AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CALL FROM AGATHA LORD Hillcrest Lodge was perched upon a broad shelf of the wooded mountain, considerably nearer to the bottom than to the top, yet a stiff climb from the plain below.
affordingverbUS /əˈfɔːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Behind it was a steep cliff; in front there was a gradual descent covered with scrub but affording a splendid view of the lowlands.
AGATHA
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From this reading A CALL FROM AGATHA LORD Hillcrest Lodge was perched upon a broad shelf of the wooded mountain, considerably nearer to the bottom than to the top, yet a stiff climb from the plain below.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading At one side was the rocky canyon with its brook struggling among the boulders, and on the other side the roadway that wound up the mountain in zigzag fashion, selecting the course of least resistance.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Will Morrison was doubtless a mighty hunter and an expert fisherman, for the "den" at the rear of the Lodge was a regular museum of trophies of the chase.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At one side was the rocky canyon with its brook struggling among the boulders, and on the other side the roadway that wound up the mountain in zigzag fashion, selecting the course of least resistance.
antlersnounUS /ˈæntlərz/
plural of “antler” — deciduous horn of a member of the deer family
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
articlesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At one side was the rocky canyon with its brook struggling among the boulders, and on the other side the roadway that wound up the mountain in zigzag fashion, selecting the course of least resistance.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind it was a steep cliff; in front there was a gradual descent covered with scrub but affording a splendid view of the lowlands.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading A CALL FROM AGATHA LORD Hillcrest Lodge was perched upon a broad shelf of the wooded mountain, considerably nearer to the bottom than to the top, yet a stiff climb from the plain below.
beltsnounUS /belts/
plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
bottomnounUS /ˈbɑːtəm/
the lower side of anything
From this reading A CALL FROM AGATHA LORD Hillcrest Lodge was perched upon a broad shelf of the wooded mountain, considerably nearer to the bottom than to the top, yet a stiff climb from the plain below.
bouldersnounUS /ˈboʊldərz/
plural of “boulder” — a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading At one side was the rocky canyon with its brook struggling among the boulders, and on the other side the roadway that wound up the mountain in zigzag fashion, selecting the course of least resistance.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A CALL FROM AGATHA LORD Hillcrest Lodge was perched upon a broad shelf of the wooded mountain, considerably nearer to the bottom than to the top, yet a stiff climb from the plain below.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading At one side was the rocky canyon with its brook struggling among the boulders, and on the other side the roadway that wound up the mountain in zigzag fashion, selecting the course of least resistance.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Behind it was a steep cliff; in front there was a gradual descent covered with scrub but affording a splendid view of the lowlands.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
CALLverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A CALL FROM AGATHA LORD Hillcrest Lodge was perched upon a broad shelf of the wooded mountain, considerably nearer to the bottom than to the top, yet a stiff climb from the plain below.
canyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading At one side was the rocky canyon with its brook struggling among the boulders, and on the other side the roadway that wound up the mountain in zigzag fashion, selecting the course of least resistance.
cartridgenounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒ/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Will Morrison was doubtless a mighty hunter and an expert fisherman, for the "den" at the rear of the Lodge was a regular museum of trophies of the chase.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading Behind it was a steep cliff; in front there was a gradual descent covered with scrub but affording a splendid view of the lowlands.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading A CALL FROM AGATHA LORD Hillcrest Lodge was perched upon a broad shelf of the wooded mountain, considerably nearer to the bottom than to the top, yet a stiff climb from the plain below.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading A CALL FROM AGATHA LORD Hillcrest Lodge was perched upon a broad shelf of the wooded mountain, considerably nearer to the bottom than to the top, yet a stiff climb from the plain below.
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading At one side was the rocky canyon with its brook struggling among the boulders, and on the other side the roadway that wound up the mountain in zigzag fashion, selecting the course of least resistance.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Behind it was a steep cliff; in front there was a gradual descent covered with scrub but affording a splendid view of the lowlands.
creels
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading Will Morrison was doubtless a mighty hunter and an expert fisherman, for the "den" at the rear of the Lodge was a regular museum of trophies of the chase.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading Behind it was a steep cliff; in front there was a gradual descent covered with scrub but affording a splendid view of the lowlands.
doenounUS /doʊ/
the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
doubtlessadverbUS /ˈdaʊtləs/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Will Morrison was doubtless a mighty hunter and an expert fisherman, for the "den" at the rear of the Lodge was a regular museum of trophies of the chase.
enormousadjectiveUS /ɪˈnɔːrməs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Will Morrison was doubtless a mighty hunter and an expert fisherman, for the "den" at the rear of the Lodge was a regular museum of trophies of the chase.
fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At one side was the rocky canyon with its brook struggling among the boulders, and on the other side the roadway that wound up the mountain in zigzag fashion, selecting the course of least resistance.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading Will Morrison was doubtless a mighty hunter and an expert fisherman, for the "den" at the rear of the Lodge was a regular museum of trophies of the chase.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Will Morrison was doubtless a mighty hunter and an expert fisherman, for the "den" at the rear of the Lodge was a regular museum of trophies of the chase.
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A CALL FROM AGATHA LORD Hillcrest Lodge was perched upon a broad shelf of the wooded mountain, considerably nearer to the bottom than to the top, yet a stiff climb from the plain below.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Behind it was a steep cliff; in front there was a gradual descent covered with scrub but affording a splendid view of the lowlands.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading Behind it was a steep cliff; in front there was a gradual descent covered with scrub but affording a splendid view of the lowlands.
gunsnounUS /ɡʌnz/
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
headsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
Hillcrest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A CALL FROM AGATHA LORD Hillcrest Lodge was perched upon a broad shelf of the wooded mountain, considerably nearer to the bottom than to the top, yet a stiff climb from the plain below.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading Will Morrison was doubtless a mighty hunter and an expert fisherman, for the "den" at the rear of the Lodge was a regular museum of trophies of the chase.
hunting-knives
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From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Behind it was a steep cliff; in front there was a gradual descent covered with scrub but affording a splendid view of the lowlands.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Behind it was a steep cliff; in front there was a gradual descent covered with scrub but affording a splendid view of the lowlands.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At one side was the rocky canyon with its brook struggling among the boulders, and on the other side the roadway that wound up the mountain in zigzag fashion, selecting the course of least resistance.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At one side was the rocky canyon with its brook struggling among the boulders, and on the other side the roadway that wound up the mountain in zigzag fashion, selecting the course of least resistance.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading A CALL FROM AGATHA LORD Hillcrest Lodge was perched upon a broad shelf of the wooded mountain, considerably nearer to the bottom than to the top, yet a stiff climb from the plain below.
LORDnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading A CALL FROM AGATHA LORD Hillcrest Lodge was perched upon a broad shelf of the wooded mountain, considerably nearer to the bottom than to the top, yet a stiff climb from the plain below.
lowlandsnounUS /ˈloʊlændz/
the southern part of Scotland that is not mountainous
From this reading Behind it was a steep cliff; in front there was a gradual descent covered with scrub but affording a splendid view of the lowlands.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Will Morrison was doubtless a mighty hunter and an expert fisherman, for the "den" at the rear of the Lodge was a regular museum of trophies of the chase.
MorrisonnounUS /ˈmɔːrɪsən/
United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading Will Morrison was doubtless a mighty hunter and an expert fisherman, for the "den" at the rear of the Lodge was a regular museum of trophies of the chase.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A CALL FROM AGATHA LORD Hillcrest Lodge was perched upon a broad shelf of the wooded mountain, considerably nearer to the bottom than to the top, yet a stiff climb from the plain below.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
museumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading Will Morrison was doubtless a mighty hunter and an expert fisherman, for the "den" at the rear of the Lodge was a regular museum of trophies of the chase.
neareradverbUS /ˈnɪrər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading A CALL FROM AGATHA LORD Hillcrest Lodge was perched upon a broad shelf of the wooded mountain, considerably nearer to the bottom than to the top, yet a stiff climb from the plain below.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CALL FROM AGATHA LORD Hillcrest Lodge was perched upon a broad shelf of the wooded mountain, considerably nearer to the bottom than to the top, yet a stiff climb from the plain below.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At one side was the rocky canyon with its brook struggling among the boulders, and on the other side the roadway that wound up the mountain in zigzag fashion, selecting the course of least resistance.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one side was the rocky canyon with its brook struggling among the boulders, and on the other side the roadway that wound up the mountain in zigzag fashion, selecting the course of least resistance.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At one side was the rocky canyon with its brook struggling among the boulders, and on the other side the roadway that wound up the mountain in zigzag fashion, selecting the course of least resistance.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading A CALL FROM AGATHA LORD Hillcrest Lodge was perched upon a broad shelf of the wooded mountain, considerably nearer to the bottom than to the top, yet a stiff climb from the plain below.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A CALL FROM AGATHA LORD Hillcrest Lodge was perched upon a broad shelf of the wooded mountain, considerably nearer to the bottom than to the top, yet a stiff climb from the plain below.
rearnounUS /rɪr/
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Will Morrison was doubtless a mighty hunter and an expert fisherman, for the "den" at the rear of the Lodge was a regular museum of trophies of the chase.
reelsnounUS /riːlz/
plural of “reel” — a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Will Morrison was doubtless a mighty hunter and an expert fisherman, for the "den" at the rear of the Lodge was a regular museum of trophies of the chase.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading At one side was the rocky canyon with its brook struggling among the boulders, and on the other side the roadway that wound up the mountain in zigzag fashion, selecting the course of least resistance.
revolversnounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvərz/
plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
roadwaynounUS /ˈroʊdweɪ/
a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
From this reading At one side was the rocky canyon with its brook struggling among the boulders, and on the other side the roadway that wound up the mountain in zigzag fashion, selecting the course of least resistance.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading At one side was the rocky canyon with its brook struggling among the boulders, and on the other side the roadway that wound up the mountain in zigzag fashion, selecting the course of least resistance.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
scrubverbUS /skrʌb/
clean with hard rubbing
From this reading Behind it was a steep cliff; in front there was a gradual descent covered with scrub but affording a splendid view of the lowlands.
selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading At one side was the rocky canyon with its brook struggling among the boulders, and on the other side the roadway that wound up the mountain in zigzag fashion, selecting the course of least resistance.
sheepnounUS /ʃiːp/
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading A CALL FROM AGATHA LORD Hillcrest Lodge was perched upon a broad shelf of the wooded mountain, considerably nearer to the bottom than to the top, yet a stiff climb from the plain below.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At one side was the rocky canyon with its brook struggling among the boulders, and on the other side the roadway that wound up the mountain in zigzag fashion, selecting the course of least resistance.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Behind it was a steep cliff; in front there was a gradual descent covered with scrub but affording a splendid view of the lowlands.
StagverbUS /stæɡ/
attend a dance or a party without a female companion
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Behind it was a steep cliff; in front there was a gradual descent covered with scrub but affording a splendid view of the lowlands.
stiffadjectiveUS /stɪf/
not moving or operating freely
From this reading A CALL FROM AGATHA LORD Hillcrest Lodge was perched upon a broad shelf of the wooded mountain, considerably nearer to the bottom than to the top, yet a stiff climb from the plain below.
strugglingadjectiveUS /ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ/
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading At one side was the rocky canyon with its brook struggling among the boulders, and on the other side the roadway that wound up the mountain in zigzag fashion, selecting the course of least resistance.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A CALL FROM AGATHA LORD Hillcrest Lodge was perched upon a broad shelf of the wooded mountain, considerably nearer to the bottom than to the top, yet a stiff climb from the plain below.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At one side was the rocky canyon with its brook struggling among the boulders, and on the other side the roadway that wound up the mountain in zigzag fashion, selecting the course of least resistance.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CALL FROM AGATHA LORD Hillcrest Lodge was perched upon a broad shelf of the wooded mountain, considerably nearer to the bottom than to the top, yet a stiff climb from the plain below.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Behind it was a steep cliff; in front there was a gradual descent covered with scrub but affording a splendid view of the lowlands.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CALL FROM AGATHA LORD Hillcrest Lodge was perched upon a broad shelf of the wooded mountain, considerably nearer to the bottom than to the top, yet a stiff climb from the plain below.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading A CALL FROM AGATHA LORD Hillcrest Lodge was perched upon a broad shelf of the wooded mountain, considerably nearer to the bottom than to the top, yet a stiff climb from the plain below.
trophiesnounUS /ˈtroʊfiz/
plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading Will Morrison was doubtless a mighty hunter and an expert fisherman, for the "den" at the rear of the Lodge was a regular museum of trophies of the chase.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At one side was the rocky canyon with its brook struggling among the boulders, and on the other side the roadway that wound up the mountain in zigzag fashion, selecting the course of least resistance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A CALL FROM AGATHA LORD Hillcrest Lodge was perched upon a broad shelf of the wooded mountain, considerably nearer to the bottom than to the top, yet a stiff climb from the plain below.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Behind it was a steep cliff; in front there was a gradual descent covered with scrub but affording a splendid view of the lowlands.
wailsnounUS /weɪlz/
plural of “wail” — a cry of sorrow and grief
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CALL FROM AGATHA LORD Hillcrest Lodge was perched upon a broad shelf of the wooded mountain, considerably nearer to the bottom than to the top, yet a stiff climb from the plain below.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Stag and doe heads, enormous trout mounted on boards, antlers of wild mountain sheep, rods, guns, revolvers and hunting-knives fairly lined the wails, while a cabinet contained reels, books of flies, cartridge belts, creels and many similar articles.
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will Morrison was doubtless a mighty hunter and an expert fisherman, for the "den" at the rear of the Lodge was a regular museum of trophies of the chase.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Behind it was a steep cliff; in front there was a gradual descent covered with scrub but affording a splendid view of the lowlands.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading A CALL FROM AGATHA LORD Hillcrest Lodge was perched upon a broad shelf of the wooded mountain, considerably nearer to the bottom than to the top, yet a stiff climb from the plain below.
woundnounUS /waʊnd/
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading At one side was the rocky canyon with its brook struggling among the boulders, and on the other side the roadway that wound up the mountain in zigzag fashion, selecting the course of least resistance.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading A CALL FROM AGATHA LORD Hillcrest Lodge was perched upon a broad shelf of the wooded mountain, considerably nearer to the bottom than to the top, yet a stiff climb from the plain below.
zigzagverbUS /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/
travel along a zigzag path
From this reading At one side was the rocky canyon with its brook struggling among the boulders, and on the other side the roadway that wound up the mountain in zigzag fashion, selecting the course of least resistance.
