmd/
past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading But nature loomed as a foe of overawing strength.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN THAT WAS GOD So far on our journey the obstacles thrown in our path by hostile men had outweighed those opposed by nature.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The men we met were feeble savages, ignorant, superstitious, easily put to flight.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN THAT WAS GOD So far on our journey the obstacles thrown in our path by hostile men had outweighed those opposed by nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN THAT WAS GOD So far on our journey the obstacles thrown in our path by hostile men had outweighed those opposed by nature.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading From now on the reverse was true.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN THAT WAS GOD So far on our journey the obstacles thrown in our path by hostile men had outweighed those opposed by nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But nature loomed as a foe of overawing strength.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN THAT WAS GOD So far on our journey the obstacles thrown in our path by hostile men had outweighed those opposed by nature.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN THAT WAS GOD So far on our journey the obstacles thrown in our path by hostile men had outweighed those opposed by nature.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Each day brought its tests of endurance, daring, brawn or skill.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN THAT WAS GOD So far on our journey the obstacles thrown in our path by hostile men had outweighed those opposed by nature.
outweighedverbUS /aʊˈtweɪd/
past form of “outweigh” — be heavier than
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN THAT WAS GOD So far on our journey the obstacles thrown in our path by hostile men had outweighed those opposed by nature.
overawing
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From this reading But nature loomed as a foe of overawing strength.
a course of conduct
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN THAT WAS GOD So far on our journey the obstacles thrown in our path by hostile men had outweighed those opposed by nature.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The men we met were feeble savages, ignorant, superstitious, easily put to flight.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading From now on the reverse was true.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading The men we met were feeble savages, ignorant, superstitious, easily put to flight.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Each day brought its tests of endurance, daring, brawn or skill.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN THAT WAS GOD So far on our journey the obstacles thrown in our path by hostile men had outweighed those opposed by nature.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading But nature loomed as a foe of overawing strength.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading The men we met were feeble savages, ignorant, superstitious, easily put to flight.
testsnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading Each day brought its tests of endurance, daring, brawn or skill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN THAT WAS GOD So far on our journey the obstacles thrown in our path by hostile men had outweighed those opposed by nature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN THAT WAS GOD So far on our journey the obstacles thrown in our path by hostile men had outweighed those opposed by nature.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN THAT WAS GOD So far on our journey the obstacles thrown in our path by hostile men had outweighed those opposed by nature.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN THAT WAS GOD So far on our journey the obstacles thrown in our path by hostile men had outweighed those opposed by nature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The men we met were feeble savages, ignorant, superstitious, easily put to flight.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading From now on the reverse was true.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN THAT WAS GOD So far on our journey the obstacles thrown in our path by hostile men had outweighed those opposed by nature.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The men we met were feeble savages, ignorant, superstitious, easily put to flight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The men we met were feeble savages, ignorant, superstitious, easily put to flight.
