used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RATTLER Meanwhile the other party which had started for Thorn's Gulch was also having its own experiences no less thrilling than the mishap which had befallen John.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Zeke then led the way across the table-land, at times moving far from the border and then again approaching almost within sight of the great canyon.
anew
From this reading Zeke then led the way across the table-land, at times moving far from the border and then again approaching almost within sight of the great canyon.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Zeke then led the way across the table-land, at times moving far from the border and then again approaching almost within sight of the great canyon.
in addition
From this reading A RATTLER Meanwhile the other party which had started for Thorn's Gulch was also having its own experiences no less thrilling than the mishap which had befallen John.
altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading Steadily climbing the way which previously they had used as a path, stopping frequently for rest, for their breathing was somewhat more difficult in the high altitude than on the lower levels, they at last succeeded in gaining the crest of the canyon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Zeke then led the way across the table-land, at times moving far from the border and then again approaching almost within sight of the great canyon.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Zeke then led the way across the table-land, at times moving far from the border and then again approaching almost within sight of the great canyon.
ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
From this reading The Canyon of Arizona extends for hundreds of miles, becoming vast and wide in what is commonly known as the Grand Canyon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Zeke was the leader of the trio while George had taken Pete's place as rear guard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Steadily climbing the way which previously they had used as a path, stopping frequently for rest, for their breathing was somewhat more difficult in the high altitude than on the lower levels, they at last succeeded in gaining the crest of the canyon.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The Canyon of Arizona extends for hundreds of miles, becoming vast and wide in what is commonly known as the Grand Canyon.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading A RATTLER Meanwhile the other party which had started for Thorn's Gulch was also having its own experiences no less thrilling than the mishap which had befallen John.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Zeke then led the way across the table-land, at times moving far from the border and then again approaching almost within sight of the great canyon.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading Steadily climbing the way which previously they had used as a path, stopping frequently for rest, for their breathing was somewhat more difficult in the high altitude than on the lower levels, they at last succeeded in gaining the crest of the canyon.
canyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading Steadily climbing the way which previously they had used as a path, stopping frequently for rest, for their breathing was somewhat more difficult in the high altitude than on the lower levels, they at last succeeded in gaining the crest of the canyon.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Steadily climbing the way which previously they had used as a path, stopping frequently for rest, for their breathing was somewhat more difficult in the high altitude than on the lower levels, they at last succeeded in gaining the crest of the canyon.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading The Canyon of Arizona extends for hundreds of miles, becoming vast and wide in what is commonly known as the Grand Canyon.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading Steadily climbing the way which previously they had used as a path, stopping frequently for rest, for their breathing was somewhat more difficult in the high altitude than on the lower levels, they at last succeeded in gaining the crest of the canyon.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Steadily climbing the way which previously they had used as a path, stopping frequently for rest, for their breathing was somewhat more difficult in the high altitude than on the lower levels, they at last succeeded in gaining the crest of the canyon.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading A RATTLER Meanwhile the other party which had started for Thorn's Gulch was also having its own experiences no less thrilling than the mishap which had befallen John.
extendsverbUS /ɪkˈstendz/
third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading The Canyon of Arizona extends for hundreds of miles, becoming vast and wide in what is commonly known as the Grand Canyon.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Zeke then led the way across the table-land, at times moving far from the border and then again approaching almost within sight of the great canyon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A RATTLER Meanwhile the other party which had started for Thorn's Gulch was also having its own experiences no less thrilling than the mishap which had befallen John.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Steadily climbing the way which previously they had used as a path, stopping frequently for rest, for their breathing was somewhat more difficult in the high altitude than on the lower levels, they at last succeeded in gaining the crest of the canyon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Zeke then led the way across the table-land, at times moving far from the border and then again approaching almost within sight of the great canyon.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Steadily climbing the way which previously they had used as a path, stopping frequently for rest, for their breathing was somewhat more difficult in the high altitude than on the lower levels, they at last succeeded in gaining the crest of the canyon.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Zeke was the leader of the trio while George had taken Pete's place as rear guard.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The Canyon of Arizona extends for hundreds of miles, becoming vast and wide in what is commonly known as the Grand Canyon.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Zeke then led the way across the table-land, at times moving far from the border and then again approaching almost within sight of the great canyon.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Zeke was the leader of the trio while George had taken Pete's place as rear guard.
GulchnounUS /ɡʌltʃ/
a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
From this reading A RATTLER Meanwhile the other party which had started for Thorn's Gulch was also having its own experiences no less thrilling than the mishap which had befallen John.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A RATTLER Meanwhile the other party which had started for Thorn's Gulch was also having its own experiences no less thrilling than the mishap which had befallen John.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A RATTLER Meanwhile the other party which had started for Thorn's Gulch was also having its own experiences no less thrilling than the mishap which had befallen John.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Steadily climbing the way which previously they had used as a path, stopping frequently for rest, for their breathing was somewhat more difficult in the high altitude than on the lower levels, they at last succeeded in gaining the crest of the canyon.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading The Canyon of Arizona extends for hundreds of miles, becoming vast and wide in what is commonly known as the Grand Canyon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Steadily climbing the way which previously they had used as a path, stopping frequently for rest, for their breathing was somewhat more difficult in the high altitude than on the lower levels, they at last succeeded in gaining the crest of the canyon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Canyon of Arizona extends for hundreds of miles, becoming vast and wide in what is commonly known as the Grand Canyon.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A RATTLER Meanwhile the other party which had started for Thorn's Gulch was also having its own experiences no less thrilling than the mishap which had befallen John.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A RATTLER Meanwhile the other party which had started for Thorn's Gulch was also having its own experiences no less thrilling than the mishap which had befallen John.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The Canyon of Arizona extends for hundreds of miles, becoming vast and wide in what is commonly known as the Grand Canyon.
immediately past
From this reading Steadily climbing the way which previously they had used as a path, stopping frequently for rest, for their breathing was somewhat more difficult in the high altitude than on the lower levels, they at last succeeded in gaining the crest of the canyon.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Zeke was the leader of the trio while George had taken Pete's place as rear guard.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Zeke then led the way across the table-land, at times moving far from the border and then again approaching almost within sight of the great canyon.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading A RATTLER Meanwhile the other party which had started for Thorn's Gulch was also having its own experiences no less thrilling than the mishap which had befallen John.
levelsnounUS /ˈlevəlz/
plural of “level” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Steadily climbing the way which previously they had used as a path, stopping frequently for rest, for their breathing was somewhat more difficult in the high altitude than on the lower levels, they at last succeeded in gaining the crest of the canyon.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Steadily climbing the way which previously they had used as a path, stopping frequently for rest, for their breathing was somewhat more difficult in the high altitude than on the lower levels, they at last succeeded in gaining the crest of the canyon.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading A RATTLER Meanwhile the other party which had started for Thorn's Gulch was also having its own experiences no less thrilling than the mishap which had befallen John.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The Canyon of Arizona extends for hundreds of miles, becoming vast and wide in what is commonly known as the Grand Canyon.
mishapnounUS /ˈmɪshæp/
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading A RATTLER Meanwhile the other party which had started for Thorn's Gulch was also having its own experiences no less thrilling than the mishap which had befallen John.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Steadily climbing the way which previously they had used as a path, stopping frequently for rest, for their breathing was somewhat more difficult in the high altitude than on the lower levels, they at last succeeded in gaining the crest of the canyon.
in motion
From this reading Zeke then led the way across the table-land, at times moving far from the border and then again approaching almost within sight of the great canyon.
not any; not one
From this reading A RATTLER Meanwhile the other party which had started for Thorn's Gulch was also having its own experiences no less thrilling than the mishap which had befallen John.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Zeke was the leader of the trio while George had taken Pete's place as rear guard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Steadily climbing the way which previously they had used as a path, stopping frequently for rest, for their breathing was somewhat more difficult in the high altitude than on the lower levels, they at last succeeded in gaining the crest of the canyon.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A RATTLER Meanwhile the other party which had started for Thorn's Gulch was also having its own experiences no less thrilling than the mishap which had befallen John.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A RATTLER Meanwhile the other party which had started for Thorn's Gulch was also having its own experiences no less thrilling than the mishap which had befallen John.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A RATTLER Meanwhile the other party which had started for Thorn's Gulch was also having its own experiences no less thrilling than the mishap which had befallen John.
a course of conduct
From this reading Steadily climbing the way which previously they had used as a path, stopping frequently for rest, for their breathing was somewhat more difficult in the high altitude than on the lower levels, they at last succeeded in gaining the crest of the canyon.
Pete's
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From this reading Zeke was the leader of the trio while George had taken Pete's place as rear guard.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Zeke was the leader of the trio while George had taken Pete's place as rear guard.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Steadily climbing the way which previously they had used as a path, stopping frequently for rest, for their breathing was somewhat more difficult in the high altitude than on the lower levels, they at last succeeded in gaining the crest of the canyon.
RATTLERnounUS /ˈrætələr/
pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken
From this reading A RATTLER Meanwhile the other party which had started for Thorn's Gulch was also having its own experiences no less thrilling than the mishap which had befallen John.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Zeke was the leader of the trio while George had taken Pete's place as rear guard.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Steadily climbing the way which previously they had used as a path, stopping frequently for rest, for their breathing was somewhat more difficult in the high altitude than on the lower levels, they at last succeeded in gaining the crest of the canyon.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Zeke then led the way across the table-land, at times moving far from the border and then again approaching almost within sight of the great canyon.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Steadily climbing the way which previously they had used as a path, stopping frequently for rest, for their breathing was somewhat more difficult in the high altitude than on the lower levels, they at last succeeded in gaining the crest of the canyon.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A RATTLER Meanwhile the other party which had started for Thorn's Gulch was also having its own experiences no less thrilling than the mishap which had befallen John.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Steadily climbing the way which previously they had used as a path, stopping frequently for rest, for their breathing was somewhat more difficult in the high altitude than on the lower levels, they at last succeeded in gaining the crest of the canyon.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading Steadily climbing the way which previously they had used as a path, stopping frequently for rest, for their breathing was somewhat more difficult in the high altitude than on the lower levels, they at last succeeded in gaining the crest of the canyon.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Steadily climbing the way which previously they had used as a path, stopping frequently for rest, for their breathing was somewhat more difficult in the high altitude than on the lower levels, they at last succeeded in gaining the crest of the canyon.
table-land
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Zeke then led the way across the table-land, at times moving far from the border and then again approaching almost within sight of the great canyon.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Zeke was the leader of the trio while George had taken Pete's place as rear guard.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A RATTLER Meanwhile the other party which had started for Thorn's Gulch was also having its own experiences no less thrilling than the mishap which had befallen John.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RATTLER Meanwhile the other party which had started for Thorn's Gulch was also having its own experiences no less thrilling than the mishap which had befallen John.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Steadily climbing the way which previously they had used as a path, stopping frequently for rest, for their breathing was somewhat more difficult in the high altitude than on the lower levels, they at last succeeded in gaining the crest of the canyon.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Zeke then led the way across the table-land, at times moving far from the border and then again approaching almost within sight of the great canyon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Steadily climbing the way which previously they had used as a path, stopping frequently for rest, for their breathing was somewhat more difficult in the high altitude than on the lower levels, they at last succeeded in gaining the crest of the canyon.
Thorn'snounUS /θɔːrnz/
possessive form of “thorn” — something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading A RATTLER Meanwhile the other party which had started for Thorn's Gulch was also having its own experiences no less thrilling than the mishap which had befallen John.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading A RATTLER Meanwhile the other party which had started for Thorn's Gulch was also having its own experiences no less thrilling than the mishap which had befallen John.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Zeke then led the way across the table-land, at times moving far from the border and then again approaching almost within sight of the great canyon.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Zeke was the leader of the trio while George had taken Pete's place as rear guard.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Steadily climbing the way which previously they had used as a path, stopping frequently for rest, for their breathing was somewhat more difficult in the high altitude than on the lower levels, they at last succeeded in gaining the crest of the canyon.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The Canyon of Arizona extends for hundreds of miles, becoming vast and wide in what is commonly known as the Grand Canyon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A RATTLER Meanwhile the other party which had started for Thorn's Gulch was also having its own experiences no less thrilling than the mishap which had befallen John.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Steadily climbing the way which previously they had used as a path, stopping frequently for rest, for their breathing was somewhat more difficult in the high altitude than on the lower levels, they at last succeeded in gaining the crest of the canyon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Canyon of Arizona extends for hundreds of miles, becoming vast and wide in what is commonly known as the Grand Canyon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A RATTLER Meanwhile the other party which had started for Thorn's Gulch was also having its own experiences no less thrilling than the mishap which had befallen John.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Zeke was the leader of the trio while George had taken Pete's place as rear guard.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The Canyon of Arizona extends for hundreds of miles, becoming vast and wide in what is commonly known as the Grand Canyon.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Zeke then led the way across the table-land, at times moving far from the border and then again approaching almost within sight of the great canyon.
Zeke
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From this reading Zeke was the leader of the trio while George had taken Pete's place as rear guard.
