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From this reading It is a square pyramid in shape, and shows nearly its full height (2,949 feet) from the Wastdale level.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a square pyramid in shape, and shows nearly its full height (2,949 feet) from the Wastdale level.
(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 It stands at the head of the valley, and when seen from the shores of the lake appears completely to shut off the valley from all approach by the north end.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE ENNERDALE FACE AND THE OBLIQUE CHIMNEY._ Great Gable takes high rank among the hills of Britain for grace of form and for the beauty of the views it offers to the climber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ENNERDALE FACE AND THE OBLIQUE CHIMNEY._ Great Gable takes high rank among the hills of Britain for grace of form and for the beauty of the views it offers to the climber.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It stands at the head of the valley, and when seen from the shores of the lake appears completely to shut off the valley from all approach by the north end.
move towards
From this reading It stands at the head of the valley, and when seen from the shores of the lake appears completely to shut off the valley from all approach by the north end.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It stands at the head of the valley, and when seen from the shores of the lake appears completely to shut off the valley from all approach by the north end.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading THE ENNERDALE FACE AND THE OBLIQUE CHIMNEY._ Great Gable takes high rank among the hills of Britain for grace of form and for the beauty of the views it offers to the climber.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading THE ENNERDALE FACE AND THE OBLIQUE CHIMNEY._ Great Gable takes high rank among the hills of Britain for grace of form and for the beauty of the views it offers to the climber.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It stands at the head of the valley, and when seen from the shores of the lake appears completely to shut off the valley from all approach by the north end.
CHIMNEYnounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading THE ENNERDALE FACE AND THE OBLIQUE CHIMNEY._ Great Gable takes high rank among the hills of Britain for grace of form and for the beauty of the views it offers to the climber.
climbernounUS /ˈklaɪmər/
a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants
From this reading THE ENNERDALE FACE AND THE OBLIQUE CHIMNEY._ Great Gable takes high rank among the hills of Britain for grace of form and for the beauty of the views it offers to the climber.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It stands at the head of the valley, and when seen from the shores of the lake appears completely to shut off the valley from all approach by the north end.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Its four main ridges offer fairly easy walking to the summit.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It stands at the head of the valley, and when seen from the shores of the lake appears completely to shut off the valley from all approach by the north end.
ENNERDALE
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From this reading THE ENNERDALE FACE AND THE OBLIQUE CHIMNEY._ Great Gable takes high rank among the hills of Britain for grace of form and for the beauty of the views it offers to the climber.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE ENNERDALE FACE AND THE OBLIQUE CHIMNEY._ Great Gable takes high rank among the hills of Britain for grace of form and for the beauty of the views it offers to the climber.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Its four main ridges offer fairly easy walking to the summit.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It is a square pyramid in shape, and shows nearly its full height (2,949 feet) from the Wastdale level.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ENNERDALE FACE AND THE OBLIQUE CHIMNEY._ Great Gable takes high rank among the hills of Britain for grace of form and for the beauty of the views it offers to the climber.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading THE ENNERDALE FACE AND THE OBLIQUE CHIMNEY._ Great Gable takes high rank among the hills of Britain for grace of form and for the beauty of the views it offers to the climber.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Its four main ridges offer fairly easy walking to the summit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is a square pyramid in shape, and shows nearly its full height (2,949 feet) from the Wastdale level.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It is a square pyramid in shape, and shows nearly its full height (2,949 feet) from the Wastdale level.
GABLEnounUS /ˈɡeɪbəl/
the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
From this reading _GREAT GABLE.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading THE ENNERDALE FACE AND THE OBLIQUE CHIMNEY._ Great Gable takes high rank among the hills of Britain for grace of form and for the beauty of the views it offers to the climber.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _GREAT GABLE.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It stands at the head of the valley, and when seen from the shores of the lake appears completely to shut off the valley from all approach by the north end.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading It is a square pyramid in shape, and shows nearly its full height (2,949 feet) from the Wastdale level.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE ENNERDALE FACE AND THE OBLIQUE CHIMNEY._ Great Gable takes high rank among the hills of Britain for grace of form and for the beauty of the views it offers to the climber.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE ENNERDALE FACE AND THE OBLIQUE CHIMNEY._ Great Gable takes high rank among the hills of Britain for grace of form and for the beauty of the views it offers to the climber.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a square pyramid in shape, and shows nearly its full height (2,949 feet) from the Wastdale level.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a square pyramid in shape, and shows nearly its full height (2,949 feet) from the Wastdale level.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE ENNERDALE FACE AND THE OBLIQUE CHIMNEY._ Great Gable takes high rank among the hills of Britain for grace of form and for the beauty of the views it offers to the climber.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a square pyramid in shape, and shows nearly its full height (2,949 feet) from the Wastdale level.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading It stands at the head of the valley, and when seen from the shores of the lake appears completely to shut off the valley from all approach by the north end.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading It is a square pyramid in shape, and shows nearly its full height (2,949 feet) from the Wastdale level.
most important element
From this reading Its four main ridges offer fairly easy walking to the summit.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It is a square pyramid in shape, and shows nearly its full height (2,949 feet) from the Wastdale level.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It stands at the head of the valley, and when seen from the shores of the lake appears completely to shut off the valley from all approach by the north end.
OBLIQUEadjectiveUS /əˈbliːk/
slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled
From this reading THE ENNERDALE FACE AND THE OBLIQUE CHIMNEY._ Great Gable takes high rank among the hills of Britain for grace of form and for the beauty of the views it offers to the climber.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ENNERDALE FACE AND THE OBLIQUE CHIMNEY._ Great Gable takes high rank among the hills of Britain for grace of form and for the beauty of the views it offers to the climber.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It stands at the head of the valley, and when seen from the shores of the lake appears completely to shut off the valley from all approach by the north end.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Its four main ridges offer fairly easy walking to the summit.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading THE ENNERDALE FACE AND THE OBLIQUE CHIMNEY._ Great Gable takes high rank among the hills of Britain for grace of form and for the beauty of the views it offers to the climber.
pyramidverbUS /ˈpɪrəmɪd/
enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts
From this reading It is a square pyramid in shape, and shows nearly its full height (2,949 feet) from the Wastdale level.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading THE ENNERDALE FACE AND THE OBLIQUE CHIMNEY._ Great Gable takes high rank among the hills of Britain for grace of form and for the beauty of the views it offers to the climber.
ridgesnounUS /ˈrɪdʒəz/
plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading Its four main ridges offer fairly easy walking to the summit.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It stands at the head of the valley, and when seen from the shores of the lake appears completely to shut off the valley from all approach by the north end.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading It is a square pyramid in shape, and shows nearly its full height (2,949 feet) from the Wastdale level.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading It stands at the head of the valley, and when seen from the shores of the lake appears completely to shut off the valley from all approach by the north end.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading It is a square pyramid in shape, and shows nearly its full height (2,949 feet) from the Wastdale level.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading It stands at the head of the valley, and when seen from the shores of the lake appears completely to shut off the valley from all approach by the north end.
make square
From this reading It is a square pyramid in shape, and shows nearly its full height (2,949 feet) from the Wastdale level.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading It stands at the head of the valley, and when seen from the shores of the lake appears completely to shut off the valley from all approach by the north end.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Its four main ridges offer fairly easy walking to the summit.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading THE ENNERDALE FACE AND THE OBLIQUE CHIMNEY._ Great Gable takes high rank among the hills of Britain for grace of form and for the beauty of the views it offers to the climber.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ENNERDALE FACE AND THE OBLIQUE CHIMNEY._ Great Gable takes high rank among the hills of Britain for grace of form and for the beauty of the views it offers to the climber.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ENNERDALE FACE AND THE OBLIQUE CHIMNEY._ Great Gable takes high rank among the hills of Britain for grace of form and for the beauty of the views it offers to the climber.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading It stands at the head of the valley, and when seen from the shores of the lake appears completely to shut off the valley from all approach by the north end.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading THE ENNERDALE FACE AND THE OBLIQUE CHIMNEY._ Great Gable takes high rank among the hills of Britain for grace of form and for the beauty of the views it offers to the climber.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Its four main ridges offer fairly easy walking to the summit.
Wastdale
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From this reading It is a square pyramid in shape, and shows nearly its full height (2,949 feet) from the Wastdale level.
at the time that
From this reading It stands at the head of the valley, and when seen from the shores of the lake appears completely to shut off the valley from all approach by the north end.
