used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But soon the sides of the channel became rocky and precipitous, rising higher and higher until we found ourselves in a deep gorge that wound between gigantic overhanging cliffs.
(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 The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Presently we shot into the opening and passed swiftly up the smooth waters of the inlet.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The hills were gradually sloping, at first, and we could look into the tangled mass of forest that lay on either hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But soon the sides of the channel became rocky and precipitous, rising higher and higher until we found ourselves in a deep gorge that wound between gigantic overhanging cliffs.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But soon the sides of the channel became rocky and precipitous, rising higher and higher until we found ourselves in a deep gorge that wound between gigantic overhanging cliffs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But soon the sides of the channel became rocky and precipitous, rising higher and higher until we found ourselves in a deep gorge that wound between gigantic overhanging cliffs.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading But soon the sides of the channel became rocky and precipitous, rising higher and higher until we found ourselves in a deep gorge that wound between gigantic overhanging cliffs.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading But soon the sides of the channel became rocky and precipitous, rising higher and higher until we found ourselves in a deep gorge that wound between gigantic overhanging cliffs.
continuationnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The hills were gradually sloping, at first, and we could look into the tangled mass of forest that lay on either hand.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
curvingadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrvɪŋ/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading But soon the sides of the channel became rocky and precipitous, rising higher and higher until we found ourselves in a deep gorge that wound between gigantic overhanging cliffs.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
one or the other of two
From this reading The hills were gradually sloping, at first, and we could look into the tangled mass of forest that lay on either hand.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The hills were gradually sloping, at first, and we could look into the tangled mass of forest that lay on either hand.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The hills were gradually sloping, at first, and we could look into the tangled mass of forest that lay on either hand.
set up or found
From this reading But soon the sides of the channel became rocky and precipitous, rising higher and higher until we found ourselves in a deep gorge that wound between gigantic overhanging cliffs.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading But soon the sides of the channel became rocky and precipitous, rising higher and higher until we found ourselves in a deep gorge that wound between gigantic overhanging cliffs.
gorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading But soon the sides of the channel became rocky and precipitous, rising higher and higher until we found ourselves in a deep gorge that wound between gigantic overhanging cliffs.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The hills were gradually sloping, at first, and we could look into the tangled mass of forest that lay on either hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The hills were gradually sloping, at first, and we could look into the tangled mass of forest that lay on either hand.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading But soon the sides of the channel became rocky and precipitous, rising higher and higher until we found ourselves in a deep gorge that wound between gigantic overhanging cliffs.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The hills were gradually sloping, at first, and we could look into the tangled mass of forest that lay on either hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But soon the sides of the channel became rocky and precipitous, rising higher and higher until we found ourselves in a deep gorge that wound between gigantic overhanging cliffs.
inletnounUS /ˈɪnlet/
an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
From this reading Presently we shot into the opening and passed swiftly up the smooth waters of the inlet.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Presently we shot into the opening and passed swiftly up the smooth waters of the inlet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The hills were gradually sloping, at first, and we could look into the tangled mass of forest that lay on either hand.
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 waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The hills were gradually sloping, at first, and we could look into the tangled mass of forest that lay on either hand.
MAJORadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading THE MAJOR.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading The hills were gradually sloping, at first, and we could look into the tangled mass of forest that lay on either hand.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
narrowedadjectiveUS /ˈneroʊd/
reduced in size as by squeezing together
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Presently we shot into the opening and passed swiftly up the smooth waters of the inlet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The hills were gradually sloping, at first, and we could look into the tangled mass of forest that lay on either hand.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Presently we shot into the opening and passed swiftly up the smooth waters of the inlet.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading But soon the sides of the channel became rocky and precipitous, rising higher and higher until we found ourselves in a deep gorge that wound between gigantic overhanging cliffs.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading But soon the sides of the channel became rocky and precipitous, rising higher and higher until we found ourselves in a deep gorge that wound between gigantic overhanging cliffs.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Presently we shot into the opening and passed swiftly up the smooth waters of the inlet.
perceptiblyadverb
in a noticeable manner
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
precipitousadjectiveUS /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
done with very great haste and without due deliberation
From this reading But soon the sides of the channel became rocky and precipitous, rising higher and higher until we found ourselves in a deep gorge that wound between gigantic overhanging cliffs.
in the near future
From this reading Presently we shot into the opening and passed swiftly up the smooth waters of the inlet.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading But soon the sides of the channel became rocky and precipitous, rising higher and higher until we found ourselves in a deep gorge that wound between gigantic overhanging cliffs.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading But soon the sides of the channel became rocky and precipitous, rising higher and higher until we found ourselves in a deep gorge that wound between gigantic overhanging cliffs.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Presently we shot into the opening and passed swiftly up the smooth waters of the inlet.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But soon the sides of the channel became rocky and precipitous, rising higher and higher until we found ourselves in a deep gorge that wound between gigantic overhanging cliffs.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading The hills were gradually sloping, at first, and we could look into the tangled mass of forest that lay on either hand.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Presently we shot into the opening and passed swiftly up the smooth waters of the inlet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
in the near future
From this reading But soon the sides of the channel became rocky and precipitous, rising higher and higher until we found ourselves in a deep gorge that wound between gigantic overhanging cliffs.
not in physical motion
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
in a swift manner
From this reading Presently we shot into the opening and passed swiftly up the smooth waters of the inlet.
tangledadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading The hills were gradually sloping, at first, and we could look into the tangled mass of forest that lay on either hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The hills were gradually sloping, at first, and we could look into the tangled mass of forest that lay on either hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAJOR.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But soon the sides of the channel became rocky and precipitous, rising higher and higher until we found ourselves in a deep gorge that wound between gigantic overhanging cliffs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Presently we shot into the opening and passed swiftly up the smooth waters of the inlet.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
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 waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Presently we shot into the opening and passed swiftly up the smooth waters of the inlet.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Presently we shot into the opening and passed swiftly up the smooth waters of the inlet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The hills were gradually sloping, at first, and we could look into the tangled mass of forest that lay on either hand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading But soon the sides of the channel became rocky and precipitous, rising higher and higher until we found ourselves in a deep gorge that wound between gigantic overhanging cliffs.
zig-zags
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From this reading The waters of the inlet were still smooth, but it narrowed perceptibly, all the time curving sharply to the right and then to the left in a series of zig-zags; so that every few minutes we seemed to be approaching a solid rocky wall, which suddenly disclosed a continuation of the channel to right angles with it, allowing us to continue on our course.
