aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading As Lennon drove his heavily packed burro over the round of the ridge above the camp spring, all the desolate Arizona waste around him was transformed by the splendour of dawn.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading As Lennon drove his heavily packed burro over the round of the ridge above the camp spring, all the desolate Arizona waste around him was transformed by the splendour of dawn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Up out of mysterious velvety blue-black valleys loomed the massive purple-walled fortresses and cities of the mountain giants, guarded by titanic skyward towering pyramids and turrets of exquisite rose pink.
ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
From this reading As Lennon drove his heavily packed burro over the round of the ridge above the camp spring, all the desolate Arizona waste around him was transformed by the splendour of dawn.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading As Lennon drove his heavily packed burro over the round of the ridge above the camp spring, all the desolate Arizona waste around him was transformed by the splendour of dawn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Lennon drove his heavily packed burro over the round of the ridge above the camp spring, all the desolate Arizona waste around him was transformed by the splendour of dawn.
blue-blackadjective
of black tinged with blue
From this reading Up out of mysterious velvety blue-black valleys loomed the massive purple-walled fortresses and cities of the mountain giants, guarded by titanic skyward towering pyramids and turrets of exquisite rose pink.
burronounUS /ˈbɜːroʊ/
small donkey used as a pack animal
From this reading As Lennon drove his heavily packed burro over the round of the ridge above the camp spring, all the desolate Arizona waste around him was transformed by the splendour of dawn.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As Lennon drove his heavily packed burro over the round of the ridge above the camp spring, all the desolate Arizona waste around him was transformed by the splendour of dawn.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading As Lennon drove his heavily packed burro over the round of the ridge above the camp spring, all the desolate Arizona waste around him was transformed by the splendour of dawn.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Up out of mysterious velvety blue-black valleys loomed the massive purple-walled fortresses and cities of the mountain giants, guarded by titanic skyward towering pyramids and turrets of exquisite rose pink.
the first light of day
From this reading As Lennon drove his heavily packed burro over the round of the ridge above the camp spring, all the desolate Arizona waste around him was transformed by the splendour of dawn.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading As Lennon drove his heavily packed burro over the round of the ridge above the camp spring, all the desolate Arizona waste around him was transformed by the splendour of dawn.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He topped the ridge and plodded slowly down the steep trail on the far side.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading As Lennon drove his heavily packed burro over the round of the ridge above the camp spring, all the desolate Arizona waste around him was transformed by the splendour of dawn.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading The burro was not interested in scenery or light effects.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Lennon lingered to enjoy the glorious illusion of the view.
intense or sharp
From this reading Up out of mysterious velvety blue-black valleys loomed the massive purple-walled fortresses and cities of the mountain giants, guarded by titanic skyward towering pyramids and turrets of exquisite rose pink.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He topped the ridge and plodded slowly down the steep trail on the far side.
fortressesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəsɪz/
plural of “fortress” — a fortified defensive structure
From this reading Up out of mysterious velvety blue-black valleys loomed the massive purple-walled fortresses and cities of the mountain giants, guarded by titanic skyward towering pyramids and turrets of exquisite rose pink.
giantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Up out of mysterious velvety blue-black valleys loomed the massive purple-walled fortresses and cities of the mountain giants, guarded by titanic skyward towering pyramids and turrets of exquisite rose pink.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Lennon lingered to enjoy the glorious illusion of the view.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading Up out of mysterious velvety blue-black valleys loomed the massive purple-walled fortresses and cities of the mountain giants, guarded by titanic skyward towering pyramids and turrets of exquisite rose pink.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He topped the ridge and plodded slowly down the steep trail on the far side.
to a considerable degree
From this reading As Lennon drove his heavily packed burro over the round of the ridge above the camp spring, all the desolate Arizona waste around him was transformed by the splendour of dawn.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Lennon drove his heavily packed burro over the round of the ridge above the camp spring, all the desolate Arizona waste around him was transformed by the splendour of dawn.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Lennon drove his heavily packed burro over the round of the ridge above the camp spring, all the desolate Arizona waste around him was transformed by the splendour of dawn.
illusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/
an erroneous mental representation
From this reading Lennon lingered to enjoy the glorious illusion of the view.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The burro was not interested in scenery or light effects.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The burro was not interested in scenery or light effects.
LennonnounUS /ˈlenən/
English rock star and guitarist and songwriter who with Paul McCartney wrote most of the music for the Beatles (1940-1980)
From this reading As Lennon drove his heavily packed burro over the round of the ridge above the camp spring, all the desolate Arizona waste around him was transformed by the splendour of dawn.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The burro was not interested in scenery or light effects.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Lennon lingered to enjoy the glorious illusion of the view.
loomedverbUS /luːmd/
past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading Up out of mysterious velvety blue-black valleys loomed the massive purple-walled fortresses and cities of the mountain giants, guarded by titanic skyward towering pyramids and turrets of exquisite rose pink.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading Up out of mysterious velvety blue-black valleys loomed the massive purple-walled fortresses and cities of the mountain giants, guarded by titanic skyward towering pyramids and turrets of exquisite rose pink.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Up out of mysterious velvety blue-black valleys loomed the massive purple-walled fortresses and cities of the mountain giants, guarded by titanic skyward towering pyramids and turrets of exquisite rose pink.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Up out of mysterious velvety blue-black valleys loomed the massive purple-walled fortresses and cities of the mountain giants, guarded by titanic skyward towering pyramids and turrets of exquisite rose pink.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The burro was not interested in scenery or light effects.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Lennon drove his heavily packed burro over the round of the ridge above the camp spring, all the desolate Arizona waste around him was transformed by the splendour of dawn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He topped the ridge and plodded slowly down the steep trail on the far side.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The burro was not interested in scenery or light effects.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Up out of mysterious velvety blue-black valleys loomed the massive purple-walled fortresses and cities of the mountain giants, guarded by titanic skyward towering pyramids and turrets of exquisite rose pink.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As Lennon drove his heavily packed burro over the round of the ridge above the camp spring, all the desolate Arizona waste around him was transformed by the splendour of dawn.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading As Lennon drove his heavily packed burro over the round of the ridge above the camp spring, all the desolate Arizona waste around him was transformed by the splendour of dawn.
a light shade of red
From this reading Up out of mysterious velvety blue-black valleys loomed the massive purple-walled fortresses and cities of the mountain giants, guarded by titanic skyward towering pyramids and turrets of exquisite rose pink.
ploddedverbUS /ˈplɑːdɪd/
inflected form of “plod” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading He topped the ridge and plodded slowly down the steep trail on the far side.
purple-walled
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From this reading Up out of mysterious velvety blue-black valleys loomed the massive purple-walled fortresses and cities of the mountain giants, guarded by titanic skyward towering pyramids and turrets of exquisite rose pink.
pyramidsnounUS /ˈpɪrəmɪdz/
plural of “pyramid” — a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex
From this reading Up out of mysterious velvety blue-black valleys loomed the massive purple-walled fortresses and cities of the mountain giants, guarded by titanic skyward towering pyramids and turrets of exquisite rose pink.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading As Lennon drove his heavily packed burro over the round of the ridge above the camp spring, all the desolate Arizona waste around him was transformed by the splendour of dawn.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Up out of mysterious velvety blue-black valleys loomed the massive purple-walled fortresses and cities of the mountain giants, guarded by titanic skyward towering pyramids and turrets of exquisite rose pink.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading As Lennon drove his heavily packed burro over the round of the ridge above the camp spring, all the desolate Arizona waste around him was transformed by the splendour of dawn.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading The burro was not interested in scenery or light effects.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He topped the ridge and plodded slowly down the steep trail on the far side.
skywardadjectiveUS /ˈskaɪwərd/
directed toward heaven or the sky
From this reading Up out of mysterious velvety blue-black valleys loomed the massive purple-walled fortresses and cities of the mountain giants, guarded by titanic skyward towering pyramids and turrets of exquisite rose pink.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading He topped the ridge and plodded slowly down the steep trail on the far side.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading As Lennon drove his heavily packed burro over the round of the ridge above the camp spring, all the desolate Arizona waste around him was transformed by the splendour of dawn.
the season of growth
From this reading As Lennon drove his heavily packed burro over the round of the ridge above the camp spring, all the desolate Arizona waste around him was transformed by the splendour of dawn.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading He topped the ridge and plodded slowly down the steep trail on the far side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Lennon drove his heavily packed burro over the round of the ridge above the camp spring, all the desolate Arizona waste around him was transformed by the splendour of dawn.
titanicadjectiveUS /taɪˈtænɪk/
of great force or power
From this reading Up out of mysterious velvety blue-black valleys loomed the massive purple-walled fortresses and cities of the mountain giants, guarded by titanic skyward towering pyramids and turrets of exquisite rose pink.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lennon lingered to enjoy the glorious illusion of the view.
toppedadjectiveUS /tɑːpt/
having a top of a specified character
From this reading He topped the ridge and plodded slowly down the steep trail on the far side.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading Up out of mysterious velvety blue-black valleys loomed the massive purple-walled fortresses and cities of the mountain giants, guarded by titanic skyward towering pyramids and turrets of exquisite rose pink.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading He topped the ridge and plodded slowly down the steep trail on the far side.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading As Lennon drove his heavily packed burro over the round of the ridge above the camp spring, all the desolate Arizona waste around him was transformed by the splendour of dawn.
turretsnounUS /ˈtɜːrəts/
plural of “turret” — a small tower extending above a building
From this reading Up out of mysterious velvety blue-black valleys loomed the massive purple-walled fortresses and cities of the mountain giants, guarded by titanic skyward towering pyramids and turrets of exquisite rose pink.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up out of mysterious velvety blue-black valleys loomed the massive purple-walled fortresses and cities of the mountain giants, guarded by titanic skyward towering pyramids and turrets of exquisite rose pink.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Up out of mysterious velvety blue-black valleys loomed the massive purple-walled fortresses and cities of the mountain giants, guarded by titanic skyward towering pyramids and turrets of exquisite rose pink.
velvetyadjectiveUS /ˈvelvəti/
smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste
From this reading Up out of mysterious velvety blue-black valleys loomed the massive purple-walled fortresses and cities of the mountain giants, guarded by titanic skyward towering pyramids and turrets of exquisite rose pink.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Lennon lingered to enjoy the glorious illusion of the view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Lennon drove his heavily packed burro over the round of the ridge above the camp spring, all the desolate Arizona waste around him was transformed by the splendour of dawn.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading As Lennon drove his heavily packed burro over the round of the ridge above the camp spring, all the desolate Arizona waste around him was transformed by the splendour of dawn.
