AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A row of young men and women followed a ledge that crossed the face of the steep crag; Mortimer Hyslop leading, a girl and Vernon a few yards behind, Lister and Barbara farther off.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was cool and cautious and did not undertake a climb until he was satisfied about his companions' powers.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LISTER CLEARS THE GROUND The sun was on the rocks and the lichen shone in rings of soft and varied color.
Barbara
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A row of young men and women followed a ledge that crossed the face of the steep crag; Mortimer Hyslop leading, a girl and Vernon a few yards behind, Lister and Barbara farther off.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading A row of young men and women followed a ledge that crossed the face of the steep crag; Mortimer Hyslop leading, a girl and Vernon a few yards behind, Lister and Barbara farther off.
BlueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Blue shadows filled the dale, which, from the side of the Buttress, looked profoundly deep.
ButtressverbUS /ˈbʌtrəs/
reinforce with a buttress
From this reading Blue shadows filled the dale, which, from the side of the Buttress, looked profoundly deep.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading He was cool and cautious and did not undertake a climb until he was satisfied about his companions' powers.
CLEARSnounUS /klɪrz/
plural of “clear” — the state of being free of suspicion
From this reading LISTER CLEARS THE GROUND The sun was on the rocks and the lichen shone in rings of soft and varied color.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading He was cool and cautious and did not undertake a climb until he was satisfied about his companions' powers.
colornounUS /ˈkʌlər/
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading LISTER CLEARS THE GROUND The sun was on the rocks and the lichen shone in rings of soft and varied color.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He was cool and cautious and did not undertake a climb until he was satisfied about his companions' powers.
cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading He was cool and cautious and did not undertake a climb until he was satisfied about his companions' powers.
cragnounUS /kræɡ/
a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading A row of young men and women followed a ledge that crossed the face of the steep crag; Mortimer Hyslop leading, a girl and Vernon a few yards behind, Lister and Barbara farther off.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading A row of young men and women followed a ledge that crossed the face of the steep crag; Mortimer Hyslop leading, a girl and Vernon a few yards behind, Lister and Barbara farther off.
dalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading Blue shadows filled the dale, which, from the side of the Buttress, looked profoundly deep.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Blue shadows filled the dale, which, from the side of the Buttress, looked profoundly deep.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was cool and cautious and did not undertake a climb until he was satisfied about his companions' powers.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A row of young men and women followed a ledge that crossed the face of the steep crag; Mortimer Hyslop leading, a girl and Vernon a few yards behind, Lister and Barbara farther off.
fartheradjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrðər/
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading A row of young men and women followed a ledge that crossed the face of the steep crag; Mortimer Hyslop leading, a girl and Vernon a few yards behind, Lister and Barbara farther off.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A row of young men and women followed a ledge that crossed the face of the steep crag; Mortimer Hyslop leading, a girl and Vernon a few yards behind, Lister and Barbara farther off.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Blue shadows filled the dale, which, from the side of the Buttress, looked profoundly deep.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A row of young men and women followed a ledge that crossed the face of the steep crag; Mortimer Hyslop leading, a girl and Vernon a few yards behind, Lister and Barbara farther off.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Blue shadows filled the dale, which, from the side of the Buttress, looked profoundly deep.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading A row of young men and women followed a ledge that crossed the face of the steep crag; Mortimer Hyslop leading, a girl and Vernon a few yards behind, Lister and Barbara farther off.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Hyslop knew the rocks and was a good leader.
GROUNDnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading LISTER CLEARS THE GROUND The sun was on the rocks and the lichen shone in rings of soft and varied color.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was cool and cautious and did not undertake a climb until he was satisfied about his companions' powers.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was cool and cautious and did not undertake a climb until he was satisfied about his companions' powers.
Hyslop
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A row of young men and women followed a ledge that crossed the face of the steep crag; Mortimer Hyslop leading, a girl and Vernon a few yards behind, Lister and Barbara farther off.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LISTER CLEARS THE GROUND The sun was on the rocks and the lichen shone in rings of soft and varied color.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Hyslop knew the rocks and was a good leader.
leadernounUS /ˈliːdər/
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Hyslop knew the rocks and was a good leader.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading A row of young men and women followed a ledge that crossed the face of the steep crag; Mortimer Hyslop leading, a girl and Vernon a few yards behind, Lister and Barbara farther off.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading A row of young men and women followed a ledge that crossed the face of the steep crag; Mortimer Hyslop leading, a girl and Vernon a few yards behind, Lister and Barbara farther off.
lichennounUS /ˈlaɪkən/
any of several eruptive skin diseases characterized by hard thick lesions grouped together and resembling lichens growing on rocks
From this reading LISTER CLEARS THE GROUND The sun was on the rocks and the lichen shone in rings of soft and varied color.
LISTERnounUS /ˈlɪstər/
English surgeon who was the first to use antiseptics (1827-1912)
From this reading LISTER CLEARS THE GROUND The sun was on the rocks and the lichen shone in rings of soft and varied color.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Blue shadows filled the dale, which, from the side of the Buttress, looked profoundly deep.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading A row of young men and women followed a ledge that crossed the face of the steep crag; Mortimer Hyslop leading, a girl and Vernon a few yards behind, Lister and Barbara farther off.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading A row of young men and women followed a ledge that crossed the face of the steep crag; Mortimer Hyslop leading, a girl and Vernon a few yards behind, Lister and Barbara farther off.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was cool and cautious and did not undertake a climb until he was satisfied about his companions' powers.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LISTER CLEARS THE GROUND The sun was on the rocks and the lichen shone in rings of soft and varied color.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A row of young men and women followed a ledge that crossed the face of the steep crag; Mortimer Hyslop leading, a girl and Vernon a few yards behind, Lister and Barbara farther off.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LISTER CLEARS THE GROUND The sun was on the rocks and the lichen shone in rings of soft and varied color.
powersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading He was cool and cautious and did not undertake a climb until he was satisfied about his companions' powers.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Blue shadows filled the dale, which, from the side of the Buttress, looked profoundly deep.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading LISTER CLEARS THE GROUND The sun was on the rocks and the lichen shone in rings of soft and varied color.
rocksnounUS /rɑːks/
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading LISTER CLEARS THE GROUND The sun was on the rocks and the lichen shone in rings of soft and varied color.
rownounUS /roʊ/
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading A row of young men and women followed a ledge that crossed the face of the steep crag; Mortimer Hyslop leading, a girl and Vernon a few yards behind, Lister and Barbara farther off.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading He was cool and cautious and did not undertake a climb until he was satisfied about his companions' powers.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Blue shadows filled the dale, which, from the side of the Buttress, looked profoundly deep.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading LISTER CLEARS THE GROUND The sun was on the rocks and the lichen shone in rings of soft and varied color.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Blue shadows filled the dale, which, from the side of the Buttress, looked profoundly deep.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading LISTER CLEARS THE GROUND The sun was on the rocks and the lichen shone in rings of soft and varied color.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading A row of young men and women followed a ledge that crossed the face of the steep crag; Mortimer Hyslop leading, a girl and Vernon a few yards behind, Lister and Barbara farther off.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading LISTER CLEARS THE GROUND The sun was on the rocks and the lichen shone in rings of soft and varied color.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A row of young men and women followed a ledge that crossed the face of the steep crag; Mortimer Hyslop leading, a girl and Vernon a few yards behind, Lister and Barbara farther off.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LISTER CLEARS THE GROUND The sun was on the rocks and the lichen shone in rings of soft and varied color.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading He was cool and cautious and did not undertake a climb until he was satisfied about his companions' powers.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He was cool and cautious and did not undertake a climb until he was satisfied about his companions' powers.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading LISTER CLEARS THE GROUND The sun was on the rocks and the lichen shone in rings of soft and varied color.
Vernon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A row of young men and women followed a ledge that crossed the face of the steep crag; Mortimer Hyslop leading, a girl and Vernon a few yards behind, Lister and Barbara farther off.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LISTER CLEARS THE GROUND The sun was on the rocks and the lichen shone in rings of soft and varied color.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Blue shadows filled the dale, which, from the side of the Buttress, looked profoundly deep.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A row of young men and women followed a ledge that crossed the face of the steep crag; Mortimer Hyslop leading, a girl and Vernon a few yards behind, Lister and Barbara farther off.
yardsnounUS /jɑːrdz/
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading A row of young men and women followed a ledge that crossed the face of the steep crag; Mortimer Hyslop leading, a girl and Vernon a few yards behind, Lister and Barbara farther off.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A row of young men and women followed a ledge that crossed the face of the steep crag; Mortimer Hyslop leading, a girl and Vernon a few yards behind, Lister and Barbara farther off.
