used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He meant to reach the snow-line, and he did; and had the satisfaction of walking a mile or two over a region of glaciers unsurpassed anywhere else in the world.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading It was only that daring and indomitable spirit of adventure which every true-born healthy Briton possesses that compelled Tom to climb any further into cloud-land to-day.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Tootu and his companions were left behind at the cave, our hero going up alone with Samaro.
altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading Apart from the pleasure he felt in having gained his desires, and standing where no human foot had probably ever trodden before, there was little comfort at this sublime altitude.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “IN THE FORESTS STRANGE SHRIEKS AND SOUNDS WERE HEARD.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was only that daring and indomitable spirit of adventure which every true-born healthy Briton possesses that compelled Tom to climb any further into cloud-land to-day.
at or in or to any place
From this reading He meant to reach the snow-line, and he did; and had the satisfaction of walking a mile or two over a region of glaciers unsurpassed anywhere else in the world.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Apart from the pleasure he felt in having gained his desires, and standing where no human foot had probably ever trodden before, there was little comfort at this sublime altitude.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tootu and his companions were left behind at the cave, our hero going up alone with Samaro.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Apart from the pleasure he felt in having gained his desires, and standing where no human foot had probably ever trodden before, there was little comfort at this sublime altitude.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Tootu and his companions were left behind at the cave, our hero going up alone with Samaro.
BritonnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a native or inhabitant of Great Britain
From this reading It was only that daring and indomitable spirit of adventure which every true-born healthy Briton possesses that compelled Tom to climb any further into cloud-land to-day.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Tootu and his companions were left behind at the cave, our hero going up alone with Samaro.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading It was only that daring and indomitable spirit of adventure which every true-born healthy Briton possesses that compelled Tom to climb any further into cloud-land to-day.
cloud-land
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From this reading It was only that daring and indomitable spirit of adventure which every true-born healthy Briton possesses that compelled Tom to climb any further into cloud-land to-day.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Apart from the pleasure he felt in having gained his desires, and standing where no human foot had probably ever trodden before, there was little comfort at this sublime altitude.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Tootu and his companions were left behind at the cave, our hero going up alone with Samaro.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading It was only that daring and indomitable spirit of adventure which every true-born healthy Briton possesses that compelled Tom to climb any further into cloud-land to-day.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading It was only that daring and indomitable spirit of adventure which every true-born healthy Briton possesses that compelled Tom to climb any further into cloud-land to-day.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Apart from the pleasure he felt in having gained his desires, and standing where no human foot had probably ever trodden before, there was little comfort at this sublime altitude.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He meant to reach the snow-line, and he did; and had the satisfaction of walking a mile or two over a region of glaciers unsurpassed anywhere else in the world.
else
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From this reading He meant to reach the snow-line, and he did; and had the satisfaction of walking a mile or two over a region of glaciers unsurpassed anywhere else in the world.
at any time
From this reading Apart from the pleasure he felt in having gained his desires, and standing where no human foot had probably ever trodden before, there was little comfort at this sublime altitude.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was only that daring and indomitable spirit of adventure which every true-born healthy Briton possesses that compelled Tom to climb any further into cloud-land to-day.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Apart from the pleasure he felt in having gained his desires, and standing where no human foot had probably ever trodden before, there was little comfort at this sublime altitude.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Apart from the pleasure he felt in having gained his desires, and standing where no human foot had probably ever trodden before, there was little comfort at this sublime altitude.
FORESTSnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading “IN THE FORESTS STRANGE SHRIEKS AND SOUNDS WERE HEARD.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Apart from the pleasure he felt in having gained his desires, and standing where no human foot had probably ever trodden before, there was little comfort at this sublime altitude.
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 It was only that daring and indomitable spirit of adventure which every true-born healthy Briton possesses that compelled Tom to climb any further into cloud-land to-day.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Apart from the pleasure he felt in having gained his desires, and standing where no human foot had probably ever trodden before, there was little comfort at this sublime altitude.
glaciersnounUS /ˈɡleɪʃərz/
plural of “glacier” — a slowly moving mass of ice
From this reading He meant to reach the snow-line, and he did; and had the satisfaction of walking a mile or two over a region of glaciers unsurpassed anywhere else in the world.
the act of departing
From this reading Tootu and his companions were left behind at the cave, our hero going up alone with Samaro.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He meant to reach the snow-line, and he did; and had the satisfaction of walking a mile or two over a region of glaciers unsurpassed anywhere else in the world.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Apart from the pleasure he felt in having gained his desires, and standing where no human foot had probably ever trodden before, there was little comfort at this sublime altitude.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He meant to reach the snow-line, and he did; and had the satisfaction of walking a mile or two over a region of glaciers unsurpassed anywhere else in the world.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading It was only that daring and indomitable spirit of adventure which every true-born healthy Briton possesses that compelled Tom to climb any further into cloud-land to-day.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “IN THE FORESTS STRANGE SHRIEKS AND SOUNDS WERE HEARD.”
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Tootu and his companions were left behind at the cave, our hero going up alone with Samaro.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tootu and his companions were left behind at the cave, our hero going up alone with Samaro.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Apart from the pleasure he felt in having gained his desires, and standing where no human foot had probably ever trodden before, there was little comfort at this sublime altitude.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “IN THE FORESTS STRANGE SHRIEKS AND SOUNDS WERE HEARD.”
indomitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɑːmətəbəl/
impossible to subdue
From this reading It was only that daring and indomitable spirit of adventure which every true-born healthy Briton possesses that compelled Tom to climb any further into cloud-land to-day.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was only that daring and indomitable spirit of adventure which every true-born healthy Briton possesses that compelled Tom to climb any further into cloud-land to-day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only that daring and indomitable spirit of adventure which every true-born healthy Briton possesses that compelled Tom to climb any further into cloud-land to-day.
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 Tootu and his companions were left behind at the cave, our hero going up alone with Samaro.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Apart from the pleasure he felt in having gained his desires, and standing where no human foot had probably ever trodden before, there was little comfort at this sublime altitude.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He meant to reach the snow-line, and he did; and had the satisfaction of walking a mile or two over a region of glaciers unsurpassed anywhere else in the world.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He meant to reach the snow-line, and he did; and had the satisfaction of walking a mile or two over a region of glaciers unsurpassed anywhere else in the world.
not any; not one
From this reading Apart from the pleasure he felt in having gained his desires, and standing where no human foot had probably ever trodden before, there was little comfort at this sublime altitude.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was only that daring and indomitable spirit of adventure which every true-born healthy Briton possesses that compelled Tom to climb any further into cloud-land to-day.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only that daring and indomitable spirit of adventure which every true-born healthy Briton possesses that compelled Tom to climb any further into cloud-land to-day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He meant to reach the snow-line, and he did; and had the satisfaction of walking a mile or two over a region of glaciers unsurpassed anywhere else in the world.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Tootu and his companions were left behind at the cave, our hero going up alone with Samaro.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He meant to reach the snow-line, and he did; and had the satisfaction of walking a mile or two over a region of glaciers unsurpassed anywhere else in the world.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Apart from the pleasure he felt in having gained his desires, and standing where no human foot had probably ever trodden before, there was little comfort at this sublime altitude.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading It was only that daring and indomitable spirit of adventure which every true-born healthy Briton possesses that compelled Tom to climb any further into cloud-land to-day.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Apart from the pleasure he felt in having gained his desires, and standing where no human foot had probably ever trodden before, there was little comfort at this sublime altitude.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He meant to reach the snow-line, and he did; and had the satisfaction of walking a mile or two over a region of glaciers unsurpassed anywhere else in the world.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading He meant to reach the snow-line, and he did; and had the satisfaction of walking a mile or two over a region of glaciers unsurpassed anywhere else in the world.
Samaro
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From this reading Tootu and his companions were left behind at the cave, our hero going up alone with Samaro.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He meant to reach the snow-line, and he did; and had the satisfaction of walking a mile or two over a region of glaciers unsurpassed anywhere else in the world.
SHRIEKSnounUS /ʃriːks/
plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading “IN THE FORESTS STRANGE SHRIEKS AND SOUNDS WERE HEARD.”
snow-line
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From this reading He meant to reach the snow-line, and he did; and had the satisfaction of walking a mile or two over a region of glaciers unsurpassed anywhere else in the world.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading “IN THE FORESTS STRANGE SHRIEKS AND SOUNDS WERE HEARD.”
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading It was only that daring and indomitable spirit of adventure which every true-born healthy Briton possesses that compelled Tom to climb any further into cloud-land to-day.
having a supporting base
From this reading Apart from the pleasure he felt in having gained his desires, and standing where no human foot had probably ever trodden before, there was little comfort at this sublime altitude.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading “IN THE FORESTS STRANGE SHRIEKS AND SOUNDS WERE HEARD.”
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading Apart from the pleasure he felt in having gained his desires, and standing where no human foot had probably ever trodden before, there was little comfort at this sublime altitude.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was only that daring and indomitable spirit of adventure which every true-born healthy Briton possesses that compelled Tom to climb any further into cloud-land to-day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “IN THE FORESTS STRANGE SHRIEKS AND SOUNDS WERE HEARD.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading Apart from the pleasure he felt in having gained his desires, and standing where no human foot had probably ever trodden before, there was little comfort at this sublime altitude.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Apart from the pleasure he felt in having gained his desires, and standing where no human foot had probably ever trodden before, there was little comfort at this sublime altitude.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was only that daring and indomitable spirit of adventure which every true-born healthy Briton possesses that compelled Tom to climb any further into cloud-land to-day.
to-day
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From this reading It was only that daring and indomitable spirit of adventure which every true-born healthy Briton possesses that compelled Tom to climb any further into cloud-land to-day.
male cat
From this reading It was only that daring and indomitable spirit of adventure which every true-born healthy Briton possesses that compelled Tom to climb any further into cloud-land to-day.
Tootu
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From this reading Tootu and his companions were left behind at the cave, our hero going up alone with Samaro.
troddenverbUS /ˈtrɑːdən/
inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading Apart from the pleasure he felt in having gained his desires, and standing where no human foot had probably ever trodden before, there was little comfort at this sublime altitude.
true-born
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From this reading It was only that daring and indomitable spirit of adventure which every true-born healthy Briton possesses that compelled Tom to climb any further into cloud-land to-day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He meant to reach the snow-line, and he did; and had the satisfaction of walking a mile or two over a region of glaciers unsurpassed anywhere else in the world.
unsurpassedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsərˈpæst/
not capable of being improved on
From this reading He meant to reach the snow-line, and he did; and had the satisfaction of walking a mile or two over a region of glaciers unsurpassed anywhere else in the world.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tootu and his companions were left behind at the cave, our hero going up alone with Samaro.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading He meant to reach the snow-line, and he did; and had the satisfaction of walking a mile or two over a region of glaciers unsurpassed anywhere else in the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was only that daring and indomitable spirit of adventure which every true-born healthy Briton possesses that compelled Tom to climb any further into cloud-land to-day.
WEREauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “IN THE FORESTS STRANGE SHRIEKS AND SOUNDS WERE HEARD.”
in or at the place that
From this reading Apart from the pleasure he felt in having gained his desires, and standing where no human foot had probably ever trodden before, there was little comfort at this sublime altitude.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was only that daring and indomitable spirit of adventure which every true-born healthy Briton possesses that compelled Tom to climb any further into cloud-land to-day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tootu and his companions were left behind at the cave, our hero going up alone with Samaro.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He meant to reach the snow-line, and he did; and had the satisfaction of walking a mile or two over a region of glaciers unsurpassed anywhere else in the world.
