used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was to be a tremendous spectacle and a great deal of preparation was necessary to insure an artistic filming of it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Ruth and Tom had found what they considered an ideal location--a mountain, rising almost perpendicularly skyward, and at its base a few squat, rambling little cabins.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was to be a tremendous spectacle and a great deal of preparation was necessary to insure an artistic filming of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was to be a tremendous spectacle and a great deal of preparation was necessary to insure an artistic filming of it.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading It was to be a tremendous spectacle and a great deal of preparation was necessary to insure an artistic filming of it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ruth and Tom had found what they considered an ideal location--a mountain, rising almost perpendicularly skyward, and at its base a few squat, rambling little cabins.
avalanchenounUS /ˈævəlæntʃ/
a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain
From this reading THE NARROW LEDGE Little was discussed in the days that followed but the avalanche.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Ruth and Tom had found what they considered an ideal location--a mountain, rising almost perpendicularly skyward, and at its base a few squat, rambling little cabins.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was to be a tremendous spectacle and a great deal of preparation was necessary to insure an artistic filming of it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ruth had been forced to pay a ridiculously high sum for these cabins.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading But Tom and she figured that to erect others, no matter how flimsily built, would cost even more.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE NARROW LEDGE Little was discussed in the days that followed but the avalanche.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Ruth and Tom had found what they considered an ideal location--a mountain, rising almost perpendicularly skyward, and at its base a few squat, rambling little cabins.
carefully weighed
From this reading Ruth and Tom had found what they considered an ideal location--a mountain, rising almost perpendicularly skyward, and at its base a few squat, rambling little cabins.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading But Tom and she figured that to erect others, no matter how flimsily built, would cost even more.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE NARROW LEDGE Little was discussed in the days that followed but the avalanche.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading It was to be a tremendous spectacle and a great deal of preparation was necessary to insure an artistic filming of it.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading THE NARROW LEDGE Little was discussed in the days that followed but the avalanche.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading But Tom and she figured that to erect others, no matter how flimsily built, would cost even more.
divisible by two
From this reading But Tom and she figured that to erect others, no matter how flimsily built, would cost even more.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Ruth and Tom had found what they considered an ideal location--a mountain, rising almost perpendicularly skyward, and at its base a few squat, rambling little cabins.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading But Tom and she figured that to erect others, no matter how flimsily built, would cost even more.
filmingnounUS /ˈfɪlmɪŋ/
the act of making a film
From this reading It was to be a tremendous spectacle and a great deal of preparation was necessary to insure an artistic filming of it.
flimsilyadverb
in a weak and flimsy manner
From this reading But Tom and she figured that to erect others, no matter how flimsily built, would cost even more.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE NARROW LEDGE Little was discussed in the days that followed but the avalanche.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ruth had been forced to pay a ridiculously high sum for these cabins.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Ruth had been forced to pay a ridiculously high sum for these cabins.
set up or found
From this reading Ruth and Tom had found what they considered an ideal location--a mountain, rising almost perpendicularly skyward, and at its base a few squat, rambling little cabins.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was to be a tremendous spectacle and a great deal of preparation was necessary to insure an artistic filming of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ruth and Tom had found what they considered an ideal location--a mountain, rising almost perpendicularly skyward, and at its base a few squat, rambling little cabins.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Ruth had been forced to pay a ridiculously high sum for these cabins.
how
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From this reading But Tom and she figured that to erect others, no matter how flimsily built, would cost even more.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Ruth and Tom had found what they considered an ideal location--a mountain, rising almost perpendicularly skyward, and at its base a few squat, rambling little cabins.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE NARROW LEDGE Little was discussed in the days that followed but the avalanche.
insureverbUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊr/
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
From this reading It was to be a tremendous spectacle and a great deal of preparation was necessary to insure an artistic filming of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was to be a tremendous spectacle and a great deal of preparation was necessary to insure an artistic filming of it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Ruth and Tom had found what they considered an ideal location--a mountain, rising almost perpendicularly skyward, and at its base a few squat, rambling little cabins.
LEDGEnounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading THE NARROW LEDGE Little was discussed in the days that followed but the avalanche.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE NARROW LEDGE Little was discussed in the days that followed but the avalanche.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading Ruth and Tom had found what they considered an ideal location--a mountain, rising almost perpendicularly skyward, and at its base a few squat, rambling little cabins.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But Tom and she figured that to erect others, no matter how flimsily built, would cost even more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But Tom and she figured that to erect others, no matter how flimsily built, would cost even more.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Ruth and Tom had found what they considered an ideal location--a mountain, rising almost perpendicularly skyward, and at its base a few squat, rambling little cabins.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading THE NARROW LEDGE Little was discussed in the days that followed but the avalanche.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was to be a tremendous spectacle and a great deal of preparation was necessary to insure an artistic filming of it.
not any; not one
From this reading But Tom and she figured that to erect others, no matter how flimsily built, would cost even more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was to be a tremendous spectacle and a great deal of preparation was necessary to insure an artistic filming of it.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Tom and she figured that to erect others, no matter how flimsily built, would cost even more.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Ruth had been forced to pay a ridiculously high sum for these cabins.
perpendicularlyadverb
straight up or down without a break
From this reading Ruth and Tom had found what they considered an ideal location--a mountain, rising almost perpendicularly skyward, and at its base a few squat, rambling little cabins.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading It was to be a tremendous spectacle and a great deal of preparation was necessary to insure an artistic filming of it.
ramblingadjectiveUS /ˈræmblɪŋ/
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading Ruth and Tom had found what they considered an ideal location--a mountain, rising almost perpendicularly skyward, and at its base a few squat, rambling little cabins.
ridiculouslyadverbUS /rəˈdɪkjələsli/
so as to arouse or deserve laughter
From this reading Ruth had been forced to pay a ridiculously high sum for these cabins.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Ruth and Tom had found what they considered an ideal location--a mountain, rising almost perpendicularly skyward, and at its base a few squat, rambling little cabins.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth and Tom had found what they considered an ideal location--a mountain, rising almost perpendicularly skyward, and at its base a few squat, rambling little cabins.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Tom and she figured that to erect others, no matter how flimsily built, would cost even more.
skywardadjectiveUS /ˈskaɪwərd/
directed toward heaven or the sky
From this reading Ruth and Tom had found what they considered an ideal location--a mountain, rising almost perpendicularly skyward, and at its base a few squat, rambling little cabins.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading It was to be a tremendous spectacle and a great deal of preparation was necessary to insure an artistic filming of it.
squatverbUS /skwɑːt/
sit on one's heels
From this reading Ruth and Tom had found what they considered an ideal location--a mountain, rising almost perpendicularly skyward, and at its base a few squat, rambling little cabins.
a quantity of money
From this reading Ruth had been forced to pay a ridiculously high sum for these cabins.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE NARROW LEDGE Little was discussed in the days that followed but the avalanche.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NARROW LEDGE Little was discussed in the days that followed but the avalanche.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Ruth had been forced to pay a ridiculously high sum for these cabins.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ruth and Tom had found what they considered an ideal location--a mountain, rising almost perpendicularly skyward, and at its base a few squat, rambling little cabins.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was to be a tremendous spectacle and a great deal of preparation was necessary to insure an artistic filming of it.
male cat
From this reading Ruth and Tom had found what they considered an ideal location--a mountain, rising almost perpendicularly skyward, and at its base a few squat, rambling little cabins.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading It was to be a tremendous spectacle and a great deal of preparation was necessary to insure an artistic filming of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NARROW LEDGE Little was discussed in the days that followed but the avalanche.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Ruth and Tom had found what they considered an ideal location--a mountain, rising almost perpendicularly skyward, and at its base a few squat, rambling little cabins.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But Tom and she figured that to erect others, no matter how flimsily built, would cost even more.
