adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HELEN TAKES THE LEAD Festing was glad to sit down when he reached the bottom of a chasm that divided the summits of two towering fells.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 All the gullies were climbed by expert mountaineers, but this needed a party and a rope, and the other way, round the shoulder of the great rock, was almost as hard.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading All the gullies were climbed by expert mountaineers, but this needed a party and a rope, and the other way, round the shoulder of the great rock, was almost as hard.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the gullies were climbed by expert mountaineers, but this needed a party and a rope, and the other way, round the shoulder of the great rock, was almost as hard.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All the gullies were climbed by expert mountaineers, but this needed a party and a rope, and the other way, round the shoulder of the great rock, was almost as hard.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading He had crossed the higher of the two without much trouble except for a laborious scramble over large, rough stones, but the ascent of the other threatened to be difficult.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had crossed the higher of the two without much trouble except for a laborious scramble over large, rough stones, but the ascent of the other threatened to be difficult.
bottomnounUS /ˈbɑːtəm/
the lower side of anything
From this reading HELEN TAKES THE LEAD Festing was glad to sit down when he reached the bottom of a chasm that divided the summits of two towering fells.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had crossed the higher of the two without much trouble except for a laborious scramble over large, rough stones, but the ascent of the other threatened to be difficult.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It rose in front, a wall of splintered crag, seamed by deep gullies, for the strata was tilted up nearly perpendicular.
chasmnounUS /ˈkæzəm/
a deep opening in the earth's surface
From this reading HELEN TAKES THE LEAD Festing was glad to sit down when he reached the bottom of a chasm that divided the summits of two towering fells.
climbedverbUS /klaɪmd/
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading All the gullies were climbed by expert mountaineers, but this needed a party and a rope, and the other way, round the shoulder of the great rock, was almost as hard.
cragnounUS /kræɡ/
a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading It rose in front, a wall of splintered crag, seamed by deep gullies, for the strata was tilted up nearly perpendicular.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading He had crossed the higher of the two without much trouble except for a laborious scramble over large, rough stones, but the ascent of the other threatened to be difficult.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It rose in front, a wall of splintered crag, seamed by deep gullies, for the strata was tilted up nearly perpendicular.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Festing knew the easiest plan was to descend a neighboring hollow, from which he would find a steep path to the top.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He had crossed the higher of the two without much trouble except for a laborious scramble over large, rough stones, but the ascent of the other threatened to be difficult.
dividedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading HELEN TAKES THE LEAD Festing was glad to sit down when he reached the bottom of a chasm that divided the summits of two towering fells.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading HELEN TAKES THE LEAD Festing was glad to sit down when he reached the bottom of a chasm that divided the summits of two towering fells.
easiestadjectiveUS /ˈiːziəst/
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Festing knew the easiest plan was to descend a neighboring hollow, from which he would find a steep path to the top.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading He had crossed the higher of the two without much trouble except for a laborious scramble over large, rough stones, but the ascent of the other threatened to be difficult.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading All the gullies were climbed by expert mountaineers, but this needed a party and a rope, and the other way, round the shoulder of the great rock, was almost as hard.
fellsnounUS /felz/
plural of “fell” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading HELEN TAKES THE LEAD Festing was glad to sit down when he reached the bottom of a chasm that divided the summits of two towering fells.
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From this reading HELEN TAKES THE LEAD Festing was glad to sit down when he reached the bottom of a chasm that divided the summits of two towering fells.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Festing knew the easiest plan was to descend a neighboring hollow, from which he would find a steep path to the top.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had crossed the higher of the two without much trouble except for a laborious scramble over large, rough stones, but the ascent of the other threatened to be difficult.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Festing knew the easiest plan was to descend a neighboring hollow, from which he would find a steep path to the top.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It rose in front, a wall of splintered crag, seamed by deep gullies, for the strata was tilted up nearly perpendicular.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading HELEN TAKES THE LEAD Festing was glad to sit down when he reached the bottom of a chasm that divided the summits of two towering fells.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading All the gullies were climbed by expert mountaineers, but this needed a party and a rope, and the other way, round the shoulder of the great rock, was almost as hard.
gulliesnounUS /ˈɡʌliz/
plural of “gully” — deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
From this reading It rose in front, a wall of splintered crag, seamed by deep gullies, for the strata was tilted up nearly perpendicular.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had crossed the higher of the two without much trouble except for a laborious scramble over large, rough stones, but the ascent of the other threatened to be difficult.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading All the gullies were climbed by expert mountaineers, but this needed a party and a rope, and the other way, round the shoulder of the great rock, was almost as hard.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HELEN TAKES THE LEAD Festing was glad to sit down when he reached the bottom of a chasm that divided the summits of two towering fells.
HELENnounUS /ˈhelən/
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading HELEN TAKES THE LEAD Festing was glad to sit down when he reached the bottom of a chasm that divided the summits of two towering fells.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading He had crossed the higher of the two without much trouble except for a laborious scramble over large, rough stones, but the ascent of the other threatened to be difficult.
hollowadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːloʊ/
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading Festing knew the easiest plan was to descend a neighboring hollow, from which he would find a steep path to the top.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It rose in front, a wall of splintered crag, seamed by deep gullies, for the strata was tilted up nearly perpendicular.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It rose in front, a wall of splintered crag, seamed by deep gullies, for the strata was tilted up nearly perpendicular.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Festing knew the easiest plan was to descend a neighboring hollow, from which he would find a steep path to the top.
laboriousadjectiveUS /ləˈbɔːriəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading He had crossed the higher of the two without much trouble except for a laborious scramble over large, rough stones, but the ascent of the other threatened to be difficult.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had crossed the higher of the two without much trouble except for a laborious scramble over large, rough stones, but the ascent of the other threatened to be difficult.
LEADverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading HELEN TAKES THE LEAD Festing was glad to sit down when he reached the bottom of a chasm that divided the summits of two towering fells.
mountaineersnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪrz/
plural of “mountaineer” — someone who climbs mountains
From this reading All the gullies were climbed by expert mountaineers, but this needed a party and a rope, and the other way, round the shoulder of the great rock, was almost as hard.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had crossed the higher of the two without much trouble except for a laborious scramble over large, rough stones, but the ascent of the other threatened to be difficult.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It rose in front, a wall of splintered crag, seamed by deep gullies, for the strata was tilted up nearly perpendicular.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading All the gullies were climbed by expert mountaineers, but this needed a party and a rope, and the other way, round the shoulder of the great rock, was almost as hard.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading Festing knew the easiest plan was to descend a neighboring hollow, from which he would find a steep path to the top.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HELEN TAKES THE LEAD Festing was glad to sit down when he reached the bottom of a chasm that divided the summits of two towering fells.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had crossed the higher of the two without much trouble except for a laborious scramble over large, rough stones, but the ascent of the other threatened to be difficult.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had crossed the higher of the two without much trouble except for a laborious scramble over large, rough stones, but the ascent of the other threatened to be difficult.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading All the gullies were climbed by expert mountaineers, but this needed a party and a rope, and the other way, round the shoulder of the great rock, was almost as hard.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading Festing knew the easiest plan was to descend a neighboring hollow, from which he would find a steep path to the top.
perpendicularnounUS /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/
a straight line at right angles to another line
From this reading It rose in front, a wall of splintered crag, seamed by deep gullies, for the strata was tilted up nearly perpendicular.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Festing knew the easiest plan was to descend a neighboring hollow, from which he would find a steep path to the top.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading HELEN TAKES THE LEAD Festing was glad to sit down when he reached the bottom of a chasm that divided the summits of two towering fells.
rocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading All the gullies were climbed by expert mountaineers, but this needed a party and a rope, and the other way, round the shoulder of the great rock, was almost as hard.
ropenounUS /roʊp/
a strong line
From this reading All the gullies were climbed by expert mountaineers, but this needed a party and a rope, and the other way, round the shoulder of the great rock, was almost as hard.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading It rose in front, a wall of splintered crag, seamed by deep gullies, for the strata was tilted up nearly perpendicular.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading He had crossed the higher of the two without much trouble except for a laborious scramble over large, rough stones, but the ascent of the other threatened to be difficult.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading All the gullies were climbed by expert mountaineers, but this needed a party and a rope, and the other way, round the shoulder of the great rock, was almost as hard.
scrambleverbUS /ˈskræmbəl/
to move hurriedly
From this reading He had crossed the higher of the two without much trouble except for a laborious scramble over large, rough stones, but the ascent of the other threatened to be difficult.
seamedadjective
having or joined by a seam or seams
From this reading It rose in front, a wall of splintered crag, seamed by deep gullies, for the strata was tilted up nearly perpendicular.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading All the gullies were climbed by expert mountaineers, but this needed a party and a rope, and the other way, round the shoulder of the great rock, was almost as hard.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading HELEN TAKES THE LEAD Festing was glad to sit down when he reached the bottom of a chasm that divided the summits of two towering fells.
splinteredverbUS /ˈsplɪntərd/
past form of “splinter” — withdraw from an organization or communion
From this reading It rose in front, a wall of splintered crag, seamed by deep gullies, for the strata was tilted up nearly perpendicular.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Festing knew the easiest plan was to descend a neighboring hollow, from which he would find a steep path to the top.
stonesnounUS /stoʊnz/
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading He had crossed the higher of the two without much trouble except for a laborious scramble over large, rough stones, but the ascent of the other threatened to be difficult.
stratanounUS /ˈstrætə/
plural of “stratum” — one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock)
From this reading It rose in front, a wall of splintered crag, seamed by deep gullies, for the strata was tilted up nearly perpendicular.
summitsnounUS /ˈsʌmɪts/
plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading HELEN TAKES THE LEAD Festing was glad to sit down when he reached the bottom of a chasm that divided the summits of two towering fells.
TAKESnounUS /teɪks/
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading HELEN TAKES THE LEAD Festing was glad to sit down when he reached the bottom of a chasm that divided the summits of two towering fells.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HELEN TAKES THE LEAD Festing was glad to sit down when he reached the bottom of a chasm that divided the summits of two towering fells.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HELEN TAKES THE LEAD Festing was glad to sit down when he reached the bottom of a chasm that divided the summits of two towering fells.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All the gullies were climbed by expert mountaineers, but this needed a party and a rope, and the other way, round the shoulder of the great rock, was almost as hard.
threatenedadjectiveUS /ˈθretənd/
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading He had crossed the higher of the two without much trouble except for a laborious scramble over large, rough stones, but the ascent of the other threatened to be difficult.
tiltedadjectiveUS /ˈtɪltɪd/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading It rose in front, a wall of splintered crag, seamed by deep gullies, for the strata was tilted up nearly perpendicular.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HELEN TAKES THE LEAD Festing was glad to sit down when he reached the bottom of a chasm that divided the summits of two towering fells.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading Festing knew the easiest plan was to descend a neighboring hollow, from which he would find a steep path to the top.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading HELEN TAKES THE LEAD Festing was glad to sit down when he reached the bottom of a chasm that divided the summits of two towering fells.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading He had crossed the higher of the two without much trouble except for a laborious scramble over large, rough stones, but the ascent of the other threatened to be difficult.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading HELEN TAKES THE LEAD Festing was glad to sit down when he reached the bottom of a chasm that divided the summits of two towering fells.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It rose in front, a wall of splintered crag, seamed by deep gullies, for the strata was tilted up nearly perpendicular.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
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 It rose in front, a wall of splintered crag, seamed by deep gullies, for the strata was tilted up nearly perpendicular.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HELEN TAKES THE LEAD Festing was glad to sit down when he reached the bottom of a chasm that divided the summits of two towering fells.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All the gullies were climbed by expert mountaineers, but this needed a party and a rope, and the other way, round the shoulder of the great rock, was almost as hard.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the gullies were climbed by expert mountaineers, but this needed a party and a rope, and the other way, round the shoulder of the great rock, was almost as hard.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading HELEN TAKES THE LEAD Festing was glad to sit down when he reached the bottom of a chasm that divided the summits of two towering fells.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Festing knew the easiest plan was to descend a neighboring hollow, from which he would find a steep path to the top.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had crossed the higher of the two without much trouble except for a laborious scramble over large, rough stones, but the ascent of the other threatened to be difficult.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Festing knew the easiest plan was to descend a neighboring hollow, from which he would find a steep path to the top.
