3000
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Issuing from the cañon, we enter a broad and fertile valley, through which flows the ever-present Arkansas River, and in a short time pass through Cañon City, a town of considerable importance, having a population of 3000, and the county seat of Fremont County.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before reaching the bridge our train stops, and as many as wish get out and walk over, in order to obtain a good view of the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Royal Gorge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before reaching the bridge our train stops, and as many as wish get out and walk over, in order to obtain a good view of the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Royal Gorge.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The State penitentiary is located here, and near by are mineral springs of great value, making it a favorite resort for those in quest of retirement or health.
ArkansasnounUS /ˈɑːrkənsɑː/
a state in south central United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading Issuing from the cañon, we enter a broad and fertile valley, through which flows the ever-present Arkansas River, and in a short time pass through Cañon City, a town of considerable importance, having a population of 3000, and the county seat of Fremont County.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Before reaching the bridge our train stops, and as many as wish get out and walk over, in order to obtain a good view of the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Royal Gorge.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading We do not tarry long to contemplate the scenery, for a mean, commonplace shower of rain is falling, and we hurry to the train to avoid getting wet.
awe-inspiringadjective
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
From this reading Before reaching the bridge our train stops, and as many as wish get out and walk over, in order to obtain a good view of the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Royal Gorge.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before reaching the bridge our train stops, and as many as wish get out and walk over, in order to obtain a good view of the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Royal Gorge.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Before reaching the bridge our train stops, and as many as wish get out and walk over, in order to obtain a good view of the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Royal Gorge.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Issuing from the cañon, we enter a broad and fertile valley, through which flows the ever-present Arkansas River, and in a short time pass through Cañon City, a town of considerable importance, having a population of 3000, and the county seat of Fremont County.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The State penitentiary is located here, and near by are mineral springs of great value, making it a favorite resort for those in quest of retirement or health.
cañon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Issuing from the cañon, we enter a broad and fertile valley, through which flows the ever-present Arkansas River, and in a short time pass through Cañon City, a town of considerable importance, having a population of 3000, and the county seat of Fremont County.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Issuing from the cañon, we enter a broad and fertile valley, through which flows the ever-present Arkansas River, and in a short time pass through Cañon City, a town of considerable importance, having a population of 3000, and the county seat of Fremont County.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading We do not tarry long to contemplate the scenery, for a mean, commonplace shower of rain is falling, and we hurry to the train to avoid getting wet.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Issuing from the cañon, we enter a broad and fertile valley, through which flows the ever-present Arkansas River, and in a short time pass through Cañon City, a town of considerable importance, having a population of 3000, and the county seat of Fremont County.
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading We do not tarry long to contemplate the scenery, for a mean, commonplace shower of rain is falling, and we hurry to the train to avoid getting wet.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Issuing from the cañon, we enter a broad and fertile valley, through which flows the ever-present Arkansas River, and in a short time pass through Cañon City, a town of considerable importance, having a population of 3000, and the county seat of Fremont County.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We do not tarry long to contemplate the scenery, for a mean, commonplace shower of rain is falling, and we hurry to the train to avoid getting wet.
to come or go into
From this reading Issuing from the cañon, we enter a broad and fertile valley, through which flows the ever-present Arkansas River, and in a short time pass through Cañon City, a town of considerable importance, having a population of 3000, and the county seat of Fremont County.
ever-presentadjective
being always present
From this reading Issuing from the cañon, we enter a broad and fertile valley, through which flows the ever-present Arkansas River, and in a short time pass through Cañon City, a town of considerable importance, having a population of 3000, and the county seat of Fremont County.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading We do not tarry long to contemplate the scenery, for a mean, commonplace shower of rain is falling, and we hurry to the train to avoid getting wet.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading The State penitentiary is located here, and near by are mineral springs of great value, making it a favorite resort for those in quest of retirement or health.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading Issuing from the cañon, we enter a broad and fertile valley, through which flows the ever-present Arkansas River, and in a short time pass through Cañon City, a town of considerable importance, having a population of 3000, and the county seat of Fremont County.
flowsnounUS /floʊz/
plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Issuing from the cañon, we enter a broad and fertile valley, through which flows the ever-present Arkansas River, and in a short time pass through Cañon City, a town of considerable importance, having a population of 3000, and the county seat of Fremont County.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We do not tarry long to contemplate the scenery, for a mean, commonplace shower of rain is falling, and we hurry to the train to avoid getting wet.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading It is truly a wonderful sight, and one we will never forget.
FremontnounUS /ˈfriːmɑːnt/
United States explorer who mapped much of the American west and Northwest (1813-1890)
From this reading Issuing from the cañon, we enter a broad and fertile valley, through which flows the ever-present Arkansas River, and in a short time pass through Cañon City, a town of considerable importance, having a population of 3000, and the county seat of Fremont County.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Issuing from the cañon, we enter a broad and fertile valley, through which flows the ever-present Arkansas River, and in a short time pass through Cañon City, a town of considerable importance, having a population of 3000, and the county seat of Fremont County.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Before reaching the bridge our train stops, and as many as wish get out and walk over, in order to obtain a good view of the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Royal Gorge.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading We do not tarry long to contemplate the scenery, for a mean, commonplace shower of rain is falling, and we hurry to the train to avoid getting wet.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Before reaching the bridge our train stops, and as many as wish get out and walk over, in order to obtain a good view of the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Royal Gorge.
GorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading Before reaching the bridge our train stops, and as many as wish get out and walk over, in order to obtain a good view of the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Royal Gorge.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading Before reaching the bridge our train stops, and as many as wish get out and walk over, in order to obtain a good view of the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Royal Gorge.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The State penitentiary is located here, and near by are mineral springs of great value, making it a favorite resort for those in quest of retirement or health.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Issuing from the cañon, we enter a broad and fertile valley, through which flows the ever-present Arkansas River, and in a short time pass through Cañon City, a town of considerable importance, having a population of 3000, and the county seat of Fremont County.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The State penitentiary is located here, and near by are mineral springs of great value, making it a favorite resort for those in quest of retirement or health.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The State penitentiary is located here, and near by are mineral springs of great value, making it a favorite resort for those in quest of retirement or health.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading We do not tarry long to contemplate the scenery, for a mean, commonplace shower of rain is falling, and we hurry to the train to avoid getting wet.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Issuing from the cañon, we enter a broad and fertile valley, through which flows the ever-present Arkansas River, and in a short time pass through Cañon City, a town of considerable importance, having a population of 3000, and the county seat of Fremont County.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before reaching the bridge our train stops, and as many as wish get out and walk over, in order to obtain a good view of the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Royal Gorge.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is truly a wonderful sight, and one we will never forget.
IssuingnounUS /ˈɪʃuːɪŋ/
the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
From this reading Issuing from the cañon, we enter a broad and fertile valley, through which flows the ever-present Arkansas River, and in a short time pass through Cañon City, a town of considerable importance, having a population of 3000, and the county seat of Fremont County.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is truly a wonderful sight, and one we will never forget.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The State penitentiary is located here, and near by are mineral springs of great value, making it a favorite resort for those in quest of retirement or health.
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 We do not tarry long to contemplate the scenery, for a mean, commonplace shower of rain is falling, and we hurry to the train to avoid getting wet.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The State penitentiary is located here, and near by are mineral springs of great value, making it a favorite resort for those in quest of retirement or health.
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 Before reaching the bridge our train stops, and as many as wish get out and walk over, in order to obtain a good view of the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Royal Gorge.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading We do not tarry long to contemplate the scenery, for a mean, commonplace shower of rain is falling, and we hurry to the train to avoid getting wet.
mineralnounUS /ˈmɪnərəl/
solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
From this reading The State penitentiary is located here, and near by are mineral springs of great value, making it a favorite resort for those in quest of retirement or health.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The State penitentiary is located here, and near by are mineral springs of great value, making it a favorite resort for those in quest of retirement or health.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is truly a wonderful sight, and one we will never forget.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We do not tarry long to contemplate the scenery, for a mean, commonplace shower of rain is falling, and we hurry to the train to avoid getting wet.
come into possession of
From this reading Before reaching the bridge our train stops, and as many as wish get out and walk over, in order to obtain a good view of the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Royal Gorge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before reaching the bridge our train stops, and as many as wish get out and walk over, in order to obtain a good view of the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Royal Gorge.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is truly a wonderful sight, and one we will never forget.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The State penitentiary is located here, and near by are mineral springs of great value, making it a favorite resort for those in quest of retirement or health.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Before reaching the bridge our train stops, and as many as wish get out and walk over, in order to obtain a good view of the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Royal Gorge.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Before reaching the bridge our train stops, and as many as wish get out and walk over, in order to obtain a good view of the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Royal Gorge.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Before reaching the bridge our train stops, and as many as wish get out and walk over, in order to obtain a good view of the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Royal Gorge.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Before reaching the bridge our train stops, and as many as wish get out and walk over, in order to obtain a good view of the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Royal Gorge.
go across or through
From this reading Issuing from the cañon, we enter a broad and fertile valley, through which flows the ever-present Arkansas River, and in a short time pass through Cañon City, a town of considerable importance, having a population of 3000, and the county seat of Fremont County.
penitentiaryadjectiveUS /ˌpenɪˈtentʃəri/
used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers
From this reading The State penitentiary is located here, and near by are mineral springs of great value, making it a favorite resort for those in quest of retirement or health.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading Issuing from the cañon, we enter a broad and fertile valley, through which flows the ever-present Arkansas River, and in a short time pass through Cañon City, a town of considerable importance, having a population of 3000, and the county seat of Fremont County.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading The State penitentiary is located here, and near by are mineral springs of great value, making it a favorite resort for those in quest of retirement or health.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading We do not tarry long to contemplate the scenery, for a mean, commonplace shower of rain is falling, and we hurry to the train to avoid getting wet.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Before reaching the bridge our train stops, and as many as wish get out and walk over, in order to obtain a good view of the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Royal Gorge.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading The State penitentiary is located here, and near by are mineral springs of great value, making it a favorite resort for those in quest of retirement or health.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading The State penitentiary is located here, and near by are mineral springs of great value, making it a favorite resort for those in quest of retirement or health.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Issuing from the cañon, we enter a broad and fertile valley, through which flows the ever-present Arkansas River, and in a short time pass through Cañon City, a town of considerable importance, having a population of 3000, and the county seat of Fremont County.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Before reaching the bridge our train stops, and as many as wish get out and walk over, in order to obtain a good view of the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Royal Gorge.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading We do not tarry long to contemplate the scenery, for a mean, commonplace shower of rain is falling, and we hurry to the train to avoid getting wet.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Issuing from the cañon, we enter a broad and fertile valley, through which flows the ever-present Arkansas River, and in a short time pass through Cañon City, a town of considerable importance, having a population of 3000, and the county seat of Fremont County.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Issuing from the cañon, we enter a broad and fertile valley, through which flows the ever-present Arkansas River, and in a short time pass through Cañon City, a town of considerable importance, having a population of 3000, and the county seat of Fremont County.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading We do not tarry long to contemplate the scenery, for a mean, commonplace shower of rain is falling, and we hurry to the train to avoid getting wet.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It is truly a wonderful sight, and one we will never forget.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading The State penitentiary is located here, and near by are mineral springs of great value, making it a favorite resort for those in quest of retirement or health.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The State penitentiary is located here, and near by are mineral springs of great value, making it a favorite resort for those in quest of retirement or health.
stopsnounUS /stɑːps/
a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck)
From this reading Before reaching the bridge our train stops, and as many as wish get out and walk over, in order to obtain a good view of the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Royal Gorge.
tarryverbUS /ˈteri/
be about
From this reading We do not tarry long to contemplate the scenery, for a mean, commonplace shower of rain is falling, and we hurry to the train to avoid getting wet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before reaching the bridge our train stops, and as many as wish get out and walk over, in order to obtain a good view of the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Royal Gorge.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The State penitentiary is located here, and near by are mineral springs of great value, making it a favorite resort for those in quest of retirement or health.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Issuing from the cañon, we enter a broad and fertile valley, through which flows the ever-present Arkansas River, and in a short time pass through Cañon City, a town of considerable importance, having a population of 3000, and the county seat of Fremont County.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Issuing from the cañon, we enter a broad and fertile valley, through which flows the ever-present Arkansas River, and in a short time pass through Cañon City, a town of considerable importance, having a population of 3000, and the county seat of Fremont County.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before reaching the bridge our train stops, and as many as wish get out and walk over, in order to obtain a good view of the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Royal Gorge.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Issuing from the cañon, we enter a broad and fertile valley, through which flows the ever-present Arkansas River, and in a short time pass through Cañon City, a town of considerable importance, having a population of 3000, and the county seat of Fremont County.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Before reaching the bridge our train stops, and as many as wish get out and walk over, in order to obtain a good view of the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Royal Gorge.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It is truly a wonderful sight, and one we will never forget.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Issuing from the cañon, we enter a broad and fertile valley, through which flows the ever-present Arkansas River, and in a short time pass through Cañon City, a town of considerable importance, having a population of 3000, and the county seat of Fremont County.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading The State penitentiary is located here, and near by are mineral springs of great value, making it a favorite resort for those in quest of retirement or health.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Before reaching the bridge our train stops, and as many as wish get out and walk over, in order to obtain a good view of the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Royal Gorge.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Before reaching the bridge our train stops, and as many as wish get out and walk over, in order to obtain a good view of the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Royal Gorge.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is truly a wonderful sight, and one we will never forget.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading We do not tarry long to contemplate the scenery, for a mean, commonplace shower of rain is falling, and we hurry to the train to avoid getting wet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Issuing from the cañon, we enter a broad and fertile valley, through which flows the ever-present Arkansas River, and in a short time pass through Cañon City, a town of considerable importance, having a population of 3000, and the county seat of Fremont County.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is truly a wonderful sight, and one we will never forget.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Before reaching the bridge our train stops, and as many as wish get out and walk over, in order to obtain a good view of the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Royal Gorge.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It is truly a wonderful sight, and one we will never forget.
