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From this reading The road, barely 4 or 5 feet in width, had been cut out of the rock, like the cornice of a temple.
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From this reading The road, barely 4 or 5 feet in width, had been cut out of the rock, like the cornice of a temple.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before penetrating into the forest, we skirted the mountain for a good many miles.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The inclination at times was so steep that at a distance the line of the road on the mountain seemed almost vertical, and the file of mules with riders or with loads on their backs appeared like so many flies on a wall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the one side we had the bluff of the mountain, and on the other a precipice of hundreds, and even thousands, of feet in depth.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The inclination at times was so steep that at a distance the line of the road on the mountain seemed almost vertical, and the file of mules with riders or with loads on their backs appeared like so many flies on a wall.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The inclination at times was so steep that at a distance the line of the road on the mountain seemed almost vertical, and the file of mules with riders or with loads on their backs appeared like so many flies on a wall.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading The inclination at times was so steep that at a distance the line of the road on the mountain seemed almost vertical, and the file of mules with riders or with loads on their backs appeared like so many flies on a wall.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading The road, barely 4 or 5 feet in width, had been cut out of the rock, like the cornice of a temple.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The road, barely 4 or 5 feet in width, had been cut out of the rock, like the cornice of a temple.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before penetrating into the forest, we skirted the mountain for a good many miles.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading On the one side we had the bluff of the mountain, and on the other a precipice of hundreds, and even thousands, of feet in depth.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading From Miraflores on, the descent was continuous.
cornicenoun
a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
From this reading The road, barely 4 or 5 feet in width, had been cut out of the rock, like the cornice of a temple.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The road, barely 4 or 5 feet in width, had been cut out of the rock, like the cornice of a temple.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading On the one side we had the bluff of the mountain, and on the other a precipice of hundreds, and even thousands, of feet in depth.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading From Miraflores on, the descent was continuous.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The inclination at times was so steep that at a distance the line of the road on the mountain seemed almost vertical, and the file of mules with riders or with loads on their backs appeared like so many flies on a wall.
divisible by two
From this reading On the one side we had the bluff of the mountain, and on the other a precipice of hundreds, and even thousands, of feet in depth.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The road, barely 4 or 5 feet in width, had been cut out of the rock, like the cornice of a temple.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading The inclination at times was so steep that at a distance the line of the road on the mountain seemed almost vertical, and the file of mules with riders or with loads on their backs appeared like so many flies on a wall.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading The inclination at times was so steep that at a distance the line of the road on the mountain seemed almost vertical, and the file of mules with riders or with loads on their backs appeared like so many flies on a wall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before penetrating into the forest, we skirted the mountain for a good many miles.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Before penetrating into the forest, we skirted the mountain for a good many miles.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Miraflores on, the descent was continuous.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Before penetrating into the forest, we skirted the mountain for a good many miles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The road, barely 4 or 5 feet in width, had been cut out of the rock, like the cornice of a temple.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading On the one side we had the bluff of the mountain, and on the other a precipice of hundreds, and even thousands, of feet in depth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The road, barely 4 or 5 feet in width, had been cut out of the rock, like the cornice of a temple.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading The inclination at times was so steep that at a distance the line of the road on the mountain seemed almost vertical, and the file of mules with riders or with loads on their backs appeared like so many flies on a wall.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Before penetrating into the forest, we skirted the mountain for a good many miles.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The road, barely 4 or 5 feet in width, had been cut out of the rock, like the cornice of a temple.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The inclination at times was so steep that at a distance the line of the road on the mountain seemed almost vertical, and the file of mules with riders or with loads on their backs appeared like so many flies on a wall.
loadsnounUS /loʊdz/
a large number or amount
From this reading The inclination at times was so steep that at a distance the line of the road on the mountain seemed almost vertical, and the file of mules with riders or with loads on their backs appeared like so many flies on a wall.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Before penetrating into the forest, we skirted the mountain for a good many miles.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Before penetrating into the forest, we skirted the mountain for a good many miles.
Miraflores
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From Miraflores on, the descent was continuous.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Before penetrating into the forest, we skirted the mountain for a good many miles.
mulesnounUS /mjuːlz/
plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading The inclination at times was so steep that at a distance the line of the road on the mountain seemed almost vertical, and the file of mules with riders or with loads on their backs appeared like so many flies on a wall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The road, barely 4 or 5 feet in width, had been cut out of the rock, like the cornice of a temple.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From Miraflores on, the descent was continuous.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the one side we had the bluff of the mountain, and on the other a precipice of hundreds, and even thousands, of feet in depth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The road, barely 4 or 5 feet in width, had been cut out of the rock, like the cornice of a temple.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the one side we had the bluff of the mountain, and on the other a precipice of hundreds, and even thousands, of feet in depth.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The road, barely 4 or 5 feet in width, had been cut out of the rock, like the cornice of a temple.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Before penetrating into the forest, we skirted the mountain for a good many miles.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading On the one side we had the bluff of the mountain, and on the other a precipice of hundreds, and even thousands, of feet in depth.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading The inclination at times was so steep that at a distance the line of the road on the mountain seemed almost vertical, and the file of mules with riders or with loads on their backs appeared like so many flies on a wall.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The road, barely 4 or 5 feet in width, had been cut out of the rock, like the cornice of a temple.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The road, barely 4 or 5 feet in width, had been cut out of the rock, like the cornice of a temple.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The inclination at times was so steep that at a distance the line of the road on the mountain seemed almost vertical, and the file of mules with riders or with loads on their backs appeared like so many flies on a wall.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On the one side we had the bluff of the mountain, and on the other a precipice of hundreds, and even thousands, of feet in depth.
skirtedverbUS /ˈskɜːrtɪd/
past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Before penetrating into the forest, we skirted the mountain for a good many miles.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The inclination at times was so steep that at a distance the line of the road on the mountain seemed almost vertical, and the file of mules with riders or with loads on their backs appeared like so many flies on a wall.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading The inclination at times was so steep that at a distance the line of the road on the mountain seemed almost vertical, and the file of mules with riders or with loads on their backs appeared like so many flies on a wall.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The road, barely 4 or 5 feet in width, had been cut out of the rock, like the cornice of a temple.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The inclination at times was so steep that at a distance the line of the road on the mountain seemed almost vertical, and the file of mules with riders or with loads on their backs appeared like so many flies on a wall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From Miraflores on, the descent was continuous.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The inclination at times was so steep that at a distance the line of the road on the mountain seemed almost vertical, and the file of mules with riders or with loads on their backs appeared like so many flies on a wall.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading On the one side we had the bluff of the mountain, and on the other a precipice of hundreds, and even thousands, of feet in depth.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The inclination at times was so steep that at a distance the line of the road on the mountain seemed almost vertical, and the file of mules with riders or with loads on their backs appeared like so many flies on a wall.
verticaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtɪkəl/
at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
From this reading The inclination at times was so steep that at a distance the line of the road on the mountain seemed almost vertical, and the file of mules with riders or with loads on their backs appeared like so many flies on a wall.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The inclination at times was so steep that at a distance the line of the road on the mountain seemed almost vertical, and the file of mules with riders or with loads on their backs appeared like so many flies on a wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From Miraflores on, the descent was continuous.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Before penetrating into the forest, we skirted the mountain for a good many miles.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading The road, barely 4 or 5 feet in width, had been cut out of the rock, like the cornice of a temple.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The inclination at times was so steep that at a distance the line of the road on the mountain seemed almost vertical, and the file of mules with riders or with loads on their backs appeared like so many flies on a wall.
