1
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Begun in No. 1 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, November 4.] THE BRAVE SWISS BOY.
4
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Begun in No. 1 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, November 4.] THE BRAVE SWISS BOY.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _II.--A PERILOUS ADVENTURE._ It was still early in the day when Walter left the cottage a second time.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading _II.--A PERILOUS ADVENTURE._ It was still early in the day when Walter left the cottage a second time.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His heart was cheerful, and his movements light and rapid.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading [Begun in No. 1 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, November 4.] THE BRAVE SWISS BOY.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Instead, however, of taking the road leading to the inn, he struck off in a zigzag path through the valley toward the Engelhorn, whose jagged and lofty peaks rose far up into the blue sky.
a youthful male person
From this reading [Begun in No. 1 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, November 4.] THE BRAVE SWISS BOY.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading [Begun in No. 1 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, November 4.] THE BRAVE SWISS BOY.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
burnishedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrnɪʃt/
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
put or send forth
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading His heart was cheerful, and his movements light and rapid.
a small house with a single story
From this reading _II.--A PERILOUS ADVENTURE._ It was still early in the day when Walter left the cottage a second time.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _II.--A PERILOUS ADVENTURE._ It was still early in the day when Walter left the cottage a second time.
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 _II.--A PERILOUS ADVENTURE._ It was still early in the day when Walter left the cottage a second time.
Engelhorn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead, however, of taking the road leading to the inn, he struck off in a zigzag path through the valley toward the Engelhorn, whose jagged and lofty peaks rose far up into the blue sky.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Instead, however, of taking the road leading to the inn, he struck off in a zigzag path through the valley toward the Engelhorn, whose jagged and lofty peaks rose far up into the blue sky.
glaciernounUS /ˈɡleɪʃər/
a slowly moving mass of ice
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
HARPER'SnounUS /ˈhɑːrpərz/
possessive form of “harper” — someone who plays the harp
From this reading [Begun in No. 1 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, November 4.] THE BRAVE SWISS BOY.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead, however, of taking the road leading to the inn, he struck off in a zigzag path through the valley toward the Engelhorn, whose jagged and lofty peaks rose far up into the blue sky.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His heart was cheerful, and his movements light and rapid.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His heart was cheerful, and his movements light and rapid.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Instead, however, of taking the road leading to the inn, he struck off in a zigzag path through the valley toward the Engelhorn, whose jagged and lofty peaks rose far up into the blue sky.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _II.--A PERILOUS ADVENTURE._ It was still early in the day when Walter left the cottage a second time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Begun in No. 1 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, November 4.] THE BRAVE SWISS BOY.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Instead, however, of taking the road leading to the inn, he struck off in a zigzag path through the valley toward the Engelhorn, whose jagged and lofty peaks rose far up into the blue sky.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead, however, of taking the road leading to the inn, he struck off in a zigzag path through the valley toward the Engelhorn, whose jagged and lofty peaks rose far up into the blue sky.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Instead, however, of taking the road leading to the inn, he struck off in a zigzag path through the valley toward the Engelhorn, whose jagged and lofty peaks rose far up into the blue sky.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _II.--A PERILOUS ADVENTURE._ It was still early in the day when Walter left the cottage a second time.
jaggedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒæɡəd/
having a sharply uneven surface or outline
From this reading Instead, however, of taking the road leading to the inn, he struck off in a zigzag path through the valley toward the Engelhorn, whose jagged and lofty peaks rose far up into the blue sky.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Instead, however, of taking the road leading to the inn, he struck off in a zigzag path through the valley toward the Engelhorn, whose jagged and lofty peaks rose far up into the blue sky.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading _II.--A PERILOUS ADVENTURE._ It was still early in the day when Walter left the cottage a second time.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading His heart was cheerful, and his movements light and rapid.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Instead, however, of taking the road leading to the inn, he struck off in a zigzag path through the valley toward the Engelhorn, whose jagged and lofty peaks rose far up into the blue sky.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading His heart was cheerful, and his movements light and rapid.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
not any; not one
From this reading [Begun in No. 1 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, November 4.] THE BRAVE SWISS BOY.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading [Begun in No. 1 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, November 4.] THE BRAVE SWISS BOY.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Begun in No. 1 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, November 4.] THE BRAVE SWISS BOY.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Instead, however, of taking the road leading to the inn, he struck off in a zigzag path through the valley toward the Engelhorn, whose jagged and lofty peaks rose far up into the blue sky.
a course of conduct
From this reading Instead, however, of taking the road leading to the inn, he struck off in a zigzag path through the valley toward the Engelhorn, whose jagged and lofty peaks rose far up into the blue sky.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Instead, however, of taking the road leading to the inn, he struck off in a zigzag path through the valley toward the Engelhorn, whose jagged and lofty peaks rose far up into the blue sky.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading [Begun in No. 1 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, November 4.] THE BRAVE SWISS BOY.
PERILOUSadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading _II.--A PERILOUS ADVENTURE._ It was still early in the day when Walter left the cottage a second time.
prismaticadjectiveUS /prɪzˈmætɪk/
of or relating to or resembling or constituting a prism
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading His heart was cheerful, and his movements light and rapid.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Instead, however, of taking the road leading to the inn, he struck off in a zigzag path through the valley toward the Engelhorn, whose jagged and lofty peaks rose far up into the blue sky.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Instead, however, of taking the road leading to the inn, he struck off in a zigzag path through the valley toward the Engelhorn, whose jagged and lofty peaks rose far up into the blue sky.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _II.--A PERILOUS ADVENTURE._ It was still early in the day when Walter left the cottage a second time.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Instead, however, of taking the road leading to the inn, he struck off in a zigzag path through the valley toward the Engelhorn, whose jagged and lofty peaks rose far up into the blue sky.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
not in physical motion
From this reading _II.--A PERILOUS ADVENTURE._ It was still early in the day when Walter left the cottage a second time.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Instead, however, of taking the road leading to the inn, he struck off in a zigzag path through the valley toward the Engelhorn, whose jagged and lofty peaks rose far up into the blue sky.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
SWISSnounUS /swɪs/
the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland
From this reading [Begun in No. 1 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, November 4.] THE BRAVE SWISS BOY.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Instead, however, of taking the road leading to the inn, he struck off in a zigzag path through the valley toward the Engelhorn, whose jagged and lofty peaks rose far up into the blue sky.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Begun in No. 1 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, November 4.] THE BRAVE SWISS BOY.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Instead, however, of taking the road leading to the inn, he struck off in a zigzag path through the valley toward the Engelhorn, whose jagged and lofty peaks rose far up into the blue sky.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _II.--A PERILOUS ADVENTURE._ It was still early in the day when Walter left the cottage a second time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Instead, however, of taking the road leading to the inn, he struck off in a zigzag path through the valley toward the Engelhorn, whose jagged and lofty peaks rose far up into the blue sky.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Instead, however, of taking the road leading to the inn, he struck off in a zigzag path through the valley toward the Engelhorn, whose jagged and lofty peaks rose far up into the blue sky.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Instead, however, of taking the road leading to the inn, he struck off in a zigzag path through the valley toward the Engelhorn, whose jagged and lofty peaks rose far up into the blue sky.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Instead, however, of taking the road leading to the inn, he struck off in a zigzag path through the valley toward the Engelhorn, whose jagged and lofty peaks rose far up into the blue sky.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading _II.--A PERILOUS ADVENTURE._ It was still early in the day when Walter left the cottage a second time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _II.--A PERILOUS ADVENTURE._ It was still early in the day when Walter left the cottage a second time.
WellbornadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈbɔːrn/
of good or upper-class lineage
From this reading After a short time he reached the large and splendid glacier that lies between the Engelhorn and Wellborn, cast a hasty glance at the beautiful masses of ice burnished to prismatic brilliancy by the morning sun, and then turned to the left toward a steep and narrow path leading to the summit.
at the time that
From this reading _II.--A PERILOUS ADVENTURE._ It was still early in the day when Walter left the cottage a second time.
belonging to which person
From this reading Instead, however, of taking the road leading to the inn, he struck off in a zigzag path through the valley toward the Engelhorn, whose jagged and lofty peaks rose far up into the blue sky.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading [Begun in No. 1 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, November 4.] THE BRAVE SWISS BOY.
zigzagverbUS /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/
travel along a zigzag path
From this reading Instead, however, of taking the road leading to the inn, he struck off in a zigzag path through the valley toward the Engelhorn, whose jagged and lofty peaks rose far up into the blue sky.
