used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STORY OF A STONE AND WHAT CAME AFTER.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In shape it is a long, slender triangle, about three miles from its base westward to the point where its highest altitude is reached, two thousand three hundred and forty feet above tide-water.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading In shape it is a long, slender triangle, about three miles from its base westward to the point where its highest altitude is reached, two thousand three hundred and forty feet above tide-water.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading Cradled in its rocky bosom, near the base of the triangle, lies a crystal lake--one hundred and fifty acres of sparkling water.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE STORY OF A STONE AND WHAT CAME AFTER.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading In shape it is a long, slender triangle, about three miles from its base westward to the point where its highest altitude is reached, two thousand three hundred and forty feet above tide-water.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading For miles in extent the flat, rocky top of this crown forms a promenade of magnificent proportions up amid the clouds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STORY OF A STONE AND WHAT CAME AFTER.
from appearances alone
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
backbonenounUS /ˈbækboʊn/
a central cohesive source of support and stability
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading In shape it is a long, slender triangle, about three miles from its base westward to the point where its highest altitude is reached, two thousand three hundred and forty feet above tide-water.
bendsnounUS /bendz/
pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Cradled in its rocky bosom, near the base of the triangle, lies a crystal lake--one hundred and fifty acres of sparkling water.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE STORY OF A STONE AND WHAT CAME AFTER.
climbernounUS /ˈklaɪmər/
a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading For miles in extent the flat, rocky top of this crown forms a promenade of magnificent proportions up amid the clouds.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
Cradled
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From this reading Cradled in its rocky bosom, near the base of the triangle, lies a crystal lake--one hundred and fifty acres of sparkling water.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading For miles in extent the flat, rocky top of this crown forms a promenade of magnificent proportions up amid the clouds.
crowningadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading Cradled in its rocky bosom, near the base of the triangle, lies a crystal lake--one hundred and fifty acres of sparkling water.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
apart from; not including
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading For miles in extent the flat, rocky top of this crown forms a promenade of magnificent proportions up amid the clouds.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In shape it is a long, slender triangle, about three miles from its base westward to the point where its highest altitude is reached, two thousand three hundred and forty feet above tide-water.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Cradled in its rocky bosom, near the base of the triangle, lies a crystal lake--one hundred and fifty acres of sparkling water.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading For miles in extent the flat, rocky top of this crown forms a promenade of magnificent proportions up amid the clouds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading For miles in extent the flat, rocky top of this crown forms a promenade of magnificent proportions up amid the clouds.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading In shape it is a long, slender triangle, about three miles from its base westward to the point where its highest altitude is reached, two thousand three hundred and forty feet above tide-water.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
the act of giving
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
ten 10s
From this reading In shape it is a long, slender triangle, about three miles from its base westward to the point where its highest altitude is reached, two thousand three hundred and forty feet above tide-water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In shape it is a long, slender triangle, about three miles from its base westward to the point where its highest altitude is reached, two thousand three hundred and forty feet above tide-water.
isolationnounUS /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
a state of separation between persons or groups
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In shape it is a long, slender triangle, about three miles from its base westward to the point where its highest altitude is reached, two thousand three hundred and forty feet above tide-water.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Cradled in its rocky bosom, near the base of the triangle, lies a crystal lake--one hundred and fifty acres of sparkling water.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Cradled in its rocky bosom, near the base of the triangle, lies a crystal lake--one hundred and fifty acres of sparkling water.
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 In shape it is a long, slender triangle, about three miles from its base westward to the point where its highest altitude is reached, two thousand three hundred and forty feet above tide-water.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading For miles in extent the flat, rocky top of this crown forms a promenade of magnificent proportions up amid the clouds.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading For miles in extent the flat, rocky top of this crown forms a promenade of magnificent proportions up amid the clouds.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Cradled in its rocky bosom, near the base of the triangle, lies a crystal lake--one hundred and fifty acres of sparkling water.
north-eastadverbUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
to, toward, or in the northeast
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STORY OF A STONE AND WHAT CAME AFTER.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Cradled in its rocky bosom, near the base of the triangle, lies a crystal lake--one hundred and fifty acres of sparkling water.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading For miles in extent the flat, rocky top of this crown forms a promenade of magnificent proportions up amid the clouds.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading For miles in extent the flat, rocky top of this crown forms a promenade of magnificent proportions up amid the clouds.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In shape it is a long, slender triangle, about three miles from its base westward to the point where its highest altitude is reached, two thousand three hundred and forty feet above tide-water.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading For miles in extent the flat, rocky top of this crown forms a promenade of magnificent proportions up amid the clouds.
Sam'snounUS /sæmz/
possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading In shape it is a long, slender triangle, about three miles from its base westward to the point where its highest altitude is reached, two thousand three hundred and forty feet above tide-water.
Shawangunk
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From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading In shape it is a long, slender triangle, about three miles from its base westward to the point where its highest altitude is reached, two thousand three hundred and forty feet above tide-water.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Cradled in its rocky bosom, near the base of the triangle, lies a crystal lake--one hundred and fifty acres of sparkling water.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading THE STORY OF A STONE AND WHAT CAME AFTER.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE STORY OF A STONE AND WHAT CAME AFTER.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORY OF A STONE AND WHAT CAME AFTER.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For miles in extent the flat, rocky top of this crown forms a promenade of magnificent proportions up amid the clouds.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading In shape it is a long, slender triangle, about three miles from its base westward to the point where its highest altitude is reached, two thousand three hundred and forty feet above tide-water.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In shape it is a long, slender triangle, about three miles from its base westward to the point where its highest altitude is reached, two thousand three hundred and forty feet above tide-water.
tide-water
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From this reading In shape it is a long, slender triangle, about three miles from its base westward to the point where its highest altitude is reached, two thousand three hundred and forty feet above tide-water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
the upper part of anything
From this reading For miles in extent the flat, rocky top of this crown forms a promenade of magnificent proportions up amid the clouds.
trianglenounUS /ˈtraɪæŋɡəl/
a three-sided polygon
From this reading In shape it is a long, slender triangle, about three miles from its base westward to the point where its highest altitude is reached, two thousand three hundred and forty feet above tide-water.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In shape it is a long, slender triangle, about three miles from its base westward to the point where its highest altitude is reached, two thousand three hundred and forty feet above tide-water.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For miles in extent the flat, rocky top of this crown forms a promenade of magnificent proportions up amid the clouds.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Sam's Point, the crowning backbone of the highest mountain in the Shawangunk range, bends away from the general course of its fellows apparently for the especial purpose of giving the mountain climber, by its isolation, a commanding view in almost every direction except to the north-east.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Cradled in its rocky bosom, near the base of the triangle, lies a crystal lake--one hundred and fifty acres of sparkling water.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading In shape it is a long, slender triangle, about three miles from its base westward to the point where its highest altitude is reached, two thousand three hundred and forty feet above tide-water.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE STORY OF A STONE AND WHAT CAME AFTER.
in or at the place that
From this reading In shape it is a long, slender triangle, about three miles from its base westward to the point where its highest altitude is reached, two thousand three hundred and forty feet above tide-water.
