used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is profitable to rest early in a walk, and to break it by frequently sitting down for a few moments at a time.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading It should be your aim to see things on the way up, as well as from the summit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is profitable to rest early in a walk, and to break it by frequently sitting down for a few moments at a time.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Remember you are not to care who gets to the top of the mountain first.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It should be your aim to see things on the way up, as well as from the summit.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading If one often turns to get views from behind, the ascent gradually prepares one's mind for the climacteric vision from the top.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is profitable to rest early in a walk, and to break it by frequently sitting down for a few moments at a time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It should be your aim to see things on the way up, as well as from the summit.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading If one often turns to get views from behind, the ascent gradually prepares one's mind for the climacteric vision from the top.
terminate
From this reading It is profitable to rest early in a walk, and to break it by frequently sitting down for a few moments at a time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is profitable to rest early in a walk, and to break it by frequently sitting down for a few moments at a time.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Remember you are not to care who gets to the top of the mountain first.
climactericnoun
a period in a man's life corresponding to menopause
From this reading If one often turns to get views from behind, the ascent gradually prepares one's mind for the climacteric vision from the top.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do not walk too rapidly.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It is profitable to rest early in a walk, and to break it by frequently sitting down for a few moments at a 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 It is profitable to rest early in a walk, and to break it by frequently sitting down for a few moments at a time.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It is profitable to rest early in a walk, and to break it by frequently sitting down for a few moments at a time.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Remember you are not to care who gets to the top of the mountain first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is profitable to rest early in a walk, and to break it by frequently sitting down for a few moments at a time.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It is profitable to rest early in a walk, and to break it by frequently sitting down for a few moments at a time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It should be your aim to see things on the way up, as well as from the summit.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If one often turns to get views from behind, the ascent gradually prepares one's mind for the climacteric vision from the top.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading Remember you are not to care who gets to the top of the mountain first.
in a gradual manner
From this reading If one often turns to get views from behind, the ascent gradually prepares one's mind for the climacteric vision from the top.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If one often turns to get views from behind, the ascent gradually prepares one's mind for the climacteric vision from the top.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is profitable to rest early in a walk, and to break it by frequently sitting down for a few moments at a time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is profitable to rest early in a walk, and to break it by frequently sitting down for a few moments at a time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is profitable to rest early in a walk, and to break it by frequently sitting down for a few moments at a time.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading If one often turns to get views from behind, the ascent gradually prepares one's mind for the climacteric vision from the top.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading It is profitable to rest early in a walk, and to break it by frequently sitting down for a few moments at a time.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Remember you are not to care who gets to the top of the mountain first.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Do not walk too rapidly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Remember you are not to care who gets to the top of the mountain first.
many times at short intervals
From this reading If one often turns to get views from behind, the ascent gradually prepares one's mind for the climacteric vision from the top.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It should be your aim to see things on the way up, as well as from the summit.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If one often turns to get views from behind, the ascent gradually prepares one's mind for the climacteric vision from the top.
one's
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From this reading If one often turns to get views from behind, the ascent gradually prepares one's mind for the climacteric vision from the top.
preparesverbUS /priˈperz/
third-person singular of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading If one often turns to get views from behind, the ascent gradually prepares one's mind for the climacteric vision from the top.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading It is profitable to rest early in a walk, and to break it by frequently sitting down for a few moments at a time.
with speed
From this reading Do not walk too rapidly.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Remember you are not to care who gets to the top of the mountain first.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It is profitable to rest early in a walk, and to break it by frequently sitting down for a few moments at a time.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It should be your aim to see things on the way up, as well as from the summit.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It should be your aim to see things on the way up, as well as from the summit.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading It is profitable to rest early in a walk, and to break it by frequently sitting down for a few moments at a time.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading It should be your aim to see things on the way up, as well as from the summit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Remember you are not to care who gets to the top of the mountain first.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It should be your aim to see things on the way up, as well as from the summit.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is profitable to rest early in a walk, and to break it by frequently sitting down for a few moments at a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is profitable to rest early in a walk, and to break it by frequently sitting down for a few moments at a time.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Do not walk too rapidly.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Remember you are not to care who gets to the top of the mountain first.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading If one often turns to get views from behind, the ascent gradually prepares one's mind for the climacteric vision from the top.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It should be your aim to see things on the way up, as well as from the summit.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading If one often turns to get views from behind, the ascent gradually prepares one's mind for the climacteric vision from the top.
a vivid mental image
From this reading If one often turns to get views from behind, the ascent gradually prepares one's mind for the climacteric vision from the top.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading It is profitable to rest early in a walk, and to break it by frequently sitting down for a few moments at a time.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It should be your aim to see things on the way up, as well as from the summit.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It should be your aim to see things on the way up, as well as from the summit.
which person or people
From this reading Remember you are not to care who gets to the top of the mountain first.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Remember you are not to care who gets to the top of the mountain first.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It should be your aim to see things on the way up, as well as from the summit.
