used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Arthur Delaine was strolling and smoking on the broad wooden balcony, which in the rear of the hotel at Banff overlooks a wide scene of alp and water.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Craggy mountains drop almost to the river's edge on one side; on the other, pine woods mask the railway and the hills; while in the distance shine the snow-peaks of the Rockies.
alpnoun
any high mountain
From this reading Arthur Delaine was strolling and smoking on the broad wooden balcony, which in the rear of the hotel at Banff overlooks a wide scene of alp and water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arthur Delaine was strolling and smoking on the broad wooden balcony, which in the rear of the hotel at Banff overlooks a wide scene of alp and water.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur Delaine was strolling and smoking on the broad wooden balcony, which in the rear of the hotel at Banff overlooks a wide scene of alp and water.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is the gateway of the mountains, fair and widely spaced, as becomes their dignity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arthur Delaine was strolling and smoking on the broad wooden balcony, which in the rear of the hotel at Banff overlooks a wide scene of alp and water.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading Arthur Delaine was strolling and smoking on the broad wooden balcony, which in the rear of the hotel at Banff overlooks a wide scene of alp and water.
BanffnounUS /bænf/
a popular vacation spot in the Canadian Rockies
From this reading Arthur Delaine was strolling and smoking on the broad wooden balcony, which in the rear of the hotel at Banff overlooks a wide scene of alp and water.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It is the gateway of the mountains, fair and widely spaced, as becomes their dignity.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The splendid Bow River comes swirling past the hotel, on its rush from the high mountains to the plains of Saskatchewan.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Arthur Delaine was strolling and smoking on the broad wooden balcony, which in the rear of the hotel at Banff overlooks a wide scene of alp and water.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading The splendid Bow River comes swirling past the hotel, on its rush from the high mountains to the plains of Saskatchewan.
CraggyadjectiveUS /ˈkræɡi/
having hills and crags
From this reading Craggy mountains drop almost to the river's edge on one side; on the other, pine woods mask the railway and the hills; while in the distance shine the snow-peaks of the Rockies.
Delaine
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From this reading Arthur Delaine was strolling and smoking on the broad wooden balcony, which in the rear of the hotel at Banff overlooks a wide scene of alp and water.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading It is the gateway of the mountains, fair and widely spaced, as becomes their dignity.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Craggy mountains drop almost to the river's edge on one side; on the other, pine woods mask the railway and the hills; while in the distance shine the snow-peaks of the Rockies.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Craggy mountains drop almost to the river's edge on one side; on the other, pine woods mask the railway and the hills; while in the distance shine the snow-peaks of the Rockies.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Craggy mountains drop almost to the river's edge on one side; on the other, pine woods mask the railway and the hills; while in the distance shine the snow-peaks of the Rockies.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It is the gateway of the mountains, fair and widely spaced, as becomes their dignity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The splendid Bow River comes swirling past the hotel, on its rush from the high mountains to the plains of Saskatchewan.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading It is the gateway of the mountains, fair and widely spaced, as becomes their dignity.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The splendid Bow River comes swirling past the hotel, on its rush from the high mountains to the plains of Saskatchewan.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Craggy mountains drop almost to the river's edge on one side; on the other, pine woods mask the railway and the hills; while in the distance shine the snow-peaks of the Rockies.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Arthur Delaine was strolling and smoking on the broad wooden balcony, which in the rear of the hotel at Banff overlooks a wide scene of alp and water.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Delaine, however, was not observing the scenery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Arthur Delaine was strolling and smoking on the broad wooden balcony, which in the rear of the hotel at Banff overlooks a wide scene of alp and water.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the gateway of the mountains, fair and widely spaced, as becomes their dignity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the gateway of the mountains, fair and widely spaced, as becomes their dignity.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The splendid Bow River comes swirling past the hotel, on its rush from the high mountains to the plains of Saskatchewan.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading Craggy mountains drop almost to the river's edge on one side; on the other, pine woods mask the railway and the hills; while in the distance shine the snow-peaks of the Rockies.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The splendid Bow River comes swirling past the hotel, on its rush from the high mountains to the plains of Saskatchewan.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Delaine, however, was not observing the scenery.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Delaine, however, was not observing the scenery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Arthur Delaine was strolling and smoking on the broad wooden balcony, which in the rear of the hotel at Banff overlooks a wide scene of alp and water.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Arthur Delaine was strolling and smoking on the broad wooden balcony, which in the rear of the hotel at Banff overlooks a wide scene of alp and water.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Craggy mountains drop almost to the river's edge on one side; on the other, pine woods mask the railway and the hills; while in the distance shine the snow-peaks of the Rockies.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Craggy mountains drop almost to the river's edge on one side; on the other, pine woods mask the railway and the hills; while in the distance shine the snow-peaks of the Rockies.
overlooksnounUS /ˈoʊvərlʊks/
plural of “overlook” — a high place affording a good view
From this reading Arthur Delaine was strolling and smoking on the broad wooden balcony, which in the rear of the hotel at Banff overlooks a wide scene of alp and water.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The splendid Bow River comes swirling past the hotel, on its rush from the high mountains to the plains of Saskatchewan.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading Craggy mountains drop almost to the river's edge on one side; on the other, pine woods mask the railway and the hills; while in the distance shine the snow-peaks of the Rockies.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading The splendid Bow River comes swirling past the hotel, on its rush from the high mountains to the plains of Saskatchewan.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Craggy mountains drop almost to the river's edge on one side; on the other, pine woods mask the railway and the hills; while in the distance shine the snow-peaks of the Rockies.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Arthur Delaine was strolling and smoking on the broad wooden balcony, which in the rear of the hotel at Banff overlooks a wide scene of alp and water.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The splendid Bow River comes swirling past the hotel, on its rush from the high mountains to the plains of Saskatchewan.
river'snounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
possessive form of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Craggy mountains drop almost to the river's edge on one side; on the other, pine woods mask the railway and the hills; while in the distance shine the snow-peaks of the Rockies.
RockiesnounUS /ˈrɑːkiz/
the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide
From this reading Craggy mountains drop almost to the river's edge on one side; on the other, pine woods mask the railway and the hills; while in the distance shine the snow-peaks of the Rockies.
move hurridly
From this reading The splendid Bow River comes swirling past the hotel, on its rush from the high mountains to the plains of Saskatchewan.
SaskatchewannounUS /sæˈskætʃəwɔːn/
one of the three prairie provinces in west central Canada
From this reading The splendid Bow River comes swirling past the hotel, on its rush from the high mountains to the plains of Saskatchewan.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Arthur Delaine was strolling and smoking on the broad wooden balcony, which in the rear of the hotel at Banff overlooks a wide scene of alp and water.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading Delaine, however, was not observing the scenery.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Craggy mountains drop almost to the river's edge on one side; on the other, pine woods mask the railway and the hills; while in the distance shine the snow-peaks of the Rockies.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Craggy mountains drop almost to the river's edge on one side; on the other, pine woods mask the railway and the hills; while in the distance shine the snow-peaks of the Rockies.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Arthur Delaine was strolling and smoking on the broad wooden balcony, which in the rear of the hotel at Banff overlooks a wide scene of alp and water.
snow-peaks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Craggy mountains drop almost to the river's edge on one side; on the other, pine woods mask the railway and the hills; while in the distance shine the snow-peaks of the Rockies.
spacedadjectiveUS /speɪst/
spaced apart
From this reading It is the gateway of the mountains, fair and widely spaced, as becomes their dignity.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The splendid Bow River comes swirling past the hotel, on its rush from the high mountains to the plains of Saskatchewan.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Arthur Delaine was strolling and smoking on the broad wooden balcony, which in the rear of the hotel at Banff overlooks a wide scene of alp and water.
swirlingverbUS /ˈswɜːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “swirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading The splendid Bow River comes swirling past the hotel, on its rush from the high mountains to the plains of Saskatchewan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Arthur Delaine was strolling and smoking on the broad wooden balcony, which in the rear of the hotel at Banff overlooks a wide scene of alp and water.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is the gateway of the mountains, fair and widely spaced, as becomes their dignity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The splendid Bow River comes swirling past the hotel, on its rush from the high mountains to the plains of Saskatchewan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Arthur Delaine was strolling and smoking on the broad wooden balcony, which in the rear of the hotel at Banff overlooks a wide scene of alp and water.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Arthur Delaine was strolling and smoking on the broad wooden balcony, which in the rear of the hotel at Banff overlooks a wide scene of alp and water.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Arthur Delaine was strolling and smoking on the broad wooden balcony, which in the rear of the hotel at Banff overlooks a wide scene of alp and water.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Craggy mountains drop almost to the river's edge on one side; on the other, pine woods mask the railway and the hills; while in the distance shine the snow-peaks of the Rockies.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Arthur Delaine was strolling and smoking on the broad wooden balcony, which in the rear of the hotel at Banff overlooks a wide scene of alp and water.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading It is the gateway of the mountains, fair and widely spaced, as becomes their dignity.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Arthur Delaine was strolling and smoking on the broad wooden balcony, which in the rear of the hotel at Banff overlooks a wide scene of alp and water.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Craggy mountains drop almost to the river's edge on one side; on the other, pine woods mask the railway and the hills; while in the distance shine the snow-peaks of the Rockies.
