used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A short description of some of the principal attractions is here given, with the hope that many who read this lesson, may at some time visit a part or all that are noticed.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Within the vast extent of territory belonging to the United States, there are many wonderful natural curiosities which attract visitors from all parts of the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It contains nearly thirty-six hundred square miles, and is nearly three times as large as the State of Rhode Island.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Within the vast extent of territory belonging to the United States, there are many wonderful natural curiosities which attract visitors from all parts of the world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It contains nearly thirty-six hundred square miles, and is nearly three times as large as the State of Rhode Island.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A short description of some of the principal attractions is here given, with the hope that many who read this lesson, may at some time visit a part or all that are noticed.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Within the vast extent of territory belonging to the United States, there are many wonderful natural curiosities which attract visitors from all parts of the world.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading A short description of some of the principal attractions is here given, with the hope that many who read this lesson, may at some time visit a part or all that are noticed.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Within the vast extent of territory belonging to the United States, there are many wonderful natural curiosities which attract visitors from all parts of the world.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading The Yellowstone Park is a tract of country fifty-five by sixty-five miles in extent, lying mainly in the northwest corner of the Territory of Wyoming, but including a narrow belt in southern Montana.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Yellowstone Park is a tract of country fifty-five by sixty-five miles in extent, lying mainly in the northwest corner of the Territory of Wyoming, but including a narrow belt in southern Montana.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Yellowstone Park is a tract of country fifty-five by sixty-five miles in extent, lying mainly in the northwest corner of the Territory of Wyoming, but including a narrow belt in southern Montana.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading It contains nearly thirty-six hundred square miles, and is nearly three times as large as the State of Rhode Island.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The Yellowstone Park is a tract of country fifty-five by sixty-five miles in extent, lying mainly in the northwest corner of the Territory of Wyoming, but including a narrow belt in southern Montana.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Yellowstone Park is a tract of country fifty-five by sixty-five miles in extent, lying mainly in the northwest corner of the Territory of Wyoming, but including a narrow belt in southern Montana.
curiositiesnounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsətiz/
plural of “curiosity” — a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Within the vast extent of territory belonging to the United States, there are many wonderful natural curiosities which attract visitors from all parts of the world.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading A short description of some of the principal attractions is here given, with the hope that many who read this lesson, may at some time visit a part or all that are noticed.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Within the vast extent of territory belonging to the United States, there are many wonderful natural curiosities which attract visitors from all parts of the world.
fifty-fiveadjective
being five more than fifty
From this reading The Yellowstone Park is a tract of country fifty-five by sixty-five miles in extent, lying mainly in the northwest corner of the Territory of Wyoming, but including a narrow belt in southern Montana.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Within the vast extent of territory belonging to the United States, there are many wonderful natural curiosities which attract visitors from all parts of the world.
GEYSERSnounUS /ˈɡaɪzərz/
plural of “geyser” — a spring that discharges hot water and steam
From this reading GEYSERS OF THE YELLOWSTONE PARK.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A short description of some of the principal attractions is here given, with the hope that many who read this lesson, may at some time visit a part or all that are noticed.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A short description of some of the principal attractions is here given, with the hope that many who read this lesson, may at some time visit a part or all that are noticed.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading A short description of some of the principal attractions is here given, with the hope that many who read this lesson, may at some time visit a part or all that are noticed.
ten 10s
From this reading It contains nearly thirty-six hundred square miles, and is nearly three times as large as the State of Rhode Island.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Yellowstone Park is a tract of country fifty-five by sixty-five miles in extent, lying mainly in the northwest corner of the Territory of Wyoming, but including a narrow belt in southern Montana.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading The Yellowstone Park is a tract of country fifty-five by sixty-five miles in extent, lying mainly in the northwest corner of the Territory of Wyoming, but including a narrow belt in southern Montana.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A short description of some of the principal attractions is here given, with the hope that many who read this lesson, may at some time visit a part or all that are noticed.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It contains nearly thirty-six hundred square miles, and is nearly three times as large as the State of Rhode Island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It contains nearly thirty-six hundred square miles, and is nearly three times as large as the State of Rhode Island.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It contains nearly thirty-six hundred square miles, and is nearly three times as large as the State of Rhode Island.
a unit of instruction
From this reading A short description of some of the principal attractions is here given, with the hope that many who read this lesson, may at some time visit a part or all that are noticed.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The Yellowstone Park is a tract of country fifty-five by sixty-five miles in extent, lying mainly in the northwest corner of the Territory of Wyoming, but including a narrow belt in southern Montana.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading The Yellowstone Park is a tract of country fifty-five by sixty-five miles in extent, lying mainly in the northwest corner of the Territory of Wyoming, but including a narrow belt in southern Montana.
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 Within the vast extent of territory belonging to the United States, there are many wonderful natural curiosities which attract visitors from all parts of the world.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A short description of some of the principal attractions is here given, with the hope that many who read this lesson, may at some time visit a part or all that are noticed.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The Yellowstone Park is a tract of country fifty-five by sixty-five miles in extent, lying mainly in the northwest corner of the Territory of Wyoming, but including a narrow belt in southern Montana.
MontananounUS /mɑːnˈtænə/
a state in northwestern United States on the Canadian border
From this reading The Yellowstone Park is a tract of country fifty-five by sixty-five miles in extent, lying mainly in the northwest corner of the Territory of Wyoming, but including a narrow belt in southern Montana.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The Yellowstone Park is a tract of country fifty-five by sixty-five miles in extent, lying mainly in the northwest corner of the Territory of Wyoming, but including a narrow belt in southern Montana.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Within the vast extent of territory belonging to the United States, there are many wonderful natural curiosities which attract visitors from all parts of the world.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It contains nearly thirty-six hundred square miles, and is nearly three times as large as the State of Rhode Island.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading The Yellowstone Park is a tract of country fifty-five by sixty-five miles in extent, lying mainly in the northwest corner of the Territory of Wyoming, but including a narrow belt in southern Montana.
being perceived or observed
From this reading A short description of some of the principal attractions is here given, with the hope that many who read this lesson, may at some time visit a part or all that are noticed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Within the vast extent of territory belonging to the United States, there are many wonderful natural curiosities which attract visitors from all parts of the world.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A short description of some of the principal attractions is here given, with the hope that many who read this lesson, may at some time visit a part or all that are noticed.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading GEYSERS OF THE YELLOWSTONE PARK.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A short description of some of the principal attractions is here given, with the hope that many who read this lesson, may at some time visit a part or all that are noticed.
the local environment
From this reading Within the vast extent of territory belonging to the United States, there are many wonderful natural curiosities which attract visitors from all parts of the world.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading A short description of some of the principal attractions is here given, with the hope that many who read this lesson, may at some time visit a part or all that are noticed.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading A short description of some of the principal attractions is here given, with the hope that many who read this lesson, may at some time visit a part or all that are noticed.
Rhode
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From this reading It contains nearly thirty-six hundred square miles, and is nearly three times as large as the State of Rhode Island.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A short description of some of the principal attractions is here given, with the hope that many who read this lesson, may at some time visit a part or all that are noticed.
sixty-fiveadjective
being five more than sixty
From this reading The Yellowstone Park is a tract of country fifty-five by sixty-five miles in extent, lying mainly in the northwest corner of the Territory of Wyoming, but including a narrow belt in southern Montana.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A short description of some of the principal attractions is here given, with the hope that many who read this lesson, may at some time visit a part or all that are noticed.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The Yellowstone Park is a tract of country fifty-five by sixty-five miles in extent, lying mainly in the northwest corner of the Territory of Wyoming, but including a narrow belt in southern Montana.
make square
From this reading It contains nearly thirty-six hundred square miles, and is nearly three times as large as the State of Rhode Island.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It contains nearly thirty-six hundred square miles, and is nearly three times as large as the State of Rhode Island.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Within the vast extent of territory belonging to the United States, there are many wonderful natural curiosities which attract visitors from all parts of the world.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Within the vast extent of territory belonging to the United States, there are many wonderful natural curiosities which attract visitors from all parts of the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A short description of some of the principal attractions is here given, with the hope that many who read this lesson, may at some time visit a part or all that are noticed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Within the vast extent of territory belonging to the United States, there are many wonderful natural curiosities which attract visitors from all parts of the world.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Within the vast extent of territory belonging to the United States, there are many wonderful natural curiosities which attract visitors from all parts of the world.
thirty-sixadjective
being six more than thirty
From this reading It contains nearly thirty-six hundred square miles, and is nearly three times as large as the State of Rhode Island.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A short description of some of the principal attractions is here given, with the hope that many who read this lesson, may at some time visit a part or all that are noticed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It contains nearly thirty-six hundred square miles, and is nearly three times as large as the State of Rhode Island.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A short description of some of the principal attractions is here given, with the hope that many who read this lesson, may at some time visit a part or all that are noticed.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It contains nearly thirty-six hundred square miles, and is nearly three times as large as the State of Rhode Island.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Within the vast extent of territory belonging to the United States, there are many wonderful natural curiosities which attract visitors from all parts of the world.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading The Yellowstone Park is a tract of country fifty-five by sixty-five miles in extent, lying mainly in the northwest corner of the Territory of Wyoming, but including a narrow belt in southern Montana.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Within the vast extent of territory belonging to the United States, there are many wonderful natural curiosities which attract visitors from all parts of the world.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Within the vast extent of territory belonging to the United States, there are many wonderful natural curiosities which attract visitors from all parts of the world.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A short description of some of the principal attractions is here given, with the hope that many who read this lesson, may at some time visit a part or all that are noticed.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Within the vast extent of territory belonging to the United States, there are many wonderful natural curiosities which attract visitors from all parts of the world.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Within the vast extent of territory belonging to the United States, there are many wonderful natural curiosities which attract visitors from all parts of the world.
which person or people
From this reading A short description of some of the principal attractions is here given, with the hope that many who read this lesson, may at some time visit a part or all that are noticed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A short description of some of the principal attractions is here given, with the hope that many who read this lesson, may at some time visit a part or all that are noticed.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within the vast extent of territory belonging to the United States, there are many wonderful natural curiosities which attract visitors from all parts of the world.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Within the vast extent of territory belonging to the United States, there are many wonderful natural curiosities which attract visitors from all parts of the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Within the vast extent of territory belonging to the United States, there are many wonderful natural curiosities which attract visitors from all parts of the world.
WyomingnounUS /ˌwaɪˈoʊmɪŋ/
a state in the western United States; mountainous in the west and north with the Great Plains in the east
From this reading The Yellowstone Park is a tract of country fifty-five by sixty-five miles in extent, lying mainly in the northwest corner of the Territory of Wyoming, but including a narrow belt in southern Montana.
YELLOWSTONEnounUS /ˈjeloʊstoʊn/
a tributary of the Missouri River that flows through the Yellowstone National Park
From this reading GEYSERS OF THE YELLOWSTONE PARK.
