aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "God send that all may be as well with us during this next journey as it has been during the last," said Pharaoh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "God send that all may be as well with us during this next journey as it has been during the last," said Pharaoh.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "God send that all may be as well with us during this next journey as it has been during the last," said Pharaoh.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "God send that all may be as well with us during this next journey as it has been during the last," said Pharaoh.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THE BLACK SHADOWS.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Howbeit, we were not disappointed with our night's work, for when the sun rose we found ourselves looking out upon the wide plain which stretches from those mountains to the sea-coast of the Pacific.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "God send that all may be as well with us during this next journey as it has been during the last," said Pharaoh.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Howbeit, we were not disappointed with our night's work, for when the sun rose we found ourselves looking out upon the wide plain which stretches from those mountains to the sea-coast of the Pacific.
set up or found
From this reading Howbeit, we were not disappointed with our night's work, for when the sun rose we found ourselves looking out upon the wide plain which stretches from those mountains to the sea-coast of the Pacific.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Howbeit, we were not disappointed with our night's work, for when the sun rose we found ourselves looking out upon the wide plain which stretches from those mountains to the sea-coast of the Pacific.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "God send that all may be as well with us during this next journey as it has been during the last," said Pharaoh.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half our journey was over.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "God send that all may be as well with us during this next journey as it has been during the last," said Pharaoh.
headwaynounUS /ˈhedweɪ/
vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
Howbeit
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From this reading Howbeit, we were not disappointed with our night's work, for when the sun rose we found ourselves looking out upon the wide plain which stretches from those mountains to the sea-coast of the Pacific.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "God send that all may be as well with us during this next journey as it has been during the last," said Pharaoh.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Half our journey was over.
immediately past
From this reading "God send that all may be as well with us during this next journey as it has been during the last," said Pharaoh.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Howbeit, we were not disappointed with our night's work, for when the sun rose we found ourselves looking out upon the wide plain which stretches from those mountains to the sea-coast of the Pacific.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "God send that all may be as well with us during this next journey as it has been during the last," said Pharaoh.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Howbeit, we were not disappointed with our night's work, for when the sun rose we found ourselves looking out upon the wide plain which stretches from those mountains to the sea-coast of the Pacific.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "God send that all may be as well with us during this next journey as it has been during the last," said Pharaoh.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Howbeit, we were not disappointed with our night's work, for when the sun rose we found ourselves looking out upon the wide plain which stretches from those mountains to the sea-coast of the Pacific.
not any; not one
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Howbeit, we were not disappointed with our night's work, for when the sun rose we found ourselves looking out upon the wide plain which stretches from those mountains to the sea-coast of the Pacific.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Howbeit, we were not disappointed with our night's work, for when the sun rose we found ourselves looking out upon the wide plain which stretches from those mountains to the sea-coast of the Pacific.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Howbeit, we were not disappointed with our night's work, for when the sun rose we found ourselves looking out upon the wide plain which stretches from those mountains to the sea-coast of the Pacific.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading Howbeit, we were not disappointed with our night's work, for when the sun rose we found ourselves looking out upon the wide plain which stretches from those mountains to the sea-coast of the Pacific.
PharaohnounUS /ˈferoʊ/
the title of the ancient Egyptian kings
From this reading "God send that all may be as well with us during this next journey as it has been during the last," said Pharaoh.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Howbeit, we were not disappointed with our night's work, for when the sun rose we found ourselves looking out upon the wide plain which stretches from those mountains to the sea-coast of the Pacific.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Howbeit, we were not disappointed with our night's work, for when the sun rose we found ourselves looking out upon the wide plain which stretches from those mountains to the sea-coast of the Pacific.
roughnessnounUS /ˈrʌfnəs/
a texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "God send that all may be as well with us during this next journey as it has been during the last," said Pharaoh.
sea-coastnoun
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Howbeit, we were not disappointed with our night's work, for when the sun rose we found ourselves looking out upon the wide plain which stretches from those mountains to the sea-coast of the Pacific.
sea-leveladjective
lying below the normal level
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "God send that all may be as well with us during this next journey as it has been during the last," said Pharaoh.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading THE BLACK SHADOWS.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading Howbeit, we were not disappointed with our night's work, for when the sun rose we found ourselves looking out upon the wide plain which stretches from those mountains to the sea-coast of the Pacific.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Howbeit, we were not disappointed with our night's work, for when the sun rose we found ourselves looking out upon the wide plain which stretches from those mountains to the sea-coast of the Pacific.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLACK SHADOWS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "God send that all may be as well with us during this next journey as it has been during the last," said Pharaoh.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Howbeit, we were not disappointed with our night's work, for when the sun rose we found ourselves looking out upon the wide plain which stretches from those mountains to the sea-coast of the Pacific.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Howbeit, we were not disappointed with our night's work, for when the sun rose we found ourselves looking out upon the wide plain which stretches from those mountains to the sea-coast of the Pacific.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Howbeit, we were not disappointed with our night's work, for when the sun rose we found ourselves looking out upon the wide plain which stretches from those mountains to the sea-coast of the Pacific.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "God send that all may be as well with us during this next journey as it has been during the last," said Pharaoh.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
(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 "God send that all may be as well with us during this next journey as it has been during the last," said Pharaoh.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
at the time that
From this reading Howbeit, we were not disappointed with our night's work, for when the sun rose we found ourselves looking out upon the wide plain which stretches from those mountains to the sea-coast of the Pacific.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Our course that night being of more than usual roughness and difficulty, we made little headway, and by morning we had done no more than reach the height of the mountain range over which we were climbing, and which at that point was some three or four thousand feet above sea-level.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Howbeit, we were not disappointed with our night's work, for when the sun rose we found ourselves looking out upon the wide plain which stretches from those mountains to the sea-coast of the Pacific.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Howbeit, we were not disappointed with our night's work, for when the sun rose we found ourselves looking out upon the wide plain which stretches from those mountains to the sea-coast of the Pacific.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Howbeit, we were not disappointed with our night's work, for when the sun rose we found ourselves looking out upon the wide plain which stretches from those mountains to the sea-coast of the Pacific.
