used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading For long years the Indian village of Klassan had lain snugly ensconsed between the sheltering arms of two towering mountains.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Since then the village stood further back at a higher elevation, secure from the devastating floods which occurred at frequent intervals.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Since then the village stood further back at a higher elevation, secure from the devastating floods which occurred at frequent intervals.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For long years the Indian village of Klassan had lain snugly ensconsed between the sheltering arms of two towering mountains.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Once, beyond the memory of the oldest native, the lodges had stood close to the small river Kaslo, which poured its icy waters into the mighty Yukon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Once, beyond the memory of the oldest native, the lodges had stood close to the small river Kaslo, which poured its icy waters into the mighty Yukon.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
devastatingadjectiveUS /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/
making light of
From this reading Since then the village stood further back at a higher elevation, secure from the devastating floods which occurred at frequent intervals.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Since then the village stood further back at a higher elevation, secure from the devastating floods which occurred at frequent intervals.
ensconsed
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From this reading For long years the Indian village of Klassan had lain snugly ensconsed between the sheltering arms of two towering mountains.
FLOCKnounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading "WHERE IS MY FLOCK?"
floodsnounUS /flʌdz/
plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading Since then the village stood further back at a higher elevation, secure from the devastating floods which occurred at frequent intervals.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For long years the Indian village of Klassan had lain snugly ensconsed between the sheltering arms of two towering mountains.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Since then the village stood further back at a higher elevation, secure from the devastating floods which occurred at frequent intervals.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Since then the village stood further back at a higher elevation, secure from the devastating floods which occurred at frequent intervals.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Since then the village stood further back at a higher elevation, secure from the devastating floods which occurred at frequent intervals.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
gorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For long years the Indian village of Klassan had lain snugly ensconsed between the sheltering arms of two towering mountains.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Since then the village stood further back at a higher elevation, secure from the devastating floods which occurred at frequent intervals.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading Once, beyond the memory of the oldest native, the lodges had stood close to the small river Kaslo, which poured its icy waters into the mighty Yukon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading For long years the Indian village of Klassan had lain snugly ensconsed between the sheltering arms of two towering mountains.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Since then the village stood further back at a higher elevation, secure from the devastating floods which occurred at frequent intervals.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Once, beyond the memory of the oldest native, the lodges had stood close to the small river Kaslo, which poured its icy waters into the mighty Yukon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "WHERE IS MY FLOCK?"
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Once, beyond the memory of the oldest native, the lodges had stood close to the small river Kaslo, which poured its icy waters into the mighty Yukon.
jamverbUS /dʒæm/
press tightly together or cram
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
Kaslo
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From this reading Once, beyond the memory of the oldest native, the lodges had stood close to the small river Kaslo, which poured its icy waters into the mighty Yukon.
Klassan
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From this reading For long years the Indian village of Klassan had lain snugly ensconsed between the sheltering arms of two towering mountains.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading For long years the Indian village of Klassan had lain snugly ensconsed between the sheltering arms of two towering mountains.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
lodgesnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒəz/
plural of “lodge” — English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)
From this reading Once, beyond the memory of the oldest native, the lodges had stood close to the small river Kaslo, which poured its icy waters into the mighty Yukon.
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 For long years the Indian village of Klassan had lain snugly ensconsed between the sheltering arms of two towering mountains.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Once, beyond the memory of the oldest native, the lodges had stood close to the small river Kaslo, which poured its icy waters into the mighty Yukon.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Once, beyond the memory of the oldest native, the lodges had stood close to the small river Kaslo, which poured its icy waters into the mighty Yukon.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading For long years the Indian village of Klassan had lain snugly ensconsed between the sheltering arms of two towering mountains.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "WHERE IS MY FLOCK?"
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Once, beyond the memory of the oldest native, the lodges had stood close to the small river Kaslo, which poured its icy waters into the mighty Yukon.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Since then the village stood further back at a higher elevation, secure from the devastating floods which occurred at frequent intervals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For long years the Indian village of Klassan had lain snugly ensconsed between the sheltering arms of two towering mountains.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Once, beyond the memory of the oldest native, the lodges had stood close to the small river Kaslo, which poured its icy waters into the mighty Yukon.
on one occasion
From this reading Once, beyond the memory of the oldest native, the lodges had stood close to the small river Kaslo, which poured its icy waters into the mighty Yukon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Once, beyond the memory of the oldest native, the lodges had stood close to the small river Kaslo, which poured its icy waters into the mighty Yukon.
compacted by ironing
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Once, beyond the memory of the oldest native, the lodges had stood close to the small river Kaslo, which poured its icy waters into the mighty Yukon.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
get by special effort
From this reading Since then the village stood further back at a higher elevation, secure from the devastating floods which occurred at frequent intervals.
shelteringverbUS /ˈʃeltərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelter” — provide shelter for
From this reading For long years the Indian village of Klassan had lain snugly ensconsed between the sheltering arms of two towering mountains.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since then the village stood further back at a higher elevation, secure from the devastating floods which occurred at frequent intervals.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Once, beyond the memory of the oldest native, the lodges had stood close to the small river Kaslo, which poured its icy waters into the mighty Yukon.
snuglyadverbUS /ˈsnʌɡli/
fitting closely
From this reading For long years the Indian village of Klassan had lain snugly ensconsed between the sheltering arms of two towering mountains.
the season of growth
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Once, beyond the memory of the oldest native, the lodges had stood close to the small river Kaslo, which poured its icy waters into the mighty Yukon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For long years the Indian village of Klassan had lain snugly ensconsed between the sheltering arms of two towering mountains.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Since then the village stood further back at a higher elevation, secure from the devastating floods which occurred at frequent intervals.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once, beyond the memory of the oldest native, the lodges had stood close to the small river Kaslo, which poured its icy waters into the mighty Yukon.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading For long years the Indian village of Klassan had lain snugly ensconsed between the sheltering arms of two towering mountains.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For long years the Indian village of Klassan had lain snugly ensconsed between the sheltering arms of two towering mountains.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading For long years the Indian village of Klassan had lain snugly ensconsed between the sheltering arms of two towering mountains.
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 But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Once, beyond the memory of the oldest native, the lodges had stood close to the small river Kaslo, which poured its icy waters into the mighty Yukon.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading But one mild spring night an ice jam in a deep, narrow gorge, pressed by the tremendous weight of water, gave way, and, rushing down, carried destruction to the little Indian town, and to a number of the inhabitants.
in or at the place that
From this reading "WHERE IS MY FLOCK?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Once, beyond the memory of the oldest native, the lodges had stood close to the small river Kaslo, which poured its icy waters into the mighty Yukon.
a late time of life
From this reading For long years the Indian village of Klassan had lain snugly ensconsed between the sheltering arms of two towering mountains.
YukonnounUS /ˈjuːkɑːn/
a North American river that flows westward from the Yukon Territory through central Alaska to the Bering Sea
From this reading Once, beyond the memory of the oldest native, the lodges had stood close to the small river Kaslo, which poured its icy waters into the mighty Yukon.
