used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALONE IN THE CANYON For a considerable distance the way along which the guide was leading was not difficult.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Both boys in spite of the exciting experiences of the morning were deeply interested in the marvelous sights which greeted them as they advanced into the gulch.
ALONEadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading ALONE IN THE CANYON For a considerable distance the way along which the guide was leading was not difficult.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading ALONE IN THE CANYON For a considerable distance the way along which the guide was leading was not difficult.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The footing was fairly strong and there were not many obstacles to be met.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Both boys in spite of the exciting experiences of the morning were deeply interested in the marvelous sights which greeted them as they advanced into the gulch.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The footing was fairly strong and there were not many obstacles to be met.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both boys in spite of the exciting experiences of the morning were deeply interested in the marvelous sights which greeted them as they advanced into the gulch.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Occasionally there were strange formations that extended from the rim of the cliff to the bottom of the valley that were like huge buttresses fashioned by the hands of men.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Both boys in spite of the exciting experiences of the morning were deeply interested in the marvelous sights which greeted them as they advanced into the gulch.
buttressesnounUS /ˈbʌtrəsəz/
plural of “buttress” — a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building
From this reading Occasionally there were strange formations that extended from the rim of the cliff to the bottom of the valley that were like huge buttresses fashioned by the hands of men.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Occasionally there were strange formations that extended from the rim of the cliff to the bottom of the valley that were like huge buttresses fashioned by the hands of men.
CANYONnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading ALONE IN THE CANYON For a considerable distance the way along which the guide was leading was not difficult.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading Occasionally there were strange formations that extended from the rim of the cliff to the bottom of the valley that were like huge buttresses fashioned by the hands of men.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading On the sides of the canyon layers of rock and earth of different colors were plainly to be seen.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ALONE IN THE CANYON For a considerable distance the way along which the guide was leading was not difficult.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Both boys in spite of the exciting experiences of the morning were deeply interested in the marvelous sights which greeted them as they advanced into the gulch.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading On the sides of the canyon layers of rock and earth of different colors were plainly to be seen.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading ALONE IN THE CANYON For a considerable distance the way along which the guide was leading was not difficult.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading ALONE IN THE CANYON For a considerable distance the way along which the guide was leading was not difficult.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading On the sides of the canyon layers of rock and earth of different colors were plainly to be seen.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Both boys in spite of the exciting experiences of the morning were deeply interested in the marvelous sights which greeted them as they advanced into the gulch.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Both boys in spite of the exciting experiences of the morning were deeply interested in the marvelous sights which greeted them as they advanced into the gulch.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Occasionally there were strange formations that extended from the rim of the cliff to the bottom of the valley that were like huge buttresses fashioned by the hands of men.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The footing was fairly strong and there were not many obstacles to be met.
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading Occasionally there were strange formations that extended from the rim of the cliff to the bottom of the valley that were like huge buttresses fashioned by the hands of men.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading The footing was fairly strong and there were not many obstacles to be met.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ALONE IN THE CANYON For a considerable distance the way along which the guide was leading was not difficult.
formationsnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “formation” — an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading Occasionally there were strange formations that extended from the rim of the cliff to the bottom of the valley that were like huge buttresses fashioned by the hands of men.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Occasionally there were strange formations that extended from the rim of the cliff to the bottom of the valley that were like huge buttresses fashioned by the hands of men.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Both boys in spite of the exciting experiences of the morning were deeply interested in the marvelous sights which greeted them as they advanced into the gulch.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading ALONE IN THE CANYON For a considerable distance the way along which the guide was leading was not difficult.
gulchnounUS /ɡʌltʃ/
a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
From this reading Both boys in spite of the exciting experiences of the morning were deeply interested in the marvelous sights which greeted them as they advanced into the gulch.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Occasionally there were strange formations that extended from the rim of the cliff to the bottom of the valley that were like huge buttresses fashioned by the hands of men.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Occasionally there were strange formations that extended from the rim of the cliff to the bottom of the valley that were like huge buttresses fashioned by the hands of men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ALONE IN THE CANYON For a considerable distance the way along which the guide was leading was not difficult.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Both boys in spite of the exciting experiences of the morning were deeply interested in the marvelous sights which greeted them as they advanced into the gulch.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Both boys in spite of the exciting experiences of the morning were deeply interested in the marvelous sights which greeted them as they advanced into the gulch.
layersnounUS /ˈleɪərz/
plural of “layer” — single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
From this reading On the sides of the canyon layers of rock and earth of different colors were plainly to be seen.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading ALONE IN THE CANYON For a considerable distance the way along which the guide was leading was not difficult.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Occasionally there were strange formations that extended from the rim of the cliff to the bottom of the valley that were like huge buttresses fashioned by the hands of men.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The footing was fairly strong and there were not many obstacles to be met.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Both boys in spite of the exciting experiences of the morning were deeply interested in the marvelous sights which greeted them as they advanced into the gulch.
the force of workers available
From this reading Occasionally there were strange formations that extended from the rim of the cliff to the bottom of the valley that were like huge buttresses fashioned by the hands of men.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The footing was fairly strong and there were not many obstacles to be met.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Both boys in spite of the exciting experiences of the morning were deeply interested in the marvelous sights which greeted them as they advanced into the gulch.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ALONE IN THE CANYON For a considerable distance the way along which the guide was leading was not difficult.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading The footing was fairly strong and there were not many obstacles to be met.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally there were strange formations that extended from the rim of the cliff to the bottom of the valley that were like huge buttresses fashioned by the hands of men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both boys in spite of the exciting experiences of the morning were deeply interested in the marvelous sights which greeted them as they advanced into the gulch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the sides of the canyon layers of rock and earth of different colors were plainly to be seen.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading On the sides of the canyon layers of rock and earth of different colors were plainly to be seen.
rimnounUS /rɪm/
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading Occasionally there were strange formations that extended from the rim of the cliff to the bottom of the valley that were like huge buttresses fashioned by the hands of men.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading On the sides of the canyon layers of rock and earth of different colors were plainly to be seen.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On the sides of the canyon layers of rock and earth of different colors were plainly to be seen.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On the sides of the canyon layers of rock and earth of different colors were plainly to be seen.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading Both boys in spite of the exciting experiences of the morning were deeply interested in the marvelous sights which greeted them as they advanced into the gulch.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Both boys in spite of the exciting experiences of the morning were deeply interested in the marvelous sights which greeted them as they advanced into the gulch.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Occasionally there were strange formations that extended from the rim of the cliff to the bottom of the valley that were like huge buttresses fashioned by the hands of men.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The footing was fairly strong and there were not many obstacles to be met.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Occasionally there were strange formations that extended from the rim of the cliff to the bottom of the valley that were like huge buttresses fashioned by the hands of men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALONE IN THE CANYON For a considerable distance the way along which the guide was leading was not difficult.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Both boys in spite of the exciting experiences of the morning were deeply interested in the marvelous sights which greeted them as they advanced into the gulch.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The footing was fairly strong and there were not many obstacles to be met.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both boys in spite of the exciting experiences of the morning were deeply interested in the marvelous sights which greeted them as they advanced into the gulch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The footing was fairly strong and there were not many obstacles to be met.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Occasionally there were strange formations that extended from the rim of the cliff to the bottom of the valley that were like huge buttresses fashioned by the hands of men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALONE IN THE CANYON For a considerable distance the way along which the guide was leading was not difficult.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ALONE IN THE CANYON For a considerable distance the way along which the guide was leading was not difficult.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The footing was fairly strong and there were not many obstacles to be met.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ALONE IN THE CANYON For a considerable distance the way along which the guide was leading was not difficult.
