used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He contents himself with a house in a more convenient and safer spot.
altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading The tree-topped hills in their altitude are at times lost in the clouds.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The tree-topped hills in their altitude are at times lost in the clouds.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The tree-topped hills in their altitude are at times lost in the clouds.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This romantic region has been proudly termed the Switzerland of Canada.
beholds
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From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading This romantic region has been proudly termed the Switzerland of Canada.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The tree-topped hills in their altitude are at times lost in the clouds.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He contents himself with a house in a more convenient and safer spot.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading He contents himself with a house in a more convenient and safer spot.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
enchantmentnounUS /enˈtʃæntmənt/
a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
grandlyadverbUS /ˈɡrændli/
in a grand manner
From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This romantic region has been proudly termed the Switzerland of Canada.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He contents himself with a house in a more convenient and safer spot.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He contents himself with a house in a more convenient and safer spot.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He contents himself with a house in a more convenient and safer spot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The tree-topped hills in their altitude are at times lost in the clouds.
indescribableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The tree-topped hills in their altitude are at times lost in the clouds.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
lumbermannounUS /ˈlʌmbərmən/
a person who fells trees
From this reading The lumberman has not yet ventured to their summits.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He contents himself with a house in a more convenient and safer spot.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The lumberman has not yet ventured to their summits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This romantic region has been proudly termed the Switzerland of Canada.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading This romantic region has been proudly termed the Switzerland of Canada.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading This romantic region has been proudly termed the Switzerland of Canada.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading This romantic region has been proudly termed the Switzerland of Canada.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
saferadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfər/
comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He contents himself with a house in a more convenient and safer spot.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He contents himself with a house in a more convenient and safer spot.
summitsnounUS /ˈsʌmɪts/
plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading The lumberman has not yet ventured to their summits.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
SwitzerlandnounUS /ˈswɪtsərlənd/
a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
From this reading This romantic region has been proudly termed the Switzerland of Canada.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading This romantic region has been proudly termed the Switzerland of Canada.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This romantic region has been proudly termed the Switzerland of Canada.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This romantic region has been proudly termed the Switzerland of Canada.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The tree-topped hills in their altitude are at times lost in the clouds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
tree-topped
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From this reading The tree-topped hills in their altitude are at times lost in the clouds.
undulatingverbUS /ˈʌndʒəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading The lumberman has not yet ventured to their summits.
which person or people
From this reading Its majestic hills--so grandly rugged--its placid lakes, and its dense and undulating forests lend an indescribable enchantment to the companion and lover of nature, who for the first time beholds their supreme beauty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He contents himself with a house in a more convenient and safer spot.
but in spite of that
From this reading The lumberman has not yet ventured to their summits.
