used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sometimes a series of intricate and winding creeks and gullies would intercept their path, and in leading their horses up and down the steep sides, and in making a crossing for them over otherwise impassable places, hours would be spent.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAINS.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading For two days longer they travelled on before they got amongst the low bush-covered hills that formed the spurs of the great mountain range.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sometimes a series of intricate and winding creeks and gullies would intercept their path, and in leading their horses up and down the steep sides, and in making a crossing for them over otherwise impassable places, hours would be spent.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The time had not appeared long or dull to them, for they had been too fully occupied in surmounting the difficulties of the journey for the hours to hang heavily on their hands.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At other times a long line of _mulga_ scrub would stop them, through which, with the greatest damage to their skin and clothes, they had to force a way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sometimes a series of intricate and winding creeks and gullies would intercept their path, and in leading their horses up and down the steep sides, and in making a crossing for them over otherwise impassable places, hours would be spent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The time had not appeared long or dull to them, for they had been too fully occupied in surmounting the difficulties of the journey for the hours to hang heavily on their hands.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For two days longer they travelled on before they got amongst the low bush-covered hills that formed the spurs of the great mountain range.
bush-covered
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From this reading For two days longer they travelled on before they got amongst the low bush-covered hills that formed the spurs of the great mountain range.
clothing in general
From this reading At other times a long line of _mulga_ scrub would stop them, through which, with the greatest damage to their skin and clothes, they had to force a way.
creeksnounUS /kriːks/
plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Sometimes a series of intricate and winding creeks and gullies would intercept their path, and in leading their horses up and down the steep sides, and in making a crossing for them over otherwise impassable places, hours would be spent.
traveling across
From this reading Sometimes a series of intricate and winding creeks and gullies would intercept their path, and in leading their horses up and down the steep sides, and in making a crossing for them over otherwise impassable places, hours would be spent.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading At other times a long line of _mulga_ scrub would stop them, through which, with the greatest damage to their skin and clothes, they had to force a way.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For two days longer they travelled on before they got amongst the low bush-covered hills that formed the spurs of the great mountain range.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The time had not appeared long or dull to them, for they had been too fully occupied in surmounting the difficulties of the journey for the hours to hang heavily on their hands.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Sometimes a series of intricate and winding creeks and gullies would intercept their path, and in leading their horses up and down the steep sides, and in making a crossing for them over otherwise impassable places, hours would be spent.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The time had not appeared long or dull to them, for they had been too fully occupied in surmounting the difficulties of the journey for the hours to hang heavily on their hands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For two days longer they travelled on before they got amongst the low bush-covered hills that formed the spurs of the great mountain range.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading At other times a long line of _mulga_ scrub would stop them, through which, with the greatest damage to their skin and clothes, they had to force a way.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading For two days longer they travelled on before they got amongst the low bush-covered hills that formed the spurs of the great mountain range.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The time had not appeared long or dull to them, for they had been too fully occupied in surmounting the difficulties of the journey for the hours to hang heavily on their hands.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading For two days longer they travelled on before they got amongst the low bush-covered hills that formed the spurs of the great mountain range.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For two days longer they travelled on before they got amongst the low bush-covered hills that formed the spurs of the great mountain range.
highest in quality
From this reading At other times a long line of _mulga_ scrub would stop them, through which, with the greatest damage to their skin and clothes, they had to force a way.
gulliesnounUS /ˈɡʌliz/
plural of “gully” — deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
From this reading Sometimes a series of intricate and winding creeks and gullies would intercept their path, and in leading their horses up and down the steep sides, and in making a crossing for them over otherwise impassable places, hours would be spent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The time had not appeared long or dull to them, for they had been too fully occupied in surmounting the difficulties of the journey for the hours to hang heavily on their hands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The time had not appeared long or dull to them, for they had been too fully occupied in surmounting the difficulties of the journey for the hours to hang heavily on their hands.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading The time had not appeared long or dull to them, for they had been too fully occupied in surmounting the difficulties of the journey for the hours to hang heavily on their hands.
to a considerable degree
From this reading The time had not appeared long or dull to them, for they had been too fully occupied in surmounting the difficulties of the journey for the hours to hang heavily on their hands.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading For two days longer they travelled on before they got amongst the low bush-covered hills that formed the spurs of the great mountain range.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Sometimes a series of intricate and winding creeks and gullies would intercept their path, and in leading their horses up and down the steep sides, and in making a crossing for them over otherwise impassable places, hours would be spent.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The time had not appeared long or dull to them, for they had been too fully occupied in surmounting the difficulties of the journey for the hours to hang heavily on their hands.
impassableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/
incapable of being passed
From this reading Sometimes a series of intricate and winding creeks and gullies would intercept their path, and in leading their horses up and down the steep sides, and in making a crossing for them over otherwise impassable places, hours would be spent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The time had not appeared long or dull to them, for they had been too fully occupied in surmounting the difficulties of the journey for the hours to hang heavily on their hands.
interceptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsept/
seize on its way
From this reading Sometimes a series of intricate and winding creeks and gullies would intercept their path, and in leading their horses up and down the steep sides, and in making a crossing for them over otherwise impassable places, hours would be spent.
intricateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəkət/
having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
From this reading Sometimes a series of intricate and winding creeks and gullies would intercept their path, and in leading their horses up and down the steep sides, and in making a crossing for them over otherwise impassable places, hours would be spent.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The time had not appeared long or dull to them, for they had been too fully occupied in surmounting the difficulties of the journey for the hours to hang heavily on their hands.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Sometimes a series of intricate and winding creeks and gullies would intercept their path, and in leading their horses up and down the steep sides, and in making a crossing for them over otherwise impassable places, hours would be spent.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading At other times a long line of _mulga_ scrub would stop them, through which, with the greatest damage to their skin and clothes, they had to force a way.
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 The time had not appeared long or dull to them, for they had been too fully occupied in surmounting the difficulties of the journey for the hours to hang heavily on their hands.
for more time
From this reading For two days longer they travelled on before they got amongst the low bush-covered hills that formed the spurs of the great mountain range.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading For two days longer they travelled on before they got amongst the low bush-covered hills that formed the spurs of the great mountain range.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Sometimes a series of intricate and winding creeks and gullies would intercept their path, and in leading their horses up and down the steep sides, and in making a crossing for them over otherwise impassable places, hours would be spent.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading For two days longer they travelled on before they got amongst the low bush-covered hills that formed the spurs of the great mountain range.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAINS.
mulga
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From this reading At other times a long line of _mulga_ scrub would stop them, through which, with the greatest damage to their skin and clothes, they had to force a way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The time had not appeared long or dull to them, for they had been too fully occupied in surmounting the difficulties of the journey for the hours to hang heavily on their hands.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The time had not appeared long or dull to them, for they had been too fully occupied in surmounting the difficulties of the journey for the hours to hang heavily on their hands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For two days longer they travelled on before they got amongst the low bush-covered hills that formed the spurs of the great mountain range.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For two days longer they travelled on before they got amongst the low bush-covered hills that formed the spurs of the great mountain range.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The time had not appeared long or dull to them, for they had been too fully occupied in surmounting the difficulties of the journey for the hours to hang heavily on their hands.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At other times a long line of _mulga_ scrub would stop them, through which, with the greatest damage to their skin and clothes, they had to force a way.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Sometimes a series of intricate and winding creeks and gullies would intercept their path, and in leading their horses up and down the steep sides, and in making a crossing for them over otherwise impassable places, hours would be spent.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sometimes a series of intricate and winding creeks and gullies would intercept their path, and in leading their horses up and down the steep sides, and in making a crossing for them over otherwise impassable places, hours would be spent.
a course of conduct
From this reading Sometimes a series of intricate and winding creeks and gullies would intercept their path, and in leading their horses up and down the steep sides, and in making a crossing for them over otherwise impassable places, hours would be spent.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Sometimes a series of intricate and winding creeks and gullies would intercept their path, and in leading their horses up and down the steep sides, and in making a crossing for them over otherwise impassable places, hours would be spent.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading For two days longer they travelled on before they got amongst the low bush-covered hills that formed the spurs of the great mountain range.
scrubverbUS /skrʌb/
clean with hard rubbing
From this reading At other times a long line of _mulga_ scrub would stop them, through which, with the greatest damage to their skin and clothes, they had to force a way.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Sometimes a series of intricate and winding creeks and gullies would intercept their path, and in leading their horses up and down the steep sides, and in making a crossing for them over otherwise impassable places, hours would be spent.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Sometimes a series of intricate and winding creeks and gullies would intercept their path, and in leading their horses up and down the steep sides, and in making a crossing for them over otherwise impassable places, hours would be spent.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading At other times a long line of _mulga_ scrub would stop them, through which, with the greatest damage to their skin and clothes, they had to force a way.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes a series of intricate and winding creeks and gullies would intercept their path, and in leading their horses up and down the steep sides, and in making a crossing for them over otherwise impassable places, hours would be spent.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Sometimes a series of intricate and winding creeks and gullies would intercept their path, and in leading their horses up and down the steep sides, and in making a crossing for them over otherwise impassable places, hours would be spent.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading For two days longer they travelled on before they got amongst the low bush-covered hills that formed the spurs of the great mountain range.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Sometimes a series of intricate and winding creeks and gullies would intercept their path, and in leading their horses up and down the steep sides, and in making a crossing for them over otherwise impassable places, hours would be spent.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading At other times a long line of _mulga_ scrub would stop them, through which, with the greatest damage to their skin and clothes, they had to force a way.
surmountingverbUS /sərˈmaʊntɪŋ/
-ing form of “surmount” — get on top of; deal with successfully
From this reading The time had not appeared long or dull to them, for they had been too fully occupied in surmounting the difficulties of the journey for the hours to hang heavily on their hands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For two days longer they travelled on before they got amongst the low bush-covered hills that formed the spurs of the great mountain range.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMONG THE MOUNTAINS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The time had not appeared long or dull to them, for they had been too fully occupied in surmounting the difficulties of the journey for the hours to hang heavily on their hands.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The time had not appeared long or dull to them, for they had been too fully occupied in surmounting the difficulties of the journey for the hours to hang heavily on their hands.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For two days longer they travelled on before they got amongst the low bush-covered hills that formed the spurs of the great mountain range.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading At other times a long line of _mulga_ scrub would stop them, through which, with the greatest damage to their skin and clothes, they had to force a way.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time had not appeared long or dull to them, for they had been too fully occupied in surmounting the difficulties of the journey for the hours to hang heavily on their hands.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At other times a long line of _mulga_ scrub would stop them, through which, with the greatest damage to their skin and clothes, they had to force a way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The time had not appeared long or dull to them, for they had been too fully occupied in surmounting the difficulties of the journey for the hours to hang heavily on their hands.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The time had not appeared long or dull to them, for they had been too fully occupied in surmounting the difficulties of the journey for the hours to hang heavily on their hands.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading For two days longer they travelled on before they got amongst the low bush-covered hills that formed the spurs of the great mountain range.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For two days longer they travelled on before they got amongst the low bush-covered hills that formed the spurs of the great mountain range.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sometimes a series of intricate and winding creeks and gullies would intercept their path, and in leading their horses up and down the steep sides, and in making a crossing for them over otherwise impassable places, hours would be spent.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At other times a long line of _mulga_ scrub would stop them, through which, with the greatest damage to their skin and clothes, they had to force a way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At other times a long line of _mulga_ scrub would stop them, through which, with the greatest damage to their skin and clothes, they had to force a way.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading Sometimes a series of intricate and winding creeks and gullies would intercept their path, and in leading their horses up and down the steep sides, and in making a crossing for them over otherwise impassable places, hours would be spent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At other times a long line of _mulga_ scrub would stop them, through which, with the greatest damage to their skin and clothes, they had to force a way.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sometimes a series of intricate and winding creeks and gullies would intercept their path, and in leading their horses up and down the steep sides, and in making a crossing for them over otherwise impassable places, hours would be spent.
