used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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AlaskanounUS /əˈlæskə/
a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union
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AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Few people have sailed up the wonderful fiords, which, as great water-floored canyons, run back forty or fifty miles into the interior.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The mountains which border the British Columbia coast between the mouth of the Frazer River and the southeastern point of Alaska are still unknown to the world at large.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Few people have sailed up the wonderful fiords, which, as great water-floored canyons, run back forty or fifty miles into the interior.
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading Fewer still have penetrated by land into the mountains where there are neither roads nor trails, and where progress on foot is barred by a thousand insurmountable obstacles.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The mountains which border the British Columbia coast between the mouth of the Frazer River and the southeastern point of Alaska are still unknown to the world at large.
BlackfootnounUS /ˈblækfʊt/
a member of a warlike group of Algonquians living in the northwestern plains
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bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
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Boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
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the people of Great Britain
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showing who or what does the action
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CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
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small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
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canyonsnounUS /ˈkænjənz/
plural of “canyon” — a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
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ChinooknounUS /ʃɪˈnʊk/
a warm dry wind blowing down the eastern slopes of the Rockies
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the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The mountains which border the British Columbia coast between the mouth of the Frazer River and the southeastern point of Alaska are still unknown to the world at large.
ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
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lying toward or situated in the east
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EngravingsnounUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋz/
plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving
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etc
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few people have sailed up the wonderful fiords, which, as great water-floored canyons, run back forty or fifty miles into the interior.
FeweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading Fewer still have penetrated by land into the mountains where there are neither roads nor trails, and where progress on foot is barred by a thousand insurmountable obstacles.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Few people have sailed up the wonderful fiords, which, as great water-floored canyons, run back forty or fifty miles into the interior.
fiords
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From this reading Few people have sailed up the wonderful fiords, which, as great water-floored canyons, run back forty or fifty miles into the interior.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Fewer still have penetrated by land into the mountains where there are neither roads nor trails, and where progress on foot is barred by a thousand insurmountable obstacles.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Few people have sailed up the wonderful fiords, which, as great water-floored canyons, run back forty or fifty miles into the interior.
FrazernounUS /ˈfreɪzər/
English social anthropologist noted for studies of primitive religion and magic (1854-1941)
From this reading The mountains which border the British Columbia coast between the mouth of the Frazer River and the southeastern point of Alaska are still unknown to the world at large.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Few people have sailed up the wonderful fiords, which, as great water-floored canyons, run back forty or fifty miles into the interior.
Half-tone
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
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https
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
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plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
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insurmountableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbəl/
not capable of being surmounted or overcome
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interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Few people have sailed up the wonderful fiords, which, as great water-floored canyons, run back forty or fifty miles into the interior.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Few people have sailed up the wonderful fiords, which, as great water-floored canyons, run back forty or fifty miles into the interior.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a small worthless amount
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the land on which real estate is located
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largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
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plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
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plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The mountains which border the British Columbia coast between the mouth of the Frazer River and the southeastern point of Alaska are still unknown to the world at large.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The mountains which border the British Columbia coast between the mouth of the Frazer River and the southeastern point of Alaska are still unknown to the world at large.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Fewer still have penetrated by land into the mountains where there are neither roads nor trails, and where progress on foot is barred by a thousand insurmountable obstacles.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Fewer still have penetrated by land into the mountains where there are neither roads nor trails, and where progress on foot is barred by a thousand insurmountable obstacles.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fewer still have penetrated by land into the mountains where there are neither roads nor trails, and where progress on foot is barred by a thousand insurmountable obstacles.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Few people have sailed up the wonderful fiords, which, as great water-floored canyons, run back forty or fifty miles into the interior.
PawneenounUS /ˈpɔːˈniː/
a member of the Pawnee nation formerly living in Nebraska and Kansas but now largely in Oklahoma
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penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Fewer still have penetrated by land into the mountains where there are neither roads nor trails, and where progress on foot is barred by a thousand insurmountable obstacles.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Few people have sailed up the wonderful fiords, which, as great water-floored canyons, run back forty or fifty miles into the interior.
PhotographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
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a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The mountains which border the British Columbia coast between the mouth of the Frazer River and the southeastern point of Alaska are still unknown to the world at large.
exert pressure or force to or upon
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gradual improvement or growth or development
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Ranchman
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a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
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roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Fewer still have penetrated by land into the mountains where there are neither roads nor trails, and where progress on foot is barred by a thousand insurmountable obstacles.
RockiesnounUS /ˈrɑːkiz/
the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide
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move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Few people have sailed up the wonderful fiords, which, as great water-floored canyons, run back forty or fifty miles into the interior.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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southeasternadjectiveUS /ˌsaʊˈθiːstərn/
situated in or oriented toward the southeast
From this reading The mountains which border the British Columbia coast between the mouth of the Frazer River and the southeastern point of Alaska are still unknown to the world at large.
not in physical motion
From this reading The mountains which border the British Columbia coast between the mouth of the Frazer River and the southeastern point of Alaska are still unknown to the world at large.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
From this reading Fewer still have penetrated by land into the mountains where there are neither roads nor trails, and where progress on foot is barred by a thousand insurmountable obstacles.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Fewer still have penetrated by land into the mountains where there are neither roads nor trails, and where progress on foot is barred by a thousand insurmountable obstacles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The mountains which border the British Columbia coast between the mouth of the Frazer River and the southeastern point of Alaska are still unknown to the world at large.
To-day
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trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Fewer still have penetrated by land into the mountains where there are neither roads nor trails, and where progress on foot is barred by a thousand insurmountable obstacles.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
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UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
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not known
From this reading The mountains which border the British Columbia coast between the mouth of the Frazer River and the southeastern point of Alaska are still unknown to the world at large.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
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an act of traveling by water
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water-floored
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From this reading Few people have sailed up the wonderful fiords, which, as great water-floored canyons, run back forty or fifty miles into the interior.
in or at the place that
From this reading Fewer still have penetrated by land into the mountains where there are neither roads nor trails, and where progress on foot is barred by a thousand insurmountable obstacles.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The mountains which border the British Columbia coast between the mouth of the Frazer River and the southeastern point of Alaska are still unknown to the world at large.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Few people have sailed up the wonderful fiords, which, as great water-floored canyons, run back forty or fifty miles into the interior.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The mountains which border the British Columbia coast between the mouth of the Frazer River and the southeastern point of Alaska are still unknown to the world at large.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
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