used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
in the past
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although long extinct, the volcano had left reminders in the shape of warm springs which had an appreciable effect on the temperature within the basin of the ancient crater.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Although long extinct, the volcano had left reminders in the shape of warm springs which had an appreciable effect on the temperature within the basin of the ancient crater.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Although long extinct, the volcano had left reminders in the shape of warm springs which had an appreciable effect on the temperature within the basin of the ancient crater.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TELLTALE BULLETS De Launay headed up into the hills, making for the spot he and others familiar with the region knew as The Crater.
appreciableadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃəbəl/
enough to be estimated or measured
From this reading Although long extinct, the volcano had left reminders in the shape of warm springs which had an appreciable effect on the temperature within the basin of the ancient crater.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TELLTALE BULLETS De Launay headed up into the hills, making for the spot he and others familiar with the region knew as The Crater.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading The fourth was backed by the basalt cliff.
basaltnounUS /bəˈsɔːlt/
the commonest type of solidified lava; a dense dark grey fine-grained igneous rock that is composed chiefly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading Although long extinct, the volcano had left reminders in the shape of warm springs which had an appreciable effect on the temperature within the basin of the ancient crater.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
BULLETSnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading TELLTALE BULLETS De Launay headed up into the hills, making for the spot he and others familiar with the region knew as The Crater.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The fourth was backed by the basalt cliff.
CanyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading The fourth was backed by the basalt cliff.
CraternounUS /ˈkreɪtər/
a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
From this reading TELLTALE BULLETS De Launay headed up into the hills, making for the spot he and others familiar with the region knew as The Crater.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading TELLTALE BULLETS De Launay headed up into the hills, making for the spot he and others familiar with the region knew as The Crater.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Although long extinct, the volcano had left reminders in the shape of warm springs which had an appreciable effect on the temperature within the basin of the ancient crater.
extinctadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading TELLTALE BULLETS De Launay headed up into the hills, making for the spot he and others familiar with the region knew as The Crater.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
flatsnounUS /flæts/
footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TELLTALE BULLETS De Launay headed up into the hills, making for the spot he and others familiar with the region knew as The Crater.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading The fourth was backed by the basalt cliff.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TELLTALE BULLETS De Launay headed up into the hills, making for the spot he and others familiar with the region knew as The Crater.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading TELLTALE BULLETS De Launay headed up into the hills, making for the spot he and others familiar with the region knew as The Crater.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading TELLTALE BULLETS De Launay headed up into the hills, making for the spot he and others familiar with the region knew as The Crater.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although long extinct, the volcano had left reminders in the shape of warm springs which had an appreciable effect on the temperature within the basin of the ancient crater.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading TELLTALE BULLETS De Launay headed up into the hills, making for the spot he and others familiar with the region knew as The Crater.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
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 TELLTALE BULLETS De Launay headed up into the hills, making for the spot he and others familiar with the region knew as The Crater.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
Launay
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From this reading TELLTALE BULLETS De Launay headed up into the hills, making for the spot he and others familiar with the region knew as The Crater.
lavanounUS /ˈlɑːvə/
rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Although long extinct, the volcano had left reminders in the shape of warm springs which had an appreciable effect on the temperature within the basin of the ancient crater.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Although long extinct, the volcano had left reminders in the shape of warm springs which had an appreciable effect on the temperature within the basin of the ancient crater.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading TELLTALE BULLETS De Launay headed up into the hills, making for the spot he and others familiar with the region knew as The Crater.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
on one occasion
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
others
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From this reading TELLTALE BULLETS De Launay headed up into the hills, making for the spot he and others familiar with the region knew as The Crater.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
precipitousadjectiveUS /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
done with very great haste and without due deliberation
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading TELLTALE BULLETS De Launay headed up into the hills, making for the spot he and others familiar with the region knew as The Crater.
remindersnounUS /riˈmaɪndərz/
plural of “reminder” — a message that helps you remember something
From this reading Although long extinct, the volcano had left reminders in the shape of warm springs which had an appreciable effect on the temperature within the basin of the ancient crater.
rimnounUS /rɪm/
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
rimmedadjectiveUS /rɪmd/
having a rim or a rim of a specified kind
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Although long extinct, the volcano had left reminders in the shape of warm springs which had an appreciable effect on the temperature within the basin of the ancient crater.
ShoestringnounUS /ˈʃuːstrɪŋ/
a lace used for fastening shoes
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading TELLTALE BULLETS De Launay headed up into the hills, making for the spot he and others familiar with the region knew as The Crater.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading Although long extinct, the volcano had left reminders in the shape of warm springs which had an appreciable effect on the temperature within the basin of the ancient crater.
steeplyadverbUS /ˈstiːpli/
in a steep manner
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
TELLTALEadjectiveUS /ˈtelteɪl/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading TELLTALE BULLETS De Launay headed up into the hills, making for the spot he and others familiar with the region knew as The Crater.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading Although long extinct, the volcano had left reminders in the shape of warm springs which had an appreciable effect on the temperature within the basin of the ancient crater.
terracedverbUS /ˈterəst/
past form of “terrace” — provide (a house) with a terrace
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TELLTALE BULLETS De Launay headed up into the hills, making for the spot he and others familiar with the region knew as The Crater.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
unnumberedadjective
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading TELLTALE BULLETS De Launay headed up into the hills, making for the spot he and others familiar with the region knew as The Crater.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
volcanonounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading Although long extinct, the volcano had left reminders in the shape of warm springs which had an appreciable effect on the temperature within the basin of the ancient crater.
volcanoesnounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊz/
plural of “volcano” — a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Although long extinct, the volcano had left reminders in the shape of warm springs which had an appreciable effect on the temperature within the basin of the ancient crater.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fourth was backed by the basalt cliff.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Back about half a mile from the rim of Shoestring Canyon, which, itself, had originally been cut out of lava from extinct volcanoes of the range, rose a vast basalt peak, smooth and precipitous on the side toward the canyon.
belonging to which person
From this reading Its lower slopes had once been terraced down to the flat bench land which rimmed the canyon, but, unnumbered ages ago, the subterranean forces had burst their way through and formed a crater whose sides fell steeply away to the flats on three sides.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TELLTALE BULLETS De Launay headed up into the hills, making for the spot he and others familiar with the region knew as The Crater.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Although long extinct, the volcano had left reminders in the shape of warm springs which had an appreciable effect on the temperature within the basin of the ancient crater.
