used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The black peaks cut against a glaring sky and the steep slopes of red soil and volcanic cinders on one side of the ravine were dazzlingly bright.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The black peaks cut against a glaring sky and the steep slopes of red soil and volcanic cinders on one side of the ravine were dazzlingly bright.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The black peaks cut against a glaring sky and the steep slopes of red soil and volcanic cinders on one side of the ravine were dazzlingly bright.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At its lower end, the ravine opened on to a valley that got greener as it ran down to the glittering sea, on the edge of which feathery palms clustered round Santa Brigida.
ballastnounUS /ˈbæləst/
any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading THE CONCRETE TRUCK It was very hot in the deep hollow that pierced the mountain range behind Santa Brigida on the Caribbean Sea.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The old city, dominated by its twin, cathedral towers, shone ethereally white in the distance, with a narrow fringe of flashing surf between it and the vivid blue of the Caribbean.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The black peaks cut against a glaring sky and the steep slopes of red soil and volcanic cinders on one side of the ravine were dazzlingly bright.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The black peaks cut against a glaring sky and the steep slopes of red soil and volcanic cinders on one side of the ravine were dazzlingly bright.
Brigida
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From this reading THE CONCRETE TRUCK It was very hot in the deep hollow that pierced the mountain range behind Santa Brigida on the Caribbean Sea.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The old city, dominated by its twin, cathedral towers, shone ethereally white in the distance, with a narrow fringe of flashing surf between it and the vivid blue of the Caribbean.
CaribbeannounUS /kərˈɪbiən/
an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between North and South America; the origin of the Gulf stream
From this reading THE CONCRETE TRUCK It was very hot in the deep hollow that pierced the mountain range behind Santa Brigida on the Caribbean Sea.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading The old city, dominated by its twin, cathedral towers, shone ethereally white in the distance, with a narrow fringe of flashing surf between it and the vivid blue of the Caribbean.
cindersnounUS /ˈsɪndərz/
plural of “cinder” — a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire
From this reading The black peaks cut against a glaring sky and the steep slopes of red soil and volcanic cinders on one side of the ravine were dazzlingly bright.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The old city, dominated by its twin, cathedral towers, shone ethereally white in the distance, with a narrow fringe of flashing surf between it and the vivid blue of the Caribbean.
clusteredadjectiveUS /ˈklʌstərd/
growing close together but not in dense mats
From this reading At its lower end, the ravine opened on to a valley that got greener as it ran down to the glittering sea, on the edge of which feathery palms clustered round Santa Brigida.
CONCRETEadjectiveUS /kənˈkriːt/
capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary
From this reading THE CONCRETE TRUCK It was very hot in the deep hollow that pierced the mountain range behind Santa Brigida on the Caribbean Sea.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The black peaks cut against a glaring sky and the steep slopes of red soil and volcanic cinders on one side of the ravine were dazzlingly bright.
dark-skinnedadjective
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
dazzlinglyadverb
in a manner or to a degree that dazzles the beholder
From this reading The black peaks cut against a glaring sky and the steep slopes of red soil and volcanic cinders on one side of the ravine were dazzlingly bright.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading THE CONCRETE TRUCK It was very hot in the deep hollow that pierced the mountain range behind Santa Brigida on the Caribbean Sea.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The old city, dominated by its twin, cathedral towers, shone ethereally white in the distance, with a narrow fringe of flashing surf between it and the vivid blue of the Caribbean.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading The old city, dominated by its twin, cathedral towers, shone ethereally white in the distance, with a narrow fringe of flashing surf between it and the vivid blue of the Caribbean.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At its lower end, the ravine opened on to a valley that got greener as it ran down to the glittering sea, on the edge of which feathery palms clustered round Santa Brigida.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading At its lower end, the ravine opened on to a valley that got greener as it ran down to the glittering sea, on the edge of which feathery palms clustered round Santa Brigida.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At its lower end, the ravine opened on to a valley that got greener as it ran down to the glittering sea, on the edge of which feathery palms clustered round Santa Brigida.
ethereally
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From this reading The old city, dominated by its twin, cathedral towers, shone ethereally white in the distance, with a narrow fringe of flashing surf between it and the vivid blue of the Caribbean.
featheryadjectiveUS /ˈfeðəri/
resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers
From this reading At its lower end, the ravine opened on to a valley that got greener as it ran down to the glittering sea, on the edge of which feathery palms clustered round Santa Brigida.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading The old city, dominated by its twin, cathedral towers, shone ethereally white in the distance, with a narrow fringe of flashing surf between it and the vivid blue of the Caribbean.
fringenounUS /frɪndʒ/
the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading The old city, dominated by its twin, cathedral towers, shone ethereally white in the distance, with a narrow fringe of flashing surf between it and the vivid blue of the Caribbean.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading The black peaks cut against a glaring sky and the steep slopes of red soil and volcanic cinders on one side of the ravine were dazzlingly bright.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading At its lower end, the ravine opened on to a valley that got greener as it ran down to the glittering sea, on the edge of which feathery palms clustered round Santa Brigida.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading At its lower end, the ravine opened on to a valley that got greener as it ran down to the glittering sea, on the edge of which feathery palms clustered round Santa Brigida.
greeneradjectiveUS /ˈɡriːnər/
comparative of “green” — of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass
From this reading At its lower end, the ravine opened on to a valley that got greener as it ran down to the glittering sea, on the edge of which feathery palms clustered round Santa Brigida.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading THE CONCRETE TRUCK It was very hot in the deep hollow that pierced the mountain range behind Santa Brigida on the Caribbean Sea.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading THE CONCRETE TRUCK It was very hot in the deep hollow that pierced the mountain range behind Santa Brigida on the Caribbean Sea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CONCRETE TRUCK It was very hot in the deep hollow that pierced the mountain range behind Santa Brigida on the Caribbean Sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CONCRETE TRUCK It was very hot in the deep hollow that pierced the mountain range behind Santa Brigida on the Caribbean Sea.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At its lower end, the ravine opened on to a valley that got greener as it ran down to the glittering sea, on the edge of which feathery palms clustered round Santa Brigida.
languidlyadverb
in a languid and lethargic manner
From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading At its lower end, the ravine opened on to a valley that got greener as it ran down to the glittering sea, on the edge of which feathery palms clustered round Santa Brigida.
the force of workers available
From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE CONCRETE TRUCK It was very hot in the deep hollow that pierced the mountain range behind Santa Brigida on the Caribbean Sea.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The old city, dominated by its twin, cathedral towers, shone ethereally white in the distance, with a narrow fringe of flashing surf between it and the vivid blue of the Caribbean.
narrow-gage
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From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The black peaks cut against a glaring sky and the steep slopes of red soil and volcanic cinders on one side of the ravine were dazzlingly bright.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old city, dominated by its twin, cathedral towers, shone ethereally white in the distance, with a narrow fringe of flashing surf between it and the vivid blue of the Caribbean.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CONCRETE TRUCK It was very hot in the deep hollow that pierced the mountain range behind Santa Brigida on the Caribbean Sea.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The black peaks cut against a glaring sky and the steep slopes of red soil and volcanic cinders on one side of the ravine were dazzlingly bright.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading At its lower end, the ravine opened on to a valley that got greener as it ran down to the glittering sea, on the edge of which feathery palms clustered round Santa Brigida.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading At its lower end, the ravine opened on to a valley that got greener as it ran down to the glittering sea, on the edge of which feathery palms clustered round Santa Brigida.
pantedverbUS /ˈpæntɪd/
past form of “pant” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading The black peaks cut against a glaring sky and the steep slopes of red soil and volcanic cinders on one side of the ravine were dazzlingly bright.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading THE CONCRETE TRUCK It was very hot in the deep hollow that pierced the mountain range behind Santa Brigida on the Caribbean Sea.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading At its lower end, the ravine opened on to a valley that got greener as it ran down to the glittering sea, on the edge of which feathery palms clustered round Santa Brigida.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading THE CONCRETE TRUCK It was very hot in the deep hollow that pierced the mountain range behind Santa Brigida on the Caribbean Sea.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading The black peaks cut against a glaring sky and the steep slopes of red soil and volcanic cinders on one side of the ravine were dazzlingly bright.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The black peaks cut against a glaring sky and the steep slopes of red soil and volcanic cinders on one side of the ravine were dazzlingly bright.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading At its lower end, the ravine opened on to a valley that got greener as it ran down to the glittering sea, on the edge of which feathery palms clustered round Santa Brigida.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading THE CONCRETE TRUCK It was very hot in the deep hollow that pierced the mountain range behind Santa Brigida on the Caribbean Sea.
only a very short time before
From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE CONCRETE TRUCK It was very hot in the deep hollow that pierced the mountain range behind Santa Brigida on the Caribbean Sea.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The old city, dominated by its twin, cathedral towers, shone ethereally white in the distance, with a narrow fringe of flashing surf between it and the vivid blue of the Caribbean.
shovelsnounUS /ˈʃʌvəlz/
plural of “shovel” — a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The black peaks cut against a glaring sky and the steep slopes of red soil and volcanic cinders on one side of the ravine were dazzlingly bright.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The black peaks cut against a glaring sky and the steep slopes of red soil and volcanic cinders on one side of the ravine were dazzlingly bright.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading The black peaks cut against a glaring sky and the steep slopes of red soil and volcanic cinders on one side of the ravine were dazzlingly bright.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading The black peaks cut against a glaring sky and the steep slopes of red soil and volcanic cinders on one side of the ravine were dazzlingly bright.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading The black peaks cut against a glaring sky and the steep slopes of red soil and volcanic cinders on one side of the ravine were dazzlingly bright.
steepedverbUS /stiːpt/
past form of “steep” — devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
surfnounUS /sɜːrf/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading The old city, dominated by its twin, cathedral towers, shone ethereally white in the distance, with a narrow fringe of flashing surf between it and the vivid blue of the Caribbean.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CONCRETE TRUCK It was very hot in the deep hollow that pierced the mountain range behind Santa Brigida on the Caribbean Sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONCRETE TRUCK It was very hot in the deep hollow that pierced the mountain range behind Santa Brigida on the Caribbean Sea.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The old city, dominated by its twin, cathedral towers, shone ethereally white in the distance, with a narrow fringe of flashing surf between it and the vivid blue of the Caribbean.
TRUCKnounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading THE CONCRETE TRUCK It was very hot in the deep hollow that pierced the mountain range behind Santa Brigida on the Caribbean Sea.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading The old city, dominated by its twin, cathedral towers, shone ethereally white in the distance, with a narrow fringe of flashing surf between it and the vivid blue of the Caribbean.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading At its lower end, the ravine opened on to a valley that got greener as it ran down to the glittering sea, on the edge of which feathery palms clustered round Santa Brigida.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE CONCRETE TRUCK It was very hot in the deep hollow that pierced the mountain range behind Santa Brigida on the Caribbean Sea.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading The old city, dominated by its twin, cathedral towers, shone ethereally white in the distance, with a narrow fringe of flashing surf between it and the vivid blue of the Caribbean.
volcanicadjectiveUS /vɑːlˈkænɪk/
relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes
From this reading The black peaks cut against a glaring sky and the steep slopes of red soil and volcanic cinders on one side of the ravine were dazzlingly bright.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CONCRETE TRUCK It was very hot in the deep hollow that pierced the mountain range behind Santa Brigida on the Caribbean Sea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The black peaks cut against a glaring sky and the steep slopes of red soil and volcanic cinders on one side of the ravine were dazzlingly bright.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At its lower end, the ravine opened on to a valley that got greener as it ran down to the glittering sea, on the edge of which feathery palms clustered round Santa Brigida.
a Caucasian
From this reading The old city, dominated by its twin, cathedral towers, shone ethereally white in the distance, with a narrow fringe of flashing surf between it and the vivid blue of the Caribbean.
which person or people
From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The old city, dominated by its twin, cathedral towers, shone ethereally white in the distance, with a narrow fringe of flashing surf between it and the vivid blue of the Caribbean.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The other was steeped in blue shadow that scarcely seemed to temper the heat, and the dark-skinned men who languidly packed the ballast among the ties of a narrow-gage railroad that wound up the hill panted as they swung their shovels.
