used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Norbeck and Gutzon were friends who believed in each other’s magic, and Gutzon was a friend of Calvin Coolidge.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Norbeck was one of two South Dakotans who was really enthusiastic about making the Harney Peak region an object of national interest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Norbeck was one of two South Dakotans who was really enthusiastic about making the Harney Peak region an object of national interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Coolidge came out to the Game Lodge, thirty miles southwest of Rapid City, chiefly because Peter Norbeck suggested it and carefully laid the way for him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
any thing at all
From this reading You may make out of these premises anything you like.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
for the reason that
From this reading Coolidge came out to the Game Lodge, thirty miles southwest of Rapid City, chiefly because Peter Norbeck suggested it and carefully laid the way for him.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Norbeck and Gutzon were friends who believed in each other’s magic, and Gutzon was a friend of Calvin Coolidge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
CalvinnounUS /ˈkælvən/
United States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-)
From this reading Norbeck and Gutzon were friends who believed in each other’s magic, and Gutzon was a friend of Calvin Coolidge.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Coolidge came out to the Game Lodge, thirty miles southwest of Rapid City, chiefly because Peter Norbeck suggested it and carefully laid the way for him.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Coolidge came out to the Game Lodge, thirty miles southwest of Rapid City, chiefly because Peter Norbeck suggested it and carefully laid the way for him.
carvingnounUS /ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/
a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Coolidge came out to the Game Lodge, thirty miles southwest of Rapid City, chiefly because Peter Norbeck suggested it and carefully laid the way for him.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Coolidge came out to the Game Lodge, thirty miles southwest of Rapid City, chiefly because Peter Norbeck suggested it and carefully laid the way for him.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
CoolidgenounUS /ˈkuːlɪdʒ/
elected vice president and succeeded as 30th President of the United States when Harding died in 1923 (1872-1933)
From this reading Coolidge came out to the Game Lodge, thirty miles southwest of Rapid City, chiefly because Peter Norbeck suggested it and carefully laid the way for him.
Dakotans
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From this reading Norbeck was one of two South Dakotans who was really enthusiastic about making the Harney Peak region an object of national interest.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
remove the dust from
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Norbeck and Gutzon were friends who believed in each other’s magic, and Gutzon was a friend of Calvin Coolidge.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading Norbeck was one of two South Dakotans who was really enthusiastic about making the Harney Peak region an object of national interest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Coolidge came out to the Game Lodge, thirty miles southwest of Rapid City, chiefly because Peter Norbeck suggested it and carefully laid the way for him.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Norbeck and Gutzon were friends who believed in each other’s magic, and Gutzon was a friend of Calvin Coolidge.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Norbeck and Gutzon were friends who believed in each other’s magic, and Gutzon was a friend of Calvin Coolidge.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Coolidge came out to the Game Lodge, thirty miles southwest of Rapid City, chiefly because Peter Norbeck suggested it and carefully laid the way for him.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
Gutzon
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From this reading Norbeck and Gutzon were friends who believed in each other’s magic, and Gutzon was a friend of Calvin Coolidge.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
Harney
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From this reading Norbeck was one of two South Dakotans who was really enthusiastic about making the Harney Peak region an object of national interest.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Coolidge came out to the Game Lodge, thirty miles southwest of Rapid City, chiefly because Peter Norbeck suggested it and carefully laid the way for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
not in action or at work
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Norbeck and Gutzon were friends who believed in each other’s magic, and Gutzon was a friend of Calvin Coolidge.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Norbeck was one of two South Dakotans who was really enthusiastic about making the Harney Peak region an object of national interest.
isn't
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From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Coolidge came out to the Game Lodge, thirty miles southwest of Rapid City, chiefly because Peter Norbeck suggested it and carefully laid the way for him.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Coolidge came out to the Game Lodge, thirty miles southwest of Rapid City, chiefly because Peter Norbeck suggested it and carefully laid the way for him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading You may make out of these premises anything you like.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Coolidge came out to the Game Lodge, thirty miles southwest of Rapid City, chiefly because Peter Norbeck suggested it and carefully laid the way for him.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Norbeck and Gutzon were friends who believed in each other’s magic, and Gutzon was a friend of Calvin Coolidge.
engage in
From this reading You may make out of these premises anything you like.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Norbeck was one of two South Dakotans who was really enthusiastic about making the Harney Peak region an object of national interest.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You may make out of these premises anything you like.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Coolidge came out to the Game Lodge, thirty miles southwest of Rapid City, chiefly because Peter Norbeck suggested it and carefully laid the way for him.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Norbeck was one of two South Dakotans who was really enthusiastic about making the Harney Peak region an object of national interest.
Norbeck
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From this reading Coolidge came out to the Game Lodge, thirty miles southwest of Rapid City, chiefly because Peter Norbeck suggested it and carefully laid the way for him.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Norbeck was one of two South Dakotans who was really enthusiastic about making the Harney Peak region an object of national interest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Coolidge came out to the Game Lodge, thirty miles southwest of Rapid City, chiefly because Peter Norbeck suggested it and carefully laid the way for him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Norbeck was one of two South Dakotans who was really enthusiastic about making the Harney Peak region an object of national interest.
other's
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From this reading Norbeck and Gutzon were friends who believed in each other’s magic, and Gutzon was a friend of Calvin Coolidge.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Coolidge came out to the Game Lodge, thirty miles southwest of Rapid City, chiefly because Peter Norbeck suggested it and carefully laid the way for him.
PeaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Norbeck was one of two South Dakotans who was really enthusiastic about making the Harney Peak region an object of national interest.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Coolidge came out to the Game Lodge, thirty miles southwest of Rapid City, chiefly because Peter Norbeck suggested it and carefully laid the way for him.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading You may make out of these premises anything you like.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
RapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Coolidge came out to the Game Lodge, thirty miles southwest of Rapid City, chiefly because Peter Norbeck suggested it and carefully laid the way for him.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Norbeck was one of two South Dakotans who was really enthusiastic about making the Harney Peak region an object of national interest.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Norbeck was one of two South Dakotans who was really enthusiastic about making the Harney Peak region an object of national interest.
RushmorenounUS /ˈrʌʃmɔːr/
a mountain in the Black Hills of South Dakota; the likenesses of Washington and Jefferson and Lincoln and Roosevelt are carved on it
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
sloggedverbUS /slɑːɡd/
inflected form of “slog” — work doggedly or persistently
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Norbeck was one of two South Dakotans who was really enthusiastic about making the Harney Peak region an object of national interest.
southwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading Coolidge came out to the Game Lodge, thirty miles southwest of Rapid City, chiefly because Peter Norbeck suggested it and carefully laid the way for him.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Coolidge came out to the Game Lodge, thirty miles southwest of Rapid City, chiefly because Peter Norbeck suggested it and carefully laid the way for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Coolidge came out to the Game Lodge, thirty miles southwest of Rapid City, chiefly because Peter Norbeck suggested it and carefully laid the way for him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading You may make out of these premises anything you like.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Coolidge came out to the Game Lodge, thirty miles southwest of Rapid City, chiefly because Peter Norbeck suggested it and carefully laid the way for him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Coolidge came out to the Game Lodge, thirty miles southwest of Rapid City, chiefly because Peter Norbeck suggested it and carefully laid the way for him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Norbeck was one of two South Dakotans who was really enthusiastic about making the Harney Peak region an object of national interest.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Norbeck was one of two South Dakotans who was really enthusiastic about making the Harney Peak region an object of national interest.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Coolidge came out to the Game Lodge, thirty miles southwest of Rapid City, chiefly because Peter Norbeck suggested it and carefully laid the way for him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Norbeck and Gutzon were friends who believed in each other’s magic, and Gutzon was a friend of Calvin Coolidge.
at the time that
From this reading But there isn’t any doubt that the carving of Rushmore ceased to be idle conversation when the President arrived and slogged three miles up the hill through the dust to raise his hand and give the project its sacred quality.
which person or people
From this reading Norbeck was one of two South Dakotans who was really enthusiastic about making the Harney Peak region an object of national interest.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You may make out of these premises anything you like.
