from one side of something to the other
From this reading Across the gorge we saw the towering Weiskugel, its snows turned to radiant silver while the valley was still in shadow.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The Ortler was transfigured, the Madatsch dazzling--almost blinding until our eyes had grown wonted to the brilliant spectacle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An early start is important when the main care is to keep the engine cool.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Cloudless skies favored our attempt.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading CROSSING THE STELVIO INTO ITALY It was before seven that we started on the long climb.
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading The Ortler was transfigured, the Madatsch dazzling--almost blinding until our eyes had grown wonted to the brilliant spectacle.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The Ortler was transfigured, the Madatsch dazzling--almost blinding until our eyes had grown wonted to the brilliant spectacle.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading An early start is important when the main care is to keep the engine cool.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading CROSSING THE STELVIO INTO ITALY It was before seven that we started on the long climb.
CloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading Cloudless skies favored our attempt.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading An early start is important when the main care is to keep the engine cool.
traveling across
From this reading CROSSING THE STELVIO INTO ITALY It was before seven that we started on the long climb.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading The Ortler was transfigured, the Madatsch dazzling--almost blinding until our eyes had grown wonted to the brilliant spectacle.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading An early start is important when the main care is to keep the engine cool.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading An early start is important when the main care is to keep the engine cool.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The Ortler was transfigured, the Madatsch dazzling--almost blinding until our eyes had grown wonted to the brilliant spectacle.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading Cloudless skies favored our attempt.
gorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading Across the gorge we saw the towering Weiskugel, its snows turned to radiant silver while the valley was still in shadow.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading The Ortler was transfigured, the Madatsch dazzling--almost blinding until our eyes had grown wonted to the brilliant spectacle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Ortler was transfigured, the Madatsch dazzling--almost blinding until our eyes had grown wonted to the brilliant spectacle.
of great significance or value
From this reading An early start is important when the main care is to keep the engine cool.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Across the gorge we saw the towering Weiskugel, its snows turned to radiant silver while the valley was still in shadow.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CROSSING THE STELVIO INTO ITALY It was before seven that we started on the long climb.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An early start is important when the main care is to keep the engine cool.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CROSSING THE STELVIO INTO ITALY It was before seven that we started on the long climb.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading CROSSING THE STELVIO INTO ITALY It was before seven that we started on the long climb.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Across the gorge we saw the towering Weiskugel, its snows turned to radiant silver while the valley was still in shadow.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading An early start is important when the main care is to keep the engine cool.
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 CROSSING THE STELVIO INTO ITALY It was before seven that we started on the long climb.
Madatsch
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From this reading The Ortler was transfigured, the Madatsch dazzling--almost blinding until our eyes had grown wonted to the brilliant spectacle.
most important element
From this reading An early start is important when the main care is to keep the engine cool.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CROSSING THE STELVIO INTO ITALY It was before seven that we started on the long climb.
Ortler
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From this reading The Ortler was transfigured, the Madatsch dazzling--almost blinding until our eyes had grown wonted to the brilliant spectacle.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Cloudless skies favored our attempt.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading Across the gorge we saw the towering Weiskugel, its snows turned to radiant silver while the valley was still in shadow.
cut with a saw
From this reading Across the gorge we saw the towering Weiskugel, its snows turned to radiant silver while the valley was still in shadow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading CROSSING THE STELVIO INTO ITALY It was before seven that we started on the long climb.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Across the gorge we saw the towering Weiskugel, its snows turned to radiant silver while the valley was still in shadow.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Across the gorge we saw the towering Weiskugel, its snows turned to radiant silver while the valley was still in shadow.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Cloudless skies favored our attempt.
snowsnounUS /snoʊz/
plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Across the gorge we saw the towering Weiskugel, its snows turned to radiant silver while the valley was still in shadow.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading The Ortler was transfigured, the Madatsch dazzling--almost blinding until our eyes had grown wonted to the brilliant spectacle.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading An early start is important when the main care is to keep the engine cool.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading CROSSING THE STELVIO INTO ITALY It was before seven that we started on the long climb.
STELVIO
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From this reading CROSSING THE STELVIO INTO ITALY It was before seven that we started on the long climb.
not in physical motion
From this reading Across the gorge we saw the towering Weiskugel, its snows turned to radiant silver while the valley was still in shadow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CROSSING THE STELVIO INTO ITALY It was before seven that we started on the long climb.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CROSSING THE STELVIO INTO ITALY It was before seven that we started on the long climb.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An early start is important when the main care is to keep the engine cool.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading Across the gorge we saw the towering Weiskugel, its snows turned to radiant silver while the valley was still in shadow.
transfigured
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From this reading The Ortler was transfigured, the Madatsch dazzling--almost blinding until our eyes had grown wonted to the brilliant spectacle.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Across the gorge we saw the towering Weiskugel, its snows turned to radiant silver while the valley was still in shadow.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The Ortler was transfigured, the Madatsch dazzling--almost blinding until our eyes had grown wonted to the brilliant spectacle.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Across the gorge we saw the towering Weiskugel, its snows turned to radiant silver while the valley was still in shadow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CROSSING THE STELVIO INTO ITALY It was before seven that we started on the long climb.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading CROSSING THE STELVIO INTO ITALY It was before seven that we started on the long climb.
Weiskugel
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From this reading Across the gorge we saw the towering Weiskugel, its snows turned to radiant silver while the valley was still in shadow.
at the time that
From this reading An early start is important when the main care is to keep the engine cool.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Across the gorge we saw the towering Weiskugel, its snows turned to radiant silver while the valley was still in shadow.
wontedadjective
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The Ortler was transfigured, the Madatsch dazzling--almost blinding until our eyes had grown wonted to the brilliant spectacle.
