an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Around the elbow in the trail—that sharp turn which had been the scene of the all but fatal accident—the driveway broadened.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading The party of young people were so excited by the adventure that they were scarcely in mind to appreciate the rugged beauty of the cañon.
anew
From this reading Far ahead (for the cañon was here quite straight again) they could see the arching roof of rock, surmounted by the primeval forest, which formed the so-called natural bridge.
at or in the front
From this reading Far ahead (for the cañon was here quite straight again) they could see the arching roof of rock, surmounted by the primeval forest, which formed the so-called natural bridge.
(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 Around the elbow in the trail—that sharp turn which had been the scene of the all but fatal accident—the driveway broadened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The opposite wall was covered with verdure—hardy trees and shrubs found their rootage in the crevices between the rocks.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading The party of young people were so excited by the adventure that they were scarcely in mind to appreciate the rugged beauty of the cañon.
archingadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrtʃɪŋ/
forming or resembling an arch
From this reading Far ahead (for the cañon was here quite straight again) they could see the arching roof of rock, surmounted by the primeval forest, which formed the so-called natural bridge.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Around the elbow in the trail—that sharp turn which had been the scene of the all but fatal accident—the driveway broadened.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The party of young people were so excited by the adventure that they were scarcely in mind to appreciate the rugged beauty of the cañon.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Some beds of moss, far down where the spray from the river continually irrigated the thin soil, were spangled so thickly with starlike, white flowers that the patches looked like brocaded bedspreads.
bedspreads
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From this reading Some beds of moss, far down where the spray from the river continually irrigated the thin soil, were spangled so thickly with starlike, white flowers that the patches looked like brocaded bedspreads.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Around the elbow in the trail—that sharp turn which had been the scene of the all but fatal accident—the driveway broadened.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The opposite wall was covered with verdure—hardy trees and shrubs found their rootage in the crevices between the rocks.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Far ahead (for the cañon was here quite straight again) they could see the arching roof of rock, surmounted by the primeval forest, which formed the so-called natural bridge.
broadenedverbUS /ˈbrɔːdənd/
past form of “broaden” — make broader
From this reading Around the elbow in the trail—that sharp turn which had been the scene of the all but fatal accident—the driveway broadened.
brocadedadjective
embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery
From this reading Some beds of moss, far down where the spray from the river continually irrigated the thin soil, were spangled so thickly with starlike, white flowers that the patches looked like brocaded bedspreads.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Around the elbow in the trail—that sharp turn which had been the scene of the all but fatal accident—the driveway broadened.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The party of young people were so excited by the adventure that they were scarcely in mind to appreciate the rugged beauty of the cañon.
cañon
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From this reading The party of young people were so excited by the adventure that they were scarcely in mind to appreciate the rugged beauty of the cañon.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Some beds of moss, far down where the spray from the river continually irrigated the thin soil, were spangled so thickly with starlike, white flowers that the patches looked like brocaded bedspreads.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Far ahead (for the cañon was here quite straight again) they could see the arching roof of rock, surmounted by the primeval forest, which formed the so-called natural bridge.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The opposite wall was covered with verdure—hardy trees and shrubs found their rootage in the crevices between the rocks.
crevicesnounUS /ˈkrevəsɪz/
plural of “crevice” — a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading The opposite wall was covered with verdure—hardy trees and shrubs found their rootage in the crevices between the rocks.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Some beds of moss, far down where the spray from the river continually irrigated the thin soil, were spangled so thickly with starlike, white flowers that the patches looked like brocaded bedspreads.
drivewaynounUS /ˈdraɪvweɪ/
a road leading up to a private house
From this reading Around the elbow in the trail—that sharp turn which had been the scene of the all but fatal accident—the driveway broadened.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Around the elbow in the trail—that sharp turn which had been the scene of the all but fatal accident—the driveway broadened.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The party of young people were so excited by the adventure that they were scarcely in mind to appreciate the rugged beauty of the cañon.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Some beds of moss, far down where the spray from the river continually irrigated the thin soil, were spangled so thickly with starlike, white flowers that the patches looked like brocaded bedspreads.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Around the elbow in the trail—that sharp turn which had been the scene of the all but fatal accident—the driveway broadened.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Some beds of moss, far down where the spray from the river continually irrigated the thin soil, were spangled so thickly with starlike, white flowers that the patches looked like brocaded bedspreads.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Far ahead (for the cañon was here quite straight again) they could see the arching roof of rock, surmounted by the primeval forest, which formed the so-called natural bridge.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Far ahead (for the cañon was here quite straight again) they could see the arching roof of rock, surmounted by the primeval forest, which formed the so-called natural bridge.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Far ahead (for the cañon was here quite straight again) they could see the arching roof of rock, surmounted by the primeval forest, which formed the so-called natural bridge.
set up or found
From this reading The opposite wall was covered with verdure—hardy trees and shrubs found their rootage in the crevices between the rocks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some beds of moss, far down where the spray from the river continually irrigated the thin soil, were spangled so thickly with starlike, white flowers that the patches looked like brocaded bedspreads.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Around the elbow in the trail—that sharp turn which had been the scene of the all but fatal accident—the driveway broadened.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading The opposite wall was covered with verdure—hardy trees and shrubs found their rootage in the crevices between the rocks.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Far ahead (for the cañon was here quite straight again) they could see the arching roof of rock, surmounted by the primeval forest, which formed the so-called natural bridge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The party of young people were so excited by the adventure that they were scarcely in mind to appreciate the rugged beauty of the cañon.
irrigatedverbUS /ˈɪrəɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “irrigate” — supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams
From this reading Some beds of moss, far down where the spray from the river continually irrigated the thin soil, were spangled so thickly with starlike, white flowers that the patches looked like brocaded bedspreads.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Some beds of moss, far down where the spray from the river continually irrigated the thin soil, were spangled so thickly with starlike, white flowers that the patches looked like brocaded bedspreads.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Some beds of moss, far down where the spray from the river continually irrigated the thin soil, were spangled so thickly with starlike, white flowers that the patches looked like brocaded bedspreads.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The party of young people were so excited by the adventure that they were scarcely in mind to appreciate the rugged beauty of the cañon.
mossnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading Some beds of moss, far down where the spray from the river continually irrigated the thin soil, were spangled so thickly with starlike, white flowers that the patches looked like brocaded bedspreads.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Far ahead (for the cañon was here quite straight again) they could see the arching roof of rock, surmounted by the primeval forest, which formed the so-called natural bridge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The party of young people were so excited by the adventure that they were scarcely in mind to appreciate the rugged beauty of the cañon.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The opposite wall was covered with verdure—hardy trees and shrubs found their rootage in the crevices between the rocks.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party of young people were so excited by the adventure that they were scarcely in mind to appreciate the rugged beauty of the cañon.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading Some beds of moss, far down where the spray from the river continually irrigated the thin soil, were spangled so thickly with starlike, white flowers that the patches looked like brocaded bedspreads.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The party of young people were so excited by the adventure that they were scarcely in mind to appreciate the rugged beauty of the cañon.
primevaladjectiveUS /praɪˈmiːvəl/
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
From this reading Far ahead (for the cañon was here quite straight again) they could see the arching roof of rock, surmounted by the primeval forest, which formed the so-called natural bridge.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Far ahead (for the cañon was here quite straight again) they could see the arching roof of rock, surmounted by the primeval forest, which formed the so-called natural bridge.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Some beds of moss, far down where the spray from the river continually irrigated the thin soil, were spangled so thickly with starlike, white flowers that the patches looked like brocaded bedspreads.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Far ahead (for the cañon was here quite straight again) they could see the arching roof of rock, surmounted by the primeval forest, which formed the so-called natural bridge.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The opposite wall was covered with verdure—hardy trees and shrubs found their rootage in the crevices between the rocks.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Far ahead (for the cañon was here quite straight again) they could see the arching roof of rock, surmounted by the primeval forest, which formed the so-called natural bridge.
rootagenoun
fixedness by or as if by roots
From this reading The opposite wall was covered with verdure—hardy trees and shrubs found their rootage in the crevices between the rocks.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading The party of young people were so excited by the adventure that they were scarcely in mind to appreciate the rugged beauty of the cañon.
only a very short time before
From this reading The party of young people were so excited by the adventure that they were scarcely in mind to appreciate the rugged beauty of the cañon.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Around the elbow in the trail—that sharp turn which had been the scene of the all but fatal accident—the driveway broadened.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Far ahead (for the cañon was here quite straight again) they could see the arching roof of rock, surmounted by the primeval forest, which formed the so-called natural bridge.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Around the elbow in the trail—that sharp turn which had been the scene of the all but fatal accident—the driveway broadened.
shrubsnounUS /ʃrʌbz/
plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The opposite wall was covered with verdure—hardy trees and shrubs found their rootage in the crevices between the rocks.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The party of young people were so excited by the adventure that they were scarcely in mind to appreciate the rugged beauty of the cañon.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading Far ahead (for the cañon was here quite straight again) they could see the arching roof of rock, surmounted by the primeval forest, which formed the so-called natural bridge.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Some beds of moss, far down where the spray from the river continually irrigated the thin soil, were spangled so thickly with starlike, white flowers that the patches looked like brocaded bedspreads.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some beds of moss, far down where the spray from the river continually irrigated the thin soil, were spangled so thickly with starlike, white flowers that the patches looked like brocaded bedspreads.
spangledadjectiveUS /ˈspæŋɡəld/
covered with beads or jewels or sequins
From this reading Some beds of moss, far down where the spray from the river continually irrigated the thin soil, were spangled so thickly with starlike, white flowers that the patches looked like brocaded bedspreads.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading Some beds of moss, far down where the spray from the river continually irrigated the thin soil, were spangled so thickly with starlike, white flowers that the patches looked like brocaded bedspreads.
starlikeadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrlaɪk/
resembling a star
From this reading Some beds of moss, far down where the spray from the river continually irrigated the thin soil, were spangled so thickly with starlike, white flowers that the patches looked like brocaded bedspreads.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Far ahead (for the cañon was here quite straight again) they could see the arching roof of rock, surmounted by the primeval forest, which formed the so-called natural bridge.
surmountedadjectiveUS /sərˈmaʊntɪd/
having something on top
From this reading Far ahead (for the cañon was here quite straight again) they could see the arching roof of rock, surmounted by the primeval forest, which formed the so-called natural bridge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The party of young people were so excited by the adventure that they were scarcely in mind to appreciate the rugged beauty of the cañon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The party of young people were so excited by the adventure that they were scarcely in mind to appreciate the rugged beauty of the cañon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The opposite wall was covered with verdure—hardy trees and shrubs found their rootage in the crevices between the rocks.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The party of young people were so excited by the adventure that they were scarcely in mind to appreciate the rugged beauty of the cañon.
thicklyadverbUS /ˈθɪkli/
spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
From this reading Some beds of moss, far down where the spray from the river continually irrigated the thin soil, were spangled so thickly with starlike, white flowers that the patches looked like brocaded bedspreads.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Some beds of moss, far down where the spray from the river continually irrigated the thin soil, were spangled so thickly with starlike, white flowers that the patches looked like brocaded bedspreads.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The party of young people were so excited by the adventure that they were scarcely in mind to appreciate the rugged beauty of the cañon.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Around the elbow in the trail—that sharp turn which had been the scene of the all but fatal accident—the driveway broadened.
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 The opposite wall was covered with verdure—hardy trees and shrubs found their rootage in the crevices between the rocks.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Around the elbow in the trail—that sharp turn which had been the scene of the all but fatal accident—the driveway broadened.
verdurenoun
green foliage
From this reading The opposite wall was covered with verdure—hardy trees and shrubs found their rootage in the crevices between the rocks.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The opposite wall was covered with verdure—hardy trees and shrubs found their rootage in the crevices between the rocks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The opposite wall was covered with verdure—hardy trees and shrubs found their rootage in the crevices between the rocks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The party of young people were so excited by the adventure that they were scarcely in mind to appreciate the rugged beauty of the cañon.
in or at the place that
From this reading Some beds of moss, far down where the spray from the river continually irrigated the thin soil, were spangled so thickly with starlike, white flowers that the patches looked like brocaded bedspreads.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Around the elbow in the trail—that sharp turn which had been the scene of the all but fatal accident—the driveway broadened.
a Caucasian
From this reading Some beds of moss, far down where the spray from the river continually irrigated the thin soil, were spangled so thickly with starlike, white flowers that the patches looked like brocaded bedspreads.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The opposite wall was covered with verdure—hardy trees and shrubs found their rootage in the crevices between the rocks.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The party of young people were so excited by the adventure that they were scarcely in mind to appreciate the rugged beauty of the cañon.
