used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was strange to wade along through the swift, icy waters, with the snow-caves arching above us in the glowing sunlight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
archingadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrtʃɪŋ/
forming or resembling an arch
From this reading It was strange to wade along through the swift, icy waters, with the snow-caves arching above us in the glowing sunlight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The light in these caves is a wonderful lambent green, for the reflected water is malachite green itself; but I was glad when the passage was over, for it looked as if some impending mass must fall and crush us.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The light in these caves is a wonderful lambent green, for the reflected water is malachite green itself; but I was glad when the passage was over, for it looked as if some impending mass must fall and crush us.
buttercupsnounUS /ˈbʌtərkʌps/
plural of “buttercup” — any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
cavesnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was clear that we could not ride up; but we could not delay, so we started as steadily as the ponies.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was clear that we could not ride up; but we could not delay, so we started as steadily as the ponies.
placed crosswise
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading The light in these caves is a wonderful lambent green, for the reflected water is malachite green itself; but I was glad when the passage was over, for it looked as if some impending mass must fall and crush us.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading It was clear that we could not ride up; but we could not delay, so we started as steadily as the ponies.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The light in these caves is a wonderful lambent green, for the reflected water is malachite green itself; but I was glad when the passage was over, for it looked as if some impending mass must fall and crush us.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading We climbed painfully out of the water, and in front was a track winding straight up the mountain.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The light in these caves is a wonderful lambent green, for the reflected water is malachite green itself; but I was glad when the passage was over, for it looked as if some impending mass must fall and crush us.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading It was strange to wade along through the swift, icy waters, with the snow-caves arching above us in the glowing sunlight.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The light in these caves is a wonderful lambent green, for the reflected water is malachite green itself; but I was glad when the passage was over, for it looked as if some impending mass must fall and crush us.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The light in these caves is a wonderful lambent green, for the reflected water is malachite green itself; but I was glad when the passage was over, for it looked as if some impending mass must fall and crush us.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading It was strange to wade along through the swift, icy waters, with the snow-caves arching above us in the glowing sunlight.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The light in these caves is a wonderful lambent green, for the reflected water is malachite green itself; but I was glad when the passage was over, for it looked as if some impending mass must fall and crush us.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading The light in these caves is a wonderful lambent green, for the reflected water is malachite green itself; but I was glad when the passage was over, for it looked as if some impending mass must fall and crush us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was strange to wade along through the swift, icy waters, with the snow-caves arching above us in the glowing sunlight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The light in these caves is a wonderful lambent green, for the reflected water is malachite green itself; but I was glad when the passage was over, for it looked as if some impending mass must fall and crush us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was strange to wade along through the swift, icy waters, with the snow-caves arching above us in the glowing sunlight.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The light in these caves is a wonderful lambent green, for the reflected water is malachite green itself; but I was glad when the passage was over, for it looked as if some impending mass must fall and crush us.
lambentadjective
softly bright or radiant
From this reading The light in these caves is a wonderful lambent green, for the reflected water is malachite green itself; but I was glad when the passage was over, for it looked as if some impending mass must fall and crush us.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The light in these caves is a wonderful lambent green, for the reflected water is malachite green itself; but I was glad when the passage was over, for it looked as if some impending mass must fall and crush us.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The light in these caves is a wonderful lambent green, for the reflected water is malachite green itself; but I was glad when the passage was over, for it looked as if some impending mass must fall and crush us.
malachitenoun
a green or blue mineral used as an ore of copper and for making ornamental objects
From this reading The light in these caves is a wonderful lambent green, for the reflected water is malachite green itself; but I was glad when the passage was over, for it looked as if some impending mass must fall and crush us.
marg
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From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading The light in these caves is a wonderful lambent green, for the reflected water is malachite green itself; but I was glad when the passage was over, for it looked as if some impending mass must fall and crush us.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading We climbed painfully out of the water, and in front was a track winding straight up the mountain.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The light in these caves is a wonderful lambent green, for the reflected water is malachite green itself; but I was glad when the passage was over, for it looked as if some impending mass must fall and crush us.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was clear that we could not ride up; but we could not delay, so we started as steadily as the ponies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We climbed painfully out of the water, and in front was a track winding straight up the mountain.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The light in these caves is a wonderful lambent green, for the reflected water is malachite green itself; but I was glad when the passage was over, for it looked as if some impending mass must fall and crush us.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading We climbed painfully out of the water, and in front was a track winding straight up the mountain.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading The light in these caves is a wonderful lambent green, for the reflected water is malachite green itself; but I was glad when the passage was over, for it looked as if some impending mass must fall and crush us.
a course of conduct
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading It was clear that we could not ride up; but we could not delay, so we started as steadily as the ponies.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading The light in these caves is a wonderful lambent green, for the reflected water is malachite green itself; but I was glad when the passage was over, for it looked as if some impending mass must fall and crush us.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It was clear that we could not ride up; but we could not delay, so we started as steadily as the ponies.
river-bed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
snow-caves
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From this reading It was strange to wade along through the swift, icy waters, with the snow-caves arching above us in the glowing sunlight.
snowsnounUS /snoʊz/
plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was clear that we could not ride up; but we could not delay, so we started as steadily as the ponies.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The light in these caves is a wonderful lambent green, for the reflected water is malachite green itself; but I was glad when the passage was over, for it looked as if some impending mass must fall and crush us.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was clear that we could not ride up; but we could not delay, so we started as steadily as the ponies.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading It was clear that we could not ride up; but we could not delay, so we started as steadily as the ponies.
successive (without a break)
From this reading We climbed painfully out of the water, and in front was a track winding straight up the mountain.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It was strange to wade along through the swift, icy waters, with the snow-caves arching above us in the glowing sunlight.
the rays of the sun
From this reading It was strange to wade along through the swift, icy waters, with the snow-caves arching above us in the glowing sunlight.
moving very fast
From this reading It was strange to wade along through the swift, icy waters, with the snow-caves arching above us in the glowing sunlight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was clear that we could not ride up; but we could not delay, so we started as steadily as the ponies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The light in these caves is a wonderful lambent green, for the reflected water is malachite green itself; but I was glad when the passage was over, for it looked as if some impending mass must fall and crush us.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was strange to wade along through the swift, icy waters, with the snow-caves arching above us in the glowing sunlight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading We climbed painfully out of the water, and in front was a track winding straight up the mountain.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was strange to wade along through the swift, icy waters, with the snow-caves arching above us in the glowing sunlight.
wadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading It was strange to wade along through the swift, icy waters, with the snow-caves arching above us in the glowing sunlight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The light in these caves is a wonderful lambent green, for the reflected water is malachite green itself; but I was glad when the passage was over, for it looked as if some impending mass must fall and crush us.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading It was strange to wade along through the swift, icy waters, with the snow-caves arching above us in the glowing sunlight.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
at the time that
From this reading The light in these caves is a wonderful lambent green, for the reflected water is malachite green itself; but I was glad when the passage was over, for it looked as if some impending mass must fall and crush us.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading We climbed painfully out of the water, and in front was a track winding straight up the mountain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading First we crossed the marg, shining with buttercups, and climbed a little way up a hill under the snows, and then dropped down to the river-bed under caves of snow for the path above was blocked.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The light in these caves is a wonderful lambent green, for the reflected water is malachite green itself; but I was glad when the passage was over, for it looked as if some impending mass must fall and crush us.
