used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is temperate with a perfect climate.
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading The Devil's Range was a small ridge of less than fifteen thousand feet and it was more than amply supplied with passes and near-sea-level breaches.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Devil's Range was a small ridge of less than fifteen thousand feet and it was more than amply supplied with passes and near-sea-level breaches.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And the cities at the mouth of the River Styx lived in cheerful rivalry, their main source of jealousy being the lush produce that came from the hinterland behind each.
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading And the River Styx itself was a garden-spot for yachting clubs; bathing beaches lined the mouth for fifteen miles inward and they were clear-watered and pearly sanded.
beachesnounUS /ˈbiːtʃəz/
plural of “beach” — an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading And the River Styx itself was a garden-spot for yachting clubs; bathing beaches lined the mouth for fifteen miles inward and they were clear-watered and pearly sanded.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading And the cities at the mouth of the River Styx lived in cheerful rivalry, their main source of jealousy being the lush produce that came from the hinterland behind each.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And the cities at the mouth of the River Styx lived in cheerful rivalry, their main source of jealousy being the lush produce that came from the hinterland behind each.
breachesnounUS /ˈbriːtʃɪz/
plural of “breach” — a failure to perform some promised act or obligation
From this reading The Devil's Range was a small ridge of less than fifteen thousand feet and it was more than amply supplied with passes and near-sea-level breaches.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And the cities at the mouth of the River Styx lived in cheerful rivalry, their main source of jealousy being the lush produce that came from the hinterland behind each.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading And the cities at the mouth of the River Styx lived in cheerful rivalry, their main source of jealousy being the lush produce that came from the hinterland behind each.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading And the cities at the mouth of the River Styx lived in cheerful rivalry, their main source of jealousy being the lush produce that came from the hinterland behind each.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Mephisto's only claim to the nether regions was the dancing flames of her smelting mills that danced on the night sky.
clear-watered
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From this reading And the River Styx itself was a garden-spot for yachting clubs; bathing beaches lined the mouth for fifteen miles inward and they were clear-watered and pearly sanded.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading It is temperate with a perfect climate.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading And the River Styx itself was a garden-spot for yachting clubs; bathing beaches lined the mouth for fifteen miles inward and they were clear-watered and pearly sanded.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading Mephisto's only claim to the nether regions was the dancing flames of her smelting mills that danced on the night sky.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Mephisto's only claim to the nether regions was the dancing flames of her smelting mills that danced on the night sky.
Devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading The Devil's Range was a small ridge of less than fifteen thousand feet and it was more than amply supplied with passes and near-sea-level breaches.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading And the cities at the mouth of the River Styx lived in cheerful rivalry, their main source of jealousy being the lush produce that came from the hinterland behind each.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The Devil's Range was a small ridge of less than fifteen thousand feet and it was more than amply supplied with passes and near-sea-level breaches.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The Devil's Range was a small ridge of less than fifteen thousand feet and it was more than amply supplied with passes and near-sea-level breaches.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading Mephisto's only claim to the nether regions was the dancing flames of her smelting mills that danced on the night sky.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And the River Styx itself was a garden-spot for yachting clubs; bathing beaches lined the mouth for fifteen miles inward and they were clear-watered and pearly sanded.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And the cities at the mouth of the River Styx lived in cheerful rivalry, their main source of jealousy being the lush produce that came from the hinterland behind each.
garden-spot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And the River Styx itself was a garden-spot for yachting clubs; bathing beaches lined the mouth for fifteen miles inward and they were clear-watered and pearly sanded.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mephisto's only claim to the nether regions was the dancing flames of her smelting mills that danced on the night sky.
hinterlandnounUS /ˈhɪntərlænd/
a remote and undeveloped area
From this reading And the cities at the mouth of the River Styx lived in cheerful rivalry, their main source of jealousy being the lush produce that came from the hinterland behind each.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And the cities at the mouth of the River Styx lived in cheerful rivalry, their main source of jealousy being the lush produce that came from the hinterland behind each.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading And the River Styx itself was a garden-spot for yachting clubs; bathing beaches lined the mouth for fifteen miles inward and they were clear-watered and pearly sanded.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is temperate with a perfect climate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is temperate with a perfect climate.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading And the River Styx itself was a garden-spot for yachting clubs; bathing beaches lined the mouth for fifteen miles inward and they were clear-watered and pearly sanded.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading And the cities at the mouth of the River Styx lived in cheerful rivalry, their main source of jealousy being the lush produce that came from the hinterland behind each.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The Devil's Range was a small ridge of less than fifteen thousand feet and it was more than amply supplied with passes and near-sea-level breaches.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading And the River Styx itself was a garden-spot for yachting clubs; bathing beaches lined the mouth for fifteen miles inward and they were clear-watered and pearly sanded.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading And the cities at the mouth of the River Styx lived in cheerful rivalry, their main source of jealousy being the lush produce that came from the hinterland behind each.
lushadjectiveUS /lʌʃ/
produced or growing in extreme abundance
From this reading And the cities at the mouth of the River Styx lived in cheerful rivalry, their main source of jealousy being the lush produce that came from the hinterland behind each.
most important element
From this reading And the cities at the mouth of the River Styx lived in cheerful rivalry, their main source of jealousy being the lush produce that came from the hinterland behind each.
Mephisto's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mephisto's only claim to the nether regions was the dancing flames of her smelting mills that danced on the night sky.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading And the River Styx itself was a garden-spot for yachting clubs; bathing beaches lined the mouth for fifteen miles inward and they were clear-watered and pearly sanded.
millsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading Mephisto's only claim to the nether regions was the dancing flames of her smelting mills that danced on the night sky.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Devil's Range was a small ridge of less than fifteen thousand feet and it was more than amply supplied with passes and near-sea-level breaches.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading And the cities at the mouth of the River Styx lived in cheerful rivalry, their main source of jealousy being the lush produce that came from the hinterland behind each.
near-sea-level
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From this reading The Devil's Range was a small ridge of less than fifteen thousand feet and it was more than amply supplied with passes and near-sea-level breaches.
netheradjectiveUS /ˈneðər/
lower
From this reading Mephisto's only claim to the nether regions was the dancing flames of her smelting mills that danced on the night sky.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Mephisto's only claim to the nether regions was the dancing flames of her smelting mills that danced on the night sky.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mephisto's only claim to the nether regions was the dancing flames of her smelting mills that danced on the night sky.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mephisto's only claim to the nether regions was the dancing flames of her smelting mills that danced on the night sky.
and nothing more
From this reading Mephisto's only claim to the nether regions was the dancing flames of her smelting mills that danced on the night sky.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading The Devil's Range was a small ridge of less than fifteen thousand feet and it was more than amply supplied with passes and near-sea-level breaches.
pearlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrli/
of a white the color of pearls
From this reading And the River Styx itself was a garden-spot for yachting clubs; bathing beaches lined the mouth for fifteen miles inward and they were clear-watered and pearly sanded.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading It is temperate with a perfect climate.
bring forth or yield
From this reading And the cities at the mouth of the River Styx lived in cheerful rivalry, their main source of jealousy being the lush produce that came from the hinterland behind each.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The Devil's Range was a small ridge of less than fifteen thousand feet and it was more than amply supplied with passes and near-sea-level breaches.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Mephisto's only claim to the nether regions was the dancing flames of her smelting mills that danced on the night sky.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading The Devil's Range was a small ridge of less than fifteen thousand feet and it was more than amply supplied with passes and near-sea-level breaches.
rivalrynounUS /ˈraɪvəlri/
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading And the cities at the mouth of the River Styx lived in cheerful rivalry, their main source of jealousy being the lush produce that came from the hinterland behind each.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading And the cities at the mouth of the River Styx lived in cheerful rivalry, their main source of jealousy being the lush produce that came from the hinterland behind each.
sandedverbUS /ˈsændɪd/
past form of “sand” — rub with sandpaper
From this reading And the River Styx itself was a garden-spot for yachting clubs; bathing beaches lined the mouth for fifteen miles inward and they were clear-watered and pearly sanded.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Mephisto's only claim to the nether regions was the dancing flames of her smelting mills that danced on the night sky.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Devil's Range was a small ridge of less than fifteen thousand feet and it was more than amply supplied with passes and near-sea-level breaches.
smeltingverbUS /ˈsmeltɪŋ/
-ing form of “smelt” — extract (metals) by heating
From this reading Mephisto's only claim to the nether regions was the dancing flames of her smelting mills that danced on the night sky.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading And the cities at the mouth of the River Styx lived in cheerful rivalry, their main source of jealousy being the lush produce that came from the hinterland behind each.
StyxnounUS /stɪks/
(Greek mythology) a river in Hades across which Charon carried dead souls
From this reading And the cities at the mouth of the River Styx lived in cheerful rivalry, their main source of jealousy being the lush produce that came from the hinterland behind each.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The Devil's Range was a small ridge of less than fifteen thousand feet and it was more than amply supplied with passes and near-sea-level breaches.
temperateadjectiveUS /ˈtemprət/
(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate
From this reading It is temperate with a perfect climate.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Devil's Range was a small ridge of less than fifteen thousand feet and it was more than amply supplied with passes and near-sea-level breaches.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mephisto's only claim to the nether regions was the dancing flames of her smelting mills that danced on the night sky.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mephisto's only claim to the nether regions was the dancing flames of her smelting mills that danced on the night sky.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And the cities at the mouth of the River Styx lived in cheerful rivalry, their main source of jealousy being the lush produce that came from the hinterland behind each.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And the River Styx itself was a garden-spot for yachting clubs; bathing beaches lined the mouth for fifteen miles inward and they were clear-watered and pearly sanded.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The Devil's Range was a small ridge of less than fifteen thousand feet and it was more than amply supplied with passes and near-sea-level breaches.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mephisto's only claim to the nether regions was the dancing flames of her smelting mills that danced on the night sky.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mephisto's only claim to the nether regions was the dancing flames of her smelting mills that danced on the night sky.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And the River Styx itself was a garden-spot for yachting clubs; bathing beaches lined the mouth for fifteen miles inward and they were clear-watered and pearly sanded.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is temperate with a perfect climate.
yachtingnounUS /ˈjɑːtɪŋ/
water travel for pleasure
From this reading And the River Styx itself was a garden-spot for yachting clubs; bathing beaches lined the mouth for fifteen miles inward and they were clear-watered and pearly sanded.
