Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading After you leave the highway and climb a long, steep ascent, you come first upon the village of Fideris, with its pleasant green slopes.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading One pleasant summer evening two ladies stepped out from the hotel and ascended the narrow footpath that runs up steeply from the house to the rugged cliffs above.

later than; following

From this reading After you leave the highway and climb a long, steep ascent, you come first upon the village of Fideris, with its pleasant green slopes.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading After you leave the highway and climb a long, steep ascent, you come first upon the village of Fideris, with its pleasant green slopes.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading One pleasant summer evening two ladies stepped out from the hotel and ascended the narrow footpath that runs up steeply from the house to the rugged cliffs above.

moving or going or growing upward

From this reading Then, ascending still higher into the mountains, you at length come upon the lonely hotel building in the midst of rocky cliffs and fir trees.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading After you leave the highway and climb a long, steep ascent, you come first upon the village of Fideris, with its pleasant green slopes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then, ascending still higher into the mountains, you at length come upon the lonely hotel building in the midst of rocky cliffs and fir trees.

plural of “bath” — a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading MONI IS HAPPY The baths of Fideris lie halfway up the mountain side, overlooking the long valley of the Prättigau.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Here the region would indeed be rather dreary looking were it not for the bright little mountain flowers that shine forth everywhere from the low grass.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Here the region would indeed be rather dreary looking were it not for the bright little mountain flowers that shine forth everywhere from the low grass.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Then, ascending still higher into the mountains, you at length come upon the lonely hotel building in the midst of rocky cliffs and fir trees.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading Then, ascending still higher into the mountains, you at length come upon the lonely hotel building in the midst of rocky cliffs and fir trees.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading After you leave the highway and climb a long, steep ascent, you come first upon the village of Fideris, with its pleasant green slopes.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading After you leave the highway and climb a long, steep ascent, you come first upon the village of Fideris, with its pleasant green slopes.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading Here the region would indeed be rather dreary looking were it not for the bright little mountain flowers that shine forth everywhere from the low grass.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading One pleasant summer evening two ladies stepped out from the hotel and ascended the narrow footpath that runs up steeply from the house to the rugged cliffs above.

to or in any or all places

From this reading Here the region would indeed be rather dreary looking were it not for the bright little mountain flowers that shine forth everywhere from the low grass.

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From this reading MONI IS HAPPY The baths of Fideris lie halfway up the mountain side, overlooking the long valley of the Prättigau.

nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading Then, ascending still higher into the mountains, you at length come upon the lonely hotel building in the midst of rocky cliffs and fir trees.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading After you leave the highway and climb a long, steep ascent, you come first upon the village of Fideris, with its pleasant green slopes.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Here the region would indeed be rather dreary looking were it not for the bright little mountain flowers that shine forth everywhere from the low grass.

a trodden path

From this reading One pleasant summer evening two ladies stepped out from the hotel and ascended the narrow footpath that runs up steeply from the house to the rugged cliffs above.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Here the region would indeed be rather dreary looking were it not for the bright little mountain flowers that shine forth everywhere from the low grass.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Here the region would indeed be rather dreary looking were it not for the bright little mountain flowers that shine forth everywhere from the low grass.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Here the region would indeed be rather dreary looking were it not for the bright little mountain flowers that shine forth everywhere from the low grass.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Here the region would indeed be rather dreary looking were it not for the bright little mountain flowers that shine forth everywhere from the low grass.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading After you leave the highway and climb a long, steep ascent, you come first upon the village of Fideris, with its pleasant green slopes.

equally distant from the extremes

From this reading MONI IS HAPPY The baths of Fideris lie halfway up the mountain side, overlooking the long valley of the Prättigau.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading MONI IS HAPPY The baths of Fideris lie halfway up the mountain side, overlooking the long valley of the Prättigau.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here the region would indeed be rather dreary looking were it not for the bright little mountain flowers that shine forth everywhere from the low grass.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Then, ascending still higher into the mountains, you at length come upon the lonely hotel building in the midst of rocky cliffs and fir trees.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading After you leave the highway and climb a long, steep ascent, you come first upon the village of Fideris, with its pleasant green slopes.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Then, ascending still higher into the mountains, you at length come upon the lonely hotel building in the midst of rocky cliffs and fir trees.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading One pleasant summer evening two ladies stepped out from the hotel and ascended the narrow footpath that runs up steeply from the house to the rugged cliffs above.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Then, ascending still higher into the mountains, you at length come upon the lonely hotel building in the midst of rocky cliffs and fir trees.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Here the region would indeed be rather dreary looking were it not for the bright little mountain flowers that shine forth everywhere from the low grass.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Then, ascending still higher into the mountains, you at length come upon the lonely hotel building in the midst of rocky cliffs and fir trees.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading MONI IS HAPPY The baths of Fideris lie halfway up the mountain side, overlooking the long valley of the Prättigau.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Here the region would indeed be rather dreary looking were it not for the bright little mountain flowers that shine forth everywhere from the low grass.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading After you leave the highway and climb a long, steep ascent, you come first upon the village of Fideris, with its pleasant green slopes.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading One pleasant summer evening two ladies stepped out from the hotel and ascended the narrow footpath that runs up steeply from the house to the rugged cliffs above.

go away from a place

From this reading After you leave the highway and climb a long, steep ascent, you come first upon the village of Fideris, with its pleasant green slopes.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Then, ascending still higher into the mountains, you at length come upon the lonely hotel building in the midst of rocky cliffs and fir trees.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading MONI IS HAPPY The baths of Fideris lie halfway up the mountain side, overlooking the long valley of the Prättigau.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Here the region would indeed be rather dreary looking were it not for the bright little mountain flowers that shine forth everywhere from the low grass.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Then, ascending still higher into the mountains, you at length come upon the lonely hotel building in the midst of rocky cliffs and fir trees.

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 MONI IS HAPPY The baths of Fideris lie halfway up the mountain side, overlooking the long valley of the Prättigau.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Here the region would indeed be rather dreary looking were it not for the bright little mountain flowers that shine forth everywhere from the low grass.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Here the region would indeed be rather dreary looking were it not for the bright little mountain flowers that shine forth everywhere from the low grass.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Then, ascending still higher into the mountains, you at length come upon the lonely hotel building in the midst of rocky cliffs and fir trees.

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From this reading MONI IS HAPPY The baths of Fideris lie halfway up the mountain side, overlooking the long valley of the Prättigau.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading MONI IS HAPPY The baths of Fideris lie halfway up the mountain side, overlooking the long valley of the Prättigau.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Then, ascending still higher into the mountains, you at length come upon the lonely hotel building in the midst of rocky cliffs and fir trees.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading One pleasant summer evening two ladies stepped out from the hotel and ascended the narrow footpath that runs up steeply from the house to the rugged cliffs above.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Here the region would indeed be rather dreary looking were it not for the bright little mountain flowers that shine forth everywhere from the low grass.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MONI IS HAPPY The baths of Fideris lie halfway up the mountain side, overlooking the long valley of the Prättigau.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One pleasant summer evening two ladies stepped out from the hotel and ascended the narrow footpath that runs up steeply from the house to the rugged cliffs above.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading One pleasant summer evening two ladies stepped out from the hotel and ascended the narrow footpath that runs up steeply from the house to the rugged cliffs above.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading MONI IS HAPPY The baths of Fideris lie halfway up the mountain side, overlooking the long valley of the Prättigau.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading After you leave the highway and climb a long, steep ascent, you come first upon the village of Fideris, with its pleasant green slopes.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MONI IS HAPPY The baths of Fideris lie halfway up the mountain side, overlooking the long valley of the Prättigau.

on the contrary

From this reading Here the region would indeed be rather dreary looking were it not for the bright little mountain flowers that shine forth everywhere from the low grass.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Here the region would indeed be rather dreary looking were it not for the bright little mountain flowers that shine forth everywhere from the low grass.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading Then, ascending still higher into the mountains, you at length come upon the lonely hotel building in the midst of rocky cliffs and fir trees.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading One pleasant summer evening two ladies stepped out from the hotel and ascended the narrow footpath that runs up steeply from the house to the rugged cliffs above.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading One pleasant summer evening two ladies stepped out from the hotel and ascended the narrow footpath that runs up steeply from the house to the rugged cliffs above.

be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Here the region would indeed be rather dreary looking were it not for the bright little mountain flowers that shine forth everywhere from the low grass.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading MONI IS HAPPY The baths of Fideris lie halfway up the mountain side, overlooking the long valley of the Prättigau.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading After you leave the highway and climb a long, steep ascent, you come first upon the village of Fideris, with its pleasant green slopes.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading After you leave the highway and climb a long, steep ascent, you come first upon the village of Fideris, with its pleasant green slopes.

in a steep manner

From this reading One pleasant summer evening two ladies stepped out from the hotel and ascended the narrow footpath that runs up steeply from the house to the rugged cliffs above.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading One pleasant summer evening two ladies stepped out from the hotel and ascended the narrow footpath that runs up steeply from the house to the rugged cliffs above.

not in physical motion

From this reading Then, ascending still higher into the mountains, you at length come upon the lonely hotel building in the midst of rocky cliffs and fir trees.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading One pleasant summer evening two ladies stepped out from the hotel and ascended the narrow footpath that runs up steeply from the house to the rugged cliffs above.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here the region would indeed be rather dreary looking were it not for the bright little mountain flowers that shine forth everywhere from the low grass.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading MONI IS HAPPY The baths of Fideris lie halfway up the mountain side, overlooking the long valley of the Prättigau.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, ascending still higher into the mountains, you at length come upon the lonely hotel building in the midst of rocky cliffs and fir trees.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading One pleasant summer evening two ladies stepped out from the hotel and ascended the narrow footpath that runs up steeply from the house to the rugged cliffs above.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Then, ascending still higher into the mountains, you at length come upon the lonely hotel building in the midst of rocky cliffs and fir trees.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading One pleasant summer evening two ladies stepped out from the hotel and ascended the narrow footpath that runs up steeply from the house to the rugged cliffs above.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading MONI IS HAPPY The baths of Fideris lie halfway up the mountain side, overlooking the long valley of the Prättigau.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading After you leave the highway and climb a long, steep ascent, you come first upon the village of Fideris, with its pleasant green slopes.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading MONI IS HAPPY The baths of Fideris lie halfway up the mountain side, overlooking the long valley of the Prättigau.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading After you leave the highway and climb a long, steep ascent, you come first upon the village of Fideris, with its pleasant green slopes.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Here the region would indeed be rather dreary looking were it not for the bright little mountain flowers that shine forth everywhere from the low grass.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After you leave the highway and climb a long, steep ascent, you come first upon the village of Fideris, with its pleasant green slopes.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Here the region would indeed be rather dreary looking were it not for the bright little mountain flowers that shine forth everywhere from the low grass.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading After you leave the highway and climb a long, steep ascent, you come first upon the village of Fideris, with its pleasant green slopes.