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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Made in the U. S. A.

a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)

From this reading Into his new-laid rock the giant crashed his huge hammer, smashing asunder his handiwork, gouging out chasms, splitting it into fissure and cavern and abyss, slashing its eastern edge into a frowning precipice.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Into his new-laid rock the giant crashed his huge hammer, smashing asunder his handiwork, gouging out chasms, splitting it into fissure and cavern and abyss, slashing its eastern edge into a frowning precipice.

widely separated especially in space

From this reading Into his new-laid rock the giant crashed his huge hammer, smashing asunder his handiwork, gouging out chasms, splitting it into fissure and cavern and abyss, slashing its eastern edge into a frowning precipice.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _whose unfailing kindliness to the mysterious prowler of The Traps will long be remembered by “The Detective”_ At the northern end of the Shawangunk range lies a region where the Maker of Mountains went mad.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _whose unfailing kindliness to the mysterious prowler of The Traps will long be remembered by “The Detective”_ At the northern end of the Shawangunk range lies a region where the Maker of Mountains went mad.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Other chasms became gulfs of verdure, crammed with a veritable jungle of hardwoods and evergreens.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _whose unfailing kindliness to the mysterious prowler of The Traps will long be remembered by “The Detective”_ At the northern end of the Shawangunk range lies a region where the Maker of Mountains went mad.

A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.

From this reading Into his new-laid rock the giant crashed his huge hammer, smashing asunder his handiwork, gouging out chasms, splitting it into fissure and cavern and abyss, slashing its eastern edge into a frowning precipice.

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From this reading Into his new-laid rock the giant crashed his huge hammer, smashing asunder his handiwork, gouging out chasms, splitting it into fissure and cavern and abyss, slashing its eastern edge into a frowning precipice.

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From this reading When he had gone, up into some of his hammer-scars welled subterranean waters, forming crag-bound lakes hundreds of feet higher than the rugged valley floor.

inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity

From this reading Other chasms became gulfs of verdure, crammed with a veritable jungle of hardwoods and evergreens.

past form of “crash” — fall or come down violently

From this reading Into his new-laid rock the giant crashed his huge hammer, smashing asunder his handiwork, gouging out chasms, splitting it into fissure and cavern and abyss, slashing its eastern edge into a frowning precipice.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading _whose unfailing kindliness to the mysterious prowler of The Traps will long be remembered by “The Detective”_ At the northern end of the Shawangunk range lies a region where the Maker of Mountains went mad.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading Into his new-laid rock the giant crashed his huge hammer, smashing asunder his handiwork, gouging out chasms, splitting it into fissure and cavern and abyss, slashing its eastern edge into a frowning precipice.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Into his new-laid rock the giant crashed his huge hammer, smashing asunder his handiwork, gouging out chasms, splitting it into fissure and cavern and abyss, slashing its eastern edge into a frowning precipice.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading _whose unfailing kindliness to the mysterious prowler of The Traps will long be remembered by “The Detective”_ At the northern end of the Shawangunk range lies a region where the Maker of Mountains went mad.

plural of “evergreen” — a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year

From this reading Other chasms became gulfs of verdure, crammed with a veritable jungle of hardwoods and evergreens.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading When he had gone, up into some of his hammer-scars welled subterranean waters, forming crag-bound lakes hundreds of feet higher than the rugged valley floor.

a long narrow depression in a surface

From this reading Into his new-laid rock the giant crashed his huge hammer, smashing asunder his handiwork, gouging out chasms, splitting it into fissure and cavern and abyss, slashing its eastern edge into a frowning precipice.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading When he had gone, up into some of his hammer-scars welled subterranean waters, forming crag-bound lakes hundreds of feet higher than the rugged valley floor.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading When he had gone, up into some of his hammer-scars welled subterranean waters, forming crag-bound lakes hundreds of feet higher than the rugged valley floor.

showing displeasure or anger

From this reading Into his new-laid rock the giant crashed his huge hammer, smashing asunder his handiwork, gouging out chasms, splitting it into fissure and cavern and abyss, slashing its eastern edge into a frowning precipice.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading Into his new-laid rock the giant crashed his huge hammer, smashing asunder his handiwork, gouging out chasms, splitting it into fissure and cavern and abyss, slashing its eastern edge into a frowning precipice.

destroyed or killed

From this reading When he had gone, up into some of his hammer-scars welled subterranean waters, forming crag-bound lakes hundreds of feet higher than the rugged valley floor.

-ing form of “gouge” — force with the thumb

From this reading Into his new-laid rock the giant crashed his huge hammer, smashing asunder his handiwork, gouging out chasms, splitting it into fissure and cavern and abyss, slashing its eastern edge into a frowning precipice.

plural of “gulf” — an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading Other chasms became gulfs of verdure, crammed with a veritable jungle of hardwoods and evergreens.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When he had gone, up into some of his hammer-scars welled subterranean waters, forming crag-bound lakes hundreds of feet higher than the rugged valley floor.

the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled

From this reading Into his new-laid rock the giant crashed his huge hammer, smashing asunder his handiwork, gouging out chasms, splitting it into fissure and cavern and abyss, slashing its eastern edge into a frowning precipice.

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From this reading When he had gone, up into some of his hammer-scars welled subterranean waters, forming crag-bound lakes hundreds of feet higher than the rugged valley floor.

a work produced by hand labor

From this reading Into his new-laid rock the giant crashed his huge hammer, smashing asunder his handiwork, gouging out chasms, splitting it into fissure and cavern and abyss, slashing its eastern edge into a frowning precipice.

plural of “hardwood” — the wood of broad-leaved dicotyledonous trees (as distinguished from the wood of conifers)

From this reading Other chasms became gulfs of verdure, crammed with a veritable jungle of hardwoods and evergreens.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When he had gone, up into some of his hammer-scars welled subterranean waters, forming crag-bound lakes hundreds of feet higher than the rugged valley floor.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading When he had gone, up into some of his hammer-scars welled subterranean waters, forming crag-bound lakes hundreds of feet higher than the rugged valley floor.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Into his new-laid rock the giant crashed his huge hammer, smashing asunder his handiwork, gouging out chasms, splitting it into fissure and cavern and abyss, slashing its eastern edge into a frowning precipice.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Into his new-laid rock the giant crashed his huge hammer, smashing asunder his handiwork, gouging out chasms, splitting it into fissure and cavern and abyss, slashing its eastern edge into a frowning precipice.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading When he had gone, up into some of his hammer-scars welled subterranean waters, forming crag-bound lakes hundreds of feet higher than the rugged valley floor.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Made in the U. S. A.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Into his new-laid rock the giant crashed his huge hammer, smashing asunder his handiwork, gouging out chasms, splitting it into fissure and cavern and abyss, slashing its eastern edge into a frowning precipice.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Into his new-laid rock the giant crashed his huge hammer, smashing asunder his handiwork, gouging out chasms, splitting it into fissure and cavern and abyss, slashing its eastern edge into a frowning precipice.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Into his new-laid rock the giant crashed his huge hammer, smashing asunder his handiwork, gouging out chasms, splitting it into fissure and cavern and abyss, slashing its eastern edge into a frowning precipice.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading Other chasms became gulfs of verdure, crammed with a veritable jungle of hardwoods and evergreens.

friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition

From this reading _whose unfailing kindliness to the mysterious prowler of The Traps will long be remembered by “The Detective”_ At the northern end of the Shawangunk range lies a region where the Maker of Mountains went mad.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading When he had gone, up into some of his hammer-scars welled subterranean waters, forming crag-bound lakes hundreds of feet higher than the rugged valley floor.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading _whose unfailing kindliness to the mysterious prowler of The Traps will long be remembered by “The Detective”_ At the northern end of the Shawangunk range lies a region where the Maker of Mountains went mad.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading _whose unfailing kindliness to the mysterious prowler of The Traps will long be remembered by “The Detective”_ At the northern end of the Shawangunk range lies a region where the Maker of Mountains went mad.

roused to anger

From this reading _whose unfailing kindliness to the mysterious prowler of The Traps will long be remembered by “The Detective”_ At the northern end of the Shawangunk range lies a region where the Maker of Mountains went mad.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Made in the U. S. A.

a person who makes things

From this reading _whose unfailing kindliness to the mysterious prowler of The Traps will long be remembered by “The Detective”_ At the northern end of the Shawangunk range lies a region where the Maker of Mountains went mad.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading _whose unfailing kindliness to the mysterious prowler of The Traps will long be remembered by “The Detective”_ At the northern end of the Shawangunk range lies a region where the Maker of Mountains went mad.

of an obscure nature

From this reading _whose unfailing kindliness to the mysterious prowler of The Traps will long be remembered by “The Detective”_ At the northern end of the Shawangunk range lies a region where the Maker of Mountains went mad.

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From this reading Into his new-laid rock the giant crashed his huge hammer, smashing asunder his handiwork, gouging out chasms, splitting it into fissure and cavern and abyss, slashing its eastern edge into a frowning precipice.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading _whose unfailing kindliness to the mysterious prowler of The Traps will long be remembered by “The Detective”_ At the northern end of the Shawangunk range lies a region where the Maker of Mountains went mad.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _whose unfailing kindliness to the mysterious prowler of The Traps will long be remembered by “The Detective”_ At the northern end of the Shawangunk range lies a region where the Maker of Mountains went mad.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Other chasms became gulfs of verdure, crammed with a veritable jungle of hardwoods and evergreens.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Into his new-laid rock the giant crashed his huge hammer, smashing asunder his handiwork, gouging out chasms, splitting it into fissure and cavern and abyss, slashing its eastern edge into a frowning precipice.

a very steep cliff

From this reading Into his new-laid rock the giant crashed his huge hammer, smashing asunder his handiwork, gouging out chasms, splitting it into fissure and cavern and abyss, slashing its eastern edge into a frowning precipice.

someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions

From this reading _whose unfailing kindliness to the mysterious prowler of The Traps will long be remembered by “The Detective”_ At the northern end of the Shawangunk range lies a region where the Maker of Mountains went mad.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading _whose unfailing kindliness to the mysterious prowler of The Traps will long be remembered by “The Detective”_ At the northern end of the Shawangunk range lies a region where the Maker of Mountains went mad.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading _whose unfailing kindliness to the mysterious prowler of The Traps will long be remembered by “The Detective”_ At the northern end of the Shawangunk range lies a region where the Maker of Mountains went mad.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading _whose unfailing kindliness to the mysterious prowler of The Traps will long be remembered by “The Detective”_ At the northern end of the Shawangunk range lies a region where the Maker of Mountains went mad.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Into his new-laid rock the giant crashed his huge hammer, smashing asunder his handiwork, gouging out chasms, splitting it into fissure and cavern and abyss, slashing its eastern edge into a frowning precipice.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading When he had gone, up into some of his hammer-scars welled subterranean waters, forming crag-bound lakes hundreds of feet higher than the rugged valley floor.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Made in the U. S. A.

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From this reading _whose unfailing kindliness to the mysterious prowler of The Traps will long be remembered by “The Detective”_ At the northern end of the Shawangunk range lies a region where the Maker of Mountains went mad.

as if striking with slashing blows

From this reading Into his new-laid rock the giant crashed his huge hammer, smashing asunder his handiwork, gouging out chasms, splitting it into fissure and cavern and abyss, slashing its eastern edge into a frowning precipice.

the act of breaking something into small pieces

From this reading Into his new-laid rock the giant crashed his huge hammer, smashing asunder his handiwork, gouging out chasms, splitting it into fissure and cavern and abyss, slashing its eastern edge into a frowning precipice.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading When he had gone, up into some of his hammer-scars welled subterranean waters, forming crag-bound lakes hundreds of feet higher than the rugged valley floor.

resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree

From this reading Into his new-laid rock the giant crashed his huge hammer, smashing asunder his handiwork, gouging out chasms, splitting it into fissure and cavern and abyss, slashing its eastern edge into a frowning precipice.

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

From this reading When he had gone, up into some of his hammer-scars welled subterranean waters, forming crag-bound lakes hundreds of feet higher than the rugged valley floor.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When he had gone, up into some of his hammer-scars welled subterranean waters, forming crag-bound lakes hundreds of feet higher than the rugged valley floor.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Made in the U. S. A.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _whose unfailing kindliness to the mysterious prowler of The Traps will long be remembered by “The Detective”_ At the northern end of the Shawangunk range lies a region where the Maker of Mountains went mad.

plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading _whose unfailing kindliness to the mysterious prowler of The Traps will long be remembered by “The Detective”_ At the northern end of the Shawangunk range lies a region where the Maker of Mountains went mad.

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading Made in the U. S. A.

not liable to failure

From this reading _whose unfailing kindliness to the mysterious prowler of The Traps will long be remembered by “The Detective”_ At the northern end of the Shawangunk range lies a region where the Maker of Mountains went mad.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading When he had gone, up into some of his hammer-scars welled subterranean waters, forming crag-bound lakes hundreds of feet higher than the rugged valley floor.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading When he had gone, up into some of his hammer-scars welled subterranean waters, forming crag-bound lakes hundreds of feet higher than the rugged valley floor.

green foliage

From this reading Other chasms became gulfs of verdure, crammed with a veritable jungle of hardwoods and evergreens.

often used as intensifiers

From this reading Other chasms became gulfs of verdure, crammed with a veritable jungle of hardwoods and evergreens.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading When he had gone, up into some of his hammer-scars welled subterranean waters, forming crag-bound lakes hundreds of feet higher than the rugged valley floor.

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From this reading When he had gone, up into some of his hammer-scars welled subterranean waters, forming crag-bound lakes hundreds of feet higher than the rugged valley floor.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading _whose unfailing kindliness to the mysterious prowler of The Traps will long be remembered by “The Detective”_ At the northern end of the Shawangunk range lies a region where the Maker of Mountains went mad.

at the time that

From this reading When he had gone, up into some of his hammer-scars welled subterranean waters, forming crag-bound lakes hundreds of feet higher than the rugged valley floor.

in or at the place that

From this reading _whose unfailing kindliness to the mysterious prowler of The Traps will long be remembered by “The Detective”_ At the northern end of the Shawangunk range lies a region where the Maker of Mountains went mad.

belonging to which person

From this reading _whose unfailing kindliness to the mysterious prowler of The Traps will long be remembered by “The Detective”_ At the northern end of the Shawangunk range lies a region where the Maker of Mountains went mad.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading _whose unfailing kindliness to the mysterious prowler of The Traps will long be remembered by “The Detective”_ At the northern end of the Shawangunk range lies a region where the Maker of Mountains went mad.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Other chasms became gulfs of verdure, crammed with a veritable jungle of hardwoods and evergreens.