used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a wonderful sight--a magnificent section, affording a marvellous view of the internal mechanism of a volcano.
highly skilled
From this reading But there was no time to spend in contemplation of this extraordinary sight, for evening approached and the hermit's purpose had to be accomplished.
affordingverbUS /əˈfɔːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading It was a wonderful sight--a magnificent section, affording a marvellous view of the internal mechanism of a volcano.
(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 High up near the top of the mighty cliff could be seen a small hole in the rock, which was all that remained of the observatory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But there was no time to spend in contemplation of this extraordinary sight, for evening approached and the hermit's purpose had to be accomplished.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading But there was no time to spend in contemplation of this extraordinary sight, for evening approached and the hermit's purpose had to be accomplished.
completely unclothed
From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But there was no time to spend in contemplation of this extraordinary sight, for evening approached and the hermit's purpose had to be accomplished.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was no time to spend in contemplation of this extraordinary sight, for evening approached and the hermit's purpose had to be accomplished.
cleftnounUS /kleft/
a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)
From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading But there was no time to spend in contemplation of this extraordinary sight, for evening approached and the hermit's purpose had to be accomplished.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading High up near the top of the mighty cliff could be seen a small hole in the rock, which was all that remained of the observatory.
DescendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading But there was no time to spend in contemplation of this extraordinary sight, for evening approached and the hermit's purpose had to be accomplished.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading But there was no time to spend in contemplation of this extraordinary sight, for evening approached and the hermit's purpose had to be accomplished.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But there was no time to spend in contemplation of this extraordinary sight, for evening approached and the hermit's purpose had to be accomplished.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
hermit's
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From this reading But there was no time to spend in contemplation of this extraordinary sight, for evening approached and the hermit's purpose had to be accomplished.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading High up near the top of the mighty cliff could be seen a small hole in the rock, which was all that remained of the observatory.
an opening into or through something
From this reading High up near the top of the mighty cliff could be seen a small hole in the rock, which was all that remained of the observatory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading It was a wonderful sight--a magnificent section, affording a marvellous view of the internal mechanism of a volcano.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a wonderful sight--a magnificent section, affording a marvellous view of the internal mechanism of a volcano.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading It was a wonderful sight--a magnificent section, affording a marvellous view of the internal mechanism of a volcano.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It was a wonderful sight--a magnificent section, affording a marvellous view of the internal mechanism of a volcano.
mechanismnounUS /ˈmekənɪzəm/
the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
From this reading It was a wonderful sight--a magnificent section, affording a marvellous view of the internal mechanism of a volcano.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading High up near the top of the mighty cliff could be seen a small hole in the rock, which was all that remained of the observatory.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading High up near the top of the mighty cliff could be seen a small hole in the rock, which was all that remained of the observatory.
not any; not one
From this reading But there was no time to spend in contemplation of this extraordinary sight, for evening approached and the hermit's purpose had to be accomplished.
observatorynounUS /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/
a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena
From this reading High up near the top of the mighty cliff could be seen a small hole in the rock, which was all that remained of the observatory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
PeaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But there was no time to spend in contemplation of this extraordinary sight, for evening approached and the hermit's purpose had to be accomplished.
Rakata
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From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading High up near the top of the mighty cliff could be seen a small hole in the rock, which was all that remained of the observatory.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading High up near the top of the mighty cliff could be seen a small hole in the rock, which was all that remained of the observatory.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading It was a wonderful sight--a magnificent section, affording a marvellous view of the internal mechanism of a volcano.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading High up near the top of the mighty cliff could be seen a small hole in the rock, which was all that remained of the observatory.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It was a wonderful sight--a magnificent section, affording a marvellous view of the internal mechanism of a volcano.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading High up near the top of the mighty cliff could be seen a small hole in the rock, which was all that remained of the observatory.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading But there was no time to spend in contemplation of this extraordinary sight, for evening approached and the hermit's purpose had to be accomplished.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading High up near the top of the mighty cliff could be seen a small hole in the rock, which was all that remained of the observatory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was no time to spend in contemplation of this extraordinary sight, for evening approached and the hermit's purpose had to be accomplished.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But there was no time to spend in contemplation of this extraordinary sight, for evening approached and the hermit's purpose had to be accomplished.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But there was no time to spend in contemplation of this extraordinary sight, for evening approached and the hermit's purpose had to be accomplished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
the upper part of anything
From this reading High up near the top of the mighty cliff could be seen a small hole in the rock, which was all that remained of the observatory.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading High up near the top of the mighty cliff could be seen a small hole in the rock, which was all that remained of the observatory.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It was a wonderful sight--a magnificent section, affording a marvellous view of the internal mechanism of a volcano.
volcanonounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading It was a wonderful sight--a magnificent section, affording a marvellous view of the internal mechanism of a volcano.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
at the time that
From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Descending to the boat they rowed round to the face of the great cliff which had been so suddenly laid bare when the Peak of Rakata was cleft from its summit to its foundations in the sea.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It was a wonderful sight--a magnificent section, affording a marvellous view of the internal mechanism of a volcano.
