used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE SOLITUDES OF THE CANYON The great wall of the Esmeraldas is split at one point by a ragged chasm opening out into the foothills and the grass plains to the north.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It ran back into the range almost to the top of the main divide, forming a sort of natural pathway through the rugged mountains, a pathway much followed by the sheep-herders in driving their flocks from winter to summer range.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE SOLITUDES OF THE CANYON The great wall of the Esmeraldas is split at one point by a ragged chasm opening out into the foothills and the grass plains to the north.
arduousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdʒuːəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading In fact, when one had penetrated a few miles into the canyon passage was rendered arduous and difficult by a series of rocky terraces down which the stream tumbled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN THE SOLITUDES OF THE CANYON The great wall of the Esmeraldas is split at one point by a ragged chasm opening out into the foothills and the grass plains to the north.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It ran back into the range almost to the top of the main divide, forming a sort of natural pathway through the rugged mountains, a pathway much followed by the sheep-herders in driving their flocks from winter to summer range.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN THE SOLITUDES OF THE CANYON The great wall of the Esmeraldas is split at one point by a ragged chasm opening out into the foothills and the grass plains to the north.
CANYONnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading IN THE SOLITUDES OF THE CANYON The great wall of the Esmeraldas is split at one point by a ragged chasm opening out into the foothills and the grass plains to the north.
chasmnounUS /ˈkæzəm/
a deep opening in the earth's surface
From this reading IN THE SOLITUDES OF THE CANYON The great wall of the Esmeraldas is split at one point by a ragged chasm opening out into the foothills and the grass plains to the north.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading This was the outlet of Shoestring Creek, a small stream of water which flowed out into the plain and was finally lost in the sands.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading In fact, when one had penetrated a few miles into the canyon passage was rendered arduous and difficult by a series of rocky terraces down which the stream tumbled.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading It ran back into the range almost to the top of the main divide, forming a sort of natural pathway through the rugged mountains, a pathway much followed by the sheep-herders in driving their flocks from winter to summer range.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In fact, when one had penetrated a few miles into the canyon passage was rendered arduous and difficult by a series of rocky terraces down which the stream tumbled.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading It ran back into the range almost to the top of the main divide, forming a sort of natural pathway through the rugged mountains, a pathway much followed by the sheep-herders in driving their flocks from winter to summer range.
Esmeraldas
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From this reading IN THE SOLITUDES OF THE CANYON The great wall of the Esmeraldas is split at one point by a ragged chasm opening out into the foothills and the grass plains to the north.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, when one had penetrated a few miles into the canyon passage was rendered arduous and difficult by a series of rocky terraces down which the stream tumbled.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In fact, when one had penetrated a few miles into the canyon passage was rendered arduous and difficult by a series of rocky terraces down which the stream tumbled.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading This was the outlet of Shoestring Creek, a small stream of water which flowed out into the plain and was finally lost in the sands.
flocksnounUS /flɑːks/
plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading It ran back into the range almost to the top of the main divide, forming a sort of natural pathway through the rugged mountains, a pathway much followed by the sheep-herders in driving their flocks from winter to summer range.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading This was the outlet of Shoestring Creek, a small stream of water which flowed out into the plain and was finally lost in the sands.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It ran back into the range almost to the top of the main divide, forming a sort of natural pathway through the rugged mountains, a pathway much followed by the sheep-herders in driving their flocks from winter to summer range.
foothillsnounUS /ˈfʊthɪlz/
plural of “foothill” — a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain
From this reading IN THE SOLITUDES OF THE CANYON The great wall of the Esmeraldas is split at one point by a ragged chasm opening out into the foothills and the grass plains to the north.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading It ran back into the range almost to the top of the main divide, forming a sort of natural pathway through the rugged mountains, a pathway much followed by the sheep-herders in driving their flocks from winter to summer range.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It ran back into the range almost to the top of the main divide, forming a sort of natural pathway through the rugged mountains, a pathway much followed by the sheep-herders in driving their flocks from winter to summer range.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading IN THE SOLITUDES OF THE CANYON The great wall of the Esmeraldas is split at one point by a ragged chasm opening out into the foothills and the grass plains to the north.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading IN THE SOLITUDES OF THE CANYON The great wall of the Esmeraldas is split at one point by a ragged chasm opening out into the foothills and the grass plains to the north.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In fact, when one had penetrated a few miles into the canyon passage was rendered arduous and difficult by a series of rocky terraces down which the stream tumbled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE SOLITUDES OF THE CANYON The great wall of the Esmeraldas is split at one point by a ragged chasm opening out into the foothills and the grass plains to the north.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IN THE SOLITUDES OF THE CANYON The great wall of the Esmeraldas is split at one point by a ragged chasm opening out into the foothills and the grass plains to the north.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE SOLITUDES OF THE CANYON The great wall of the Esmeraldas is split at one point by a ragged chasm opening out into the foothills and the grass plains to the north.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It ran back into the range almost to the top of the main divide, forming a sort of natural pathway through the rugged mountains, a pathway much followed by the sheep-herders in driving their flocks from winter to summer range.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading This was the outlet of Shoestring Creek, a small stream of water which flowed out into the plain and was finally lost in the sands.
most important element
From this reading It ran back into the range almost to the top of the main divide, forming a sort of natural pathway through the rugged mountains, a pathway much followed by the sheep-herders in driving their flocks from winter to summer range.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading In fact, when one had penetrated a few miles into the canyon passage was rendered arduous and difficult by a series of rocky terraces down which the stream tumbled.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading It ran back into the range almost to the top of the main divide, forming a sort of natural pathway through the rugged mountains, a pathway much followed by the sheep-herders in driving their flocks from winter to summer range.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It ran back into the range almost to the top of the main divide, forming a sort of natural pathway through the rugged mountains, a pathway much followed by the sheep-herders in driving their flocks from winter to summer range.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It ran back into the range almost to the top of the main divide, forming a sort of natural pathway through the rugged mountains, a pathway much followed by the sheep-herders in driving their flocks from winter to summer range.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no road, properly speaking.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading IN THE SOLITUDES OF THE CANYON The great wall of the Esmeraldas is split at one point by a ragged chasm opening out into the foothills and the grass plains to the north.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE SOLITUDES OF THE CANYON The great wall of the Esmeraldas is split at one point by a ragged chasm opening out into the foothills and the grass plains to the north.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN THE SOLITUDES OF THE CANYON The great wall of the Esmeraldas is split at one point by a ragged chasm opening out into the foothills and the grass plains to the north.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading IN THE SOLITUDES OF THE CANYON The great wall of the Esmeraldas is split at one point by a ragged chasm opening out into the foothills and the grass plains to the north.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading IN THE SOLITUDES OF THE CANYON The great wall of the Esmeraldas is split at one point by a ragged chasm opening out into the foothills and the grass plains to the north.
outletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading This was the outlet of Shoestring Creek, a small stream of water which flowed out into the plain and was finally lost in the sands.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading In fact, when one had penetrated a few miles into the canyon passage was rendered arduous and difficult by a series of rocky terraces down which the stream tumbled.
pathwaynounUS /ˈpæθweɪ/
a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
From this reading It ran back into the range almost to the top of the main divide, forming a sort of natural pathway through the rugged mountains, a pathway much followed by the sheep-herders in driving their flocks from winter to summer range.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading In fact, when one had penetrated a few miles into the canyon passage was rendered arduous and difficult by a series of rocky terraces down which the stream tumbled.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading This was the outlet of Shoestring Creek, a small stream of water which flowed out into the plain and was finally lost in the sands.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading IN THE SOLITUDES OF THE CANYON The great wall of the Esmeraldas is split at one point by a ragged chasm opening out into the foothills and the grass plains to the north.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading IN THE SOLITUDES OF THE CANYON The great wall of the Esmeraldas is split at one point by a ragged chasm opening out into the foothills and the grass plains to the north.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading There was no road, properly speaking.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading IN THE SOLITUDES OF THE CANYON The great wall of the Esmeraldas is split at one point by a ragged chasm opening out into the foothills and the grass plains to the north.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It ran back into the range almost to the top of the main divide, forming a sort of natural pathway through the rugged mountains, a pathway much followed by the sheep-herders in driving their flocks from winter to summer range.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading It ran back into the range almost to the top of the main divide, forming a sort of natural pathway through the rugged mountains, a pathway much followed by the sheep-herders in driving their flocks from winter to summer range.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading In fact, when one had penetrated a few miles into the canyon passage was rendered arduous and difficult by a series of rocky terraces down which the stream tumbled.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading There was no road, properly speaking.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading In fact, when one had penetrated a few miles into the canyon passage was rendered arduous and difficult by a series of rocky terraces down which the stream tumbled.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading It ran back into the range almost to the top of the main divide, forming a sort of natural pathway through the rugged mountains, a pathway much followed by the sheep-herders in driving their flocks from winter to summer range.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading This was the outlet of Shoestring Creek, a small stream of water which flowed out into the plain and was finally lost in the sands.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading In fact, when one had penetrated a few miles into the canyon passage was rendered arduous and difficult by a series of rocky terraces down which the stream tumbled.
sheep-herders
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From this reading It ran back into the range almost to the top of the main divide, forming a sort of natural pathway through the rugged mountains, a pathway much followed by the sheep-herders in driving their flocks from winter to summer range.
ShoestringnounUS /ˈʃuːstrɪŋ/
a lace used for fastening shoes
From this reading This was the outlet of Shoestring Creek, a small stream of water which flowed out into the plain and was finally lost in the sands.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This was the outlet of Shoestring Creek, a small stream of water which flowed out into the plain and was finally lost in the sands.
SOLITUDES
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From this reading IN THE SOLITUDES OF THE CANYON The great wall of the Esmeraldas is split at one point by a ragged chasm opening out into the foothills and the grass plains to the north.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It ran back into the range almost to the top of the main divide, forming a sort of natural pathway through the rugged mountains, a pathway much followed by the sheep-herders in driving their flocks from winter to summer range.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading There was no road, properly speaking.
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading IN THE SOLITUDES OF THE CANYON The great wall of the Esmeraldas is split at one point by a ragged chasm opening out into the foothills and the grass plains to the north.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading This was the outlet of Shoestring Creek, a small stream of water which flowed out into the plain and was finally lost in the sands.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It ran back into the range almost to the top of the main divide, forming a sort of natural pathway through the rugged mountains, a pathway much followed by the sheep-herders in driving their flocks from winter to summer range.
terracesnounUS /ˈterəsəz/
plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading In fact, when one had penetrated a few miles into the canyon passage was rendered arduous and difficult by a series of rocky terraces down which the stream tumbled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE SOLITUDES OF THE CANYON The great wall of the Esmeraldas is split at one point by a ragged chasm opening out into the foothills and the grass plains to the north.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It ran back into the range almost to the top of the main divide, forming a sort of natural pathway through the rugged mountains, a pathway much followed by the sheep-herders in driving their flocks from winter to summer range.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no road, properly speaking.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the outlet of Shoestring Creek, a small stream of water which flowed out into the plain and was finally lost in the sands.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It ran back into the range almost to the top of the main divide, forming a sort of natural pathway through the rugged mountains, a pathway much followed by the sheep-herders in driving their flocks from winter to summer range.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE SOLITUDES OF THE CANYON The great wall of the Esmeraldas is split at one point by a ragged chasm opening out into the foothills and the grass plains to the north.
the upper part of anything
From this reading It ran back into the range almost to the top of the main divide, forming a sort of natural pathway through the rugged mountains, a pathway much followed by the sheep-herders in driving their flocks from winter to summer range.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading In fact, when one had penetrated a few miles into the canyon passage was rendered arduous and difficult by a series of rocky terraces down which the stream tumbled.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading IN THE SOLITUDES OF THE CANYON The great wall of the Esmeraldas is split at one point by a ragged chasm opening out into the foothills and the grass plains to the north.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the outlet of Shoestring Creek, a small stream of water which flowed out into the plain and was finally lost in the sands.
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 This was the outlet of Shoestring Creek, a small stream of water which flowed out into the plain and was finally lost in the sands.
at the time that
From this reading In fact, when one had penetrated a few miles into the canyon passage was rendered arduous and difficult by a series of rocky terraces down which the stream tumbled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was the outlet of Shoestring Creek, a small stream of water which flowed out into the plain and was finally lost in the sands.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It ran back into the range almost to the top of the main divide, forming a sort of natural pathway through the rugged mountains, a pathway much followed by the sheep-herders in driving their flocks from winter to summer range.
