adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Immediately in the route of the travellers lay a high mountain, which they ascended with some difficulty.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading They remained for a long time contemplating, with perplexed and anxious eye, this wild congregation of mountain barriers, and seeking to discover some practicable passage.
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading The approach of evening obliged them to give up the task, and to seek some camping ground for the night.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading Immediately in the route of the travellers lay a high mountain, which they ascended with some difficulty.
barriersnounUS /ˈbæriərz/
plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading They remained for a long time contemplating, with perplexed and anxious eye, this wild congregation of mountain barriers, and seeking to discover some practicable passage.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The prospect from the summit was grand but disheartening.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading The approach of evening obliged them to give up the task, and to seek some camping ground for the night.
chasms
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From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading They remained for a long time contemplating, with perplexed and anxious eye, this wild congregation of mountain barriers, and seeking to discover some practicable passage.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading They remained for a long time contemplating, with perplexed and anxious eye, this wild congregation of mountain barriers, and seeking to discover some practicable passage.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Immediately in the route of the travellers lay a high mountain, which they ascended with some difficulty.
DirectlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/
without deviation
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
discoververbUS /dɪˈskʌvər/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading They remained for a long time contemplating, with perplexed and anxious eye, this wild congregation of mountain barriers, and seeking to discover some practicable passage.
dishearteningadjectiveUS /dɪsˈhɑːrtənɪŋ/
destructive of morale and self-reliance
From this reading The prospect from the summit was grand but disheartening.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The approach of evening obliged them to give up the task, and to seek some camping ground for the night.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading They remained for a long time contemplating, with perplexed and anxious eye, this wild congregation of mountain barriers, and seeking to discover some practicable passage.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They remained for a long time contemplating, with perplexed and anxious eye, this wild congregation of mountain barriers, and seeking to discover some practicable passage.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The prospect from the summit was grand but disheartening.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The approach of evening obliged them to give up the task, and to seek some camping ground for the night.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The prospect from the summit was grand but disheartening.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Immediately in the route of the travellers lay a high mountain, which they ascended with some difficulty.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
Immahah
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From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
ImmediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately in the route of the travellers lay a high mountain, which they ascended with some difficulty.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Immediately in the route of the travellers lay a high mountain, which they ascended with some difficulty.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Immediately in the route of the travellers lay a high mountain, which they ascended with some difficulty.
loftiest
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From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 They remained for a long time contemplating, with perplexed and anxious eye, this wild congregation of mountain barriers, and seeking to discover some practicable passage.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Immediately in the route of the travellers lay a high mountain, which they ascended with some difficulty.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The approach of evening obliged them to give up the task, and to seek some camping ground for the night.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading The approach of evening obliged them to give up the task, and to seek some camping ground for the night.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Immediately in the route of the travellers lay a high mountain, which they ascended with some difficulty.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading They remained for a long time contemplating, with perplexed and anxious eye, this wild congregation of mountain barriers, and seeking to discover some practicable passage.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading They remained for a long time contemplating, with perplexed and anxious eye, this wild congregation of mountain barriers, and seeking to discover some practicable passage.
practicableadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəbəl/
usable for a specific purpose
From this reading They remained for a long time contemplating, with perplexed and anxious eye, this wild congregation of mountain barriers, and seeking to discover some practicable passage.
precipices
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From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading The prospect from the summit was grand but disheartening.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They remained for a long time contemplating, with perplexed and anxious eye, this wild congregation of mountain barriers, and seeking to discover some practicable passage.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
rocksnounUS /rɑːks/
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading Immediately in the route of the travellers lay a high mountain, which they ascended with some difficulty.
savageadjectiveUS /ˈsævədʒ/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
scanverbUS /skæn/
examine minutely or intensely
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
seekverbUS /siːk/
try to get or reach
From this reading The approach of evening obliged them to give up the task, and to seek some camping ground for the night.
seekingnounUS /ˈsiːkɪŋ/
the act of searching for something
From this reading They remained for a long time contemplating, with perplexed and anxious eye, this wild congregation of mountain barriers, and seeking to discover some practicable passage.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Immediately in the route of the travellers lay a high mountain, which they ascended with some difficulty.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading The prospect from the summit was grand but disheartening.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The approach of evening obliged them to give up the task, and to seek some camping ground for the night.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Immediately in the route of the travellers lay a high mountain, which they ascended with some difficulty.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Immediately in the route of the travellers lay a high mountain, which they ascended with some difficulty.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They remained for a long time contemplating, with perplexed and anxious eye, this wild congregation of mountain barriers, and seeking to discover some practicable passage.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They remained for a long time contemplating, with perplexed and anxious eye, this wild congregation of mountain barriers, and seeking to discover some practicable passage.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
toweredverbUS /ˈtaʊərd/
past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Immediately in the route of the travellers lay a high mountain, which they ascended with some difficulty.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The approach of evening obliged them to give up the task, and to seek some camping ground for the night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The prospect from the summit was grand but disheartening.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Immediately in the route of the travellers lay a high mountain, which they ascended with some difficulty.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading They remained for a long time contemplating, with perplexed and anxious eye, this wild congregation of mountain barriers, and seeking to discover some practicable passage.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Directly before them towered the loftiest peaks of Immahah, rising far higher than the elevated ground on which they stood: on the other hand, they were enabled to scan the course of the river, dashing along through deep chasms, between rocks and precipices, until lost in a distant wilderness of mountains, which closed the savage landscape.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Immediately in the route of the travellers lay a high mountain, which they ascended with some difficulty.
