used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But this thoroughfare over the backbone of the continent proved to be a disappointment, as it failed to present the striking characteristics of a mountain pass.
in actual fact
From this reading Similarly the transient through South Pass is unable to determine within several miles where his pathway is actually at its highest point.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The picturesque red-sandstone cliffs of Red Buttes and the granite-ribbed range of the Sweetwater Mountains were left behind us.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But this thoroughfare over the backbone of the continent proved to be a disappointment, as it failed to present the striking characteristics of a mountain pass.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
backbonenounUS /ˈbækboʊn/
a central cohesive source of support and stability
From this reading But this thoroughfare over the backbone of the continent proved to be a disappointment, as it failed to present the striking characteristics of a mountain pass.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But this thoroughfare over the backbone of the continent proved to be a disappointment, as it failed to present the striking characteristics of a mountain pass.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The picturesque red-sandstone cliffs of Red Buttes and the granite-ribbed range of the Sweetwater Mountains were left behind us.
Borealadjective
relating to or marked by qualities associated with the north wind
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this thoroughfare over the backbone of the continent proved to be a disappointment, as it failed to present the striking characteristics of a mountain pass.
Buttes
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From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The picturesque red-sandstone cliffs of Red Buttes and the granite-ribbed range of the Sweetwater Mountains were left behind us.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading But this thoroughfare over the backbone of the continent proved to be a disappointment, as it failed to present the striking characteristics of a mountain pass.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The picturesque red-sandstone cliffs of Red Buttes and the granite-ribbed range of the Sweetwater Mountains were left behind us.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Slowly our train climbed up the gentle grade to South Pass.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading But this thoroughfare over the backbone of the continent proved to be a disappointment, as it failed to present the striking characteristics of a mountain pass.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Similarly the transient through South Pass is unable to determine within several miles where his pathway is actually at its highest point.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading But this thoroughfare over the backbone of the continent proved to be a disappointment, as it failed to present the striking characteristics of a mountain pass.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
exactnessnoun
the quality of being exact
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
exceptedverbUS /ɪkˈseptɪd/
past form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading But this thoroughfare over the backbone of the continent proved to be a disappointment, as it failed to present the striking characteristics of a mountain pass.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Slowly our train climbed up the gentle grade to South Pass.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading Slowly our train climbed up the gentle grade to South Pass.
granite-ribbed
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From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The picturesque red-sandstone cliffs of Red Buttes and the granite-ribbed range of the Sweetwater Mountains were left behind us.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Similarly the transient through South Pass is unable to determine within several miles where his pathway is actually at its highest point.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Similarly the transient through South Pass is unable to determine within several miles where his pathway is actually at its highest point.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But this thoroughfare over the backbone of the continent proved to be a disappointment, as it failed to present the striking characteristics of a mountain pass.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The picturesque red-sandstone cliffs of Red Buttes and the granite-ribbed range of the Sweetwater Mountains were left behind us.
locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/
discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Similarly the transient through South Pass is unable to determine within several miles where his pathway is actually at its highest point.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading But this thoroughfare over the backbone of the continent proved to be a disappointment, as it failed to present the striking characteristics of a mountain pass.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The picturesque red-sandstone cliffs of Red Buttes and the granite-ribbed range of the Sweetwater Mountains were left behind us.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The picturesque red-sandstone cliffs of Red Buttes and the granite-ribbed range of the Sweetwater Mountains were left behind us.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Slowly our train climbed up the gentle grade to South Pass.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But this thoroughfare over the backbone of the continent proved to be a disappointment, as it failed to present the striking characteristics of a mountain pass.
the act of departing politely
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The picturesque red-sandstone cliffs of Red Buttes and the granite-ribbed range of the Sweetwater Mountains were left behind us.
go across or through
From this reading Slowly our train climbed up the gentle grade to South Pass.
pathwaynounUS /ˈpæθweɪ/
a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
From this reading Similarly the transient through South Pass is unable to determine within several miles where his pathway is actually at its highest point.
PearynounUS /ˈpiːri/
United States Arctic explorer and United States naval officer who has been regarded as the first man to reach the North Pole (1856-1920)
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The picturesque red-sandstone cliffs of Red Buttes and the granite-ribbed range of the Sweetwater Mountains were left behind us.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Similarly the transient through South Pass is unable to determine within several miles where his pathway is actually at its highest point.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But this thoroughfare over the backbone of the continent proved to be a disappointment, as it failed to present the striking characteristics of a mountain pass.
established beyond doubt
From this reading But this thoroughfare over the backbone of the continent proved to be a disappointment, as it failed to present the striking characteristics of a mountain pass.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The picturesque red-sandstone cliffs of Red Buttes and the granite-ribbed range of the Sweetwater Mountains were left behind us.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The picturesque red-sandstone cliffs of Red Buttes and the granite-ribbed range of the Sweetwater Mountains were left behind us.
red-sandstone
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From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The picturesque red-sandstone cliffs of Red Buttes and the granite-ribbed range of the Sweetwater Mountains were left behind us.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Similarly the transient through South Pass is unable to determine within several miles where his pathway is actually at its highest point.
SimilarlyadverbUS /ˈsɪmələrli/
in like or similar manner
From this reading Similarly the transient through South Pass is unable to determine within several miles where his pathway is actually at its highest point.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Slowly our train climbed up the gentle grade to South Pass.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Slowly our train climbed up the gentle grade to South Pass.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading But this thoroughfare over the backbone of the continent proved to be a disappointment, as it failed to present the striking characteristics of a mountain pass.
Sweetwater
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From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The picturesque red-sandstone cliffs of Red Buttes and the granite-ribbed range of the Sweetwater Mountains were left behind us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The picturesque red-sandstone cliffs of Red Buttes and the granite-ribbed range of the Sweetwater Mountains were left behind us.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this thoroughfare over the backbone of the continent proved to be a disappointment, as it failed to present the striking characteristics of a mountain pass.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading But this thoroughfare over the backbone of the continent proved to be a disappointment, as it failed to present the striking characteristics of a mountain pass.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Similarly the transient through South Pass is unable to determine within several miles where his pathway is actually at its highest point.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Slowly our train climbed up the gentle grade to South Pass.
the upper part of anything
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Slowly our train climbed up the gentle grade to South Pass.
transientnounUS /ˈtrænʒənt/
one who stays for only a short time
From this reading Similarly the transient through South Pass is unable to determine within several miles where his pathway is actually at its highest point.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Similarly the transient through South Pass is unable to determine within several miles where his pathway is actually at its highest point.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Slowly our train climbed up the gentle grade to South Pass.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The picturesque red-sandstone cliffs of Red Buttes and the granite-ribbed range of the Sweetwater Mountains were left behind us.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The picturesque red-sandstone cliffs of Red Buttes and the granite-ribbed range of the Sweetwater Mountains were left behind us.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The picturesque red-sandstone cliffs of Red Buttes and the granite-ribbed range of the Sweetwater Mountains were left behind us.
in or at the place that
From this reading Similarly the transient through South Pass is unable to determine within several miles where his pathway is actually at its highest point.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In one respect, at least, its top is not unlike the North Pole, for it is admitted by Arctic explorers (Cook and Peary of course, always excepted) that they find it impossible to locate the Boreal end of the earth with exactness.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Similarly the transient through South Pass is unable to determine within several miles where his pathway is actually at its highest point.
