used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DANGEROUS DESCENT.--HOW TO DESCEND THE MOUNTAINS.--THE MOST PERILOUS PORTION OF THE JOURNEY.--EXHAUSTION OF THE REINDEER.--ALL SAFE AT THE BOTTOM.--ARRIVAL AT THE SHORE OF THE ARCTIC SEA.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading As we were ready to start, John said to me: "Paulus, we are soon to come to the most dangerous part of the journey; we are to descend the western slopes of the mountains, which at times are very abrupt, to the sea.
(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 A DANGEROUS DESCENT.--HOW TO DESCEND THE MOUNTAINS.--THE MOST PERILOUS PORTION OF THE JOURNEY.--EXHAUSTION OF THE REINDEER.--ALL SAFE AT THE BOTTOM.--ARRIVAL AT THE SHORE OF THE ARCTIC SEA.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading We shall have to drive twice along the sides of deep ravines; all that are here are going together, so that we may help each other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We will go over mountain tops and descend their steep declivities.
ARCTICnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading A DANGEROUS DESCENT.--HOW TO DESCEND THE MOUNTAINS.--THE MOST PERILOUS PORTION OF THE JOURNEY.--EXHAUSTION OF THE REINDEER.--ALL SAFE AT THE BOTTOM.--ARRIVAL AT THE SHORE OF THE ARCTIC SEA.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As we were ready to start, John said to me: "Paulus, we are soon to come to the most dangerous part of the journey; we are to descend the western slopes of the mountains, which at times are very abrupt, to the sea.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading A DANGEROUS DESCENT.--HOW TO DESCEND THE MOUNTAINS.--THE MOST PERILOUS PORTION OF THE JOURNEY.--EXHAUSTION OF THE REINDEER.--ALL SAFE AT THE BOTTOM.--ARRIVAL AT THE SHORE OF THE ARCTIC SEA.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we were ready to start, John said to me: "Paulus, we are soon to come to the most dangerous part of the journey; we are to descend the western slopes of the mountains, which at times are very abrupt, to the sea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A DANGEROUS DESCENT.--HOW TO DESCEND THE MOUNTAINS.--THE MOST PERILOUS PORTION OF THE JOURNEY.--EXHAUSTION OF THE REINDEER.--ALL SAFE AT THE BOTTOM.--ARRIVAL AT THE SHORE OF THE ARCTIC SEA.
the lower side of anything
From this reading A DANGEROUS DESCENT.--HOW TO DESCEND THE MOUNTAINS.--THE MOST PERILOUS PORTION OF THE JOURNEY.--EXHAUSTION OF THE REINDEER.--ALL SAFE AT THE BOTTOM.--ARRIVAL AT THE SHORE OF THE ARCTIC SEA.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Get into your sleigh and follow us closely.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As we were ready to start, John said to me: "Paulus, we are soon to come to the most dangerous part of the journey; we are to descend the western slopes of the mountains, which at times are very abrupt, to the sea.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading A DANGEROUS DESCENT.--HOW TO DESCEND THE MOUNTAINS.--THE MOST PERILOUS PORTION OF THE JOURNEY.--EXHAUSTION OF THE REINDEER.--ALL SAFE AT THE BOTTOM.--ARRIVAL AT THE SHORE OF THE ARCTIC SEA.
declivities
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We will go over mountain tops and descend their steep declivities.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading We shall have to drive twice along the sides of deep ravines; all that are here are going together, so that we may help each other.
DESCENDverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading A DANGEROUS DESCENT.--HOW TO DESCEND THE MOUNTAINS.--THE MOST PERILOUS PORTION OF THE JOURNEY.--EXHAUSTION OF THE REINDEER.--ALL SAFE AT THE BOTTOM.--ARRIVAL AT THE SHORE OF THE ARCTIC SEA.
DESCENTnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading A DANGEROUS DESCENT.--HOW TO DESCEND THE MOUNTAINS.--THE MOST PERILOUS PORTION OF THE JOURNEY.--EXHAUSTION OF THE REINDEER.--ALL SAFE AT THE BOTTOM.--ARRIVAL AT THE SHORE OF THE ARCTIC SEA.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading We shall have to drive twice along the sides of deep ravines; all that are here are going together, so that we may help each other.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading We shall have to drive twice along the sides of deep ravines; all that are here are going together, so that we may help each other.
EXHAUSTIONnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading A DANGEROUS DESCENT.--HOW TO DESCEND THE MOUNTAINS.--THE MOST PERILOUS PORTION OF THE JOURNEY.--EXHAUSTION OF THE REINDEER.--ALL SAFE AT THE BOTTOM.--ARRIVAL AT THE SHORE OF THE ARCTIC SEA.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Get into your sleigh and follow us closely.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Get into your sleigh and follow us closely.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We will go over mountain tops and descend their steep declivities.
the act of departing
From this reading We shall have to drive twice along the sides of deep ravines; all that are here are going together, so that we may help each other.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We shall have to drive twice along the sides of deep ravines; all that are here are going together, so that we may help each other.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading We shall have to drive twice along the sides of deep ravines; all that are here are going together, so that we may help each other.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading We shall have to drive twice along the sides of deep ravines; all that are here are going together, so that we may help each other.
HOW
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DANGEROUS DESCENT.--HOW TO DESCEND THE MOUNTAINS.--THE MOST PERILOUS PORTION OF THE JOURNEY.--EXHAUSTION OF THE REINDEER.--ALL SAFE AT THE BOTTOM.--ARRIVAL AT THE SHORE OF THE ARCTIC SEA.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Get into your sleigh and follow us closely.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading As we were ready to start, John said to me: "Paulus, we are soon to come to the most dangerous part of the journey; we are to descend the western slopes of the mountains, which at times are very abrupt, to the sea.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A DANGEROUS DESCENT.--HOW TO DESCEND THE MOUNTAINS.--THE MOST PERILOUS PORTION OF THE JOURNEY.--EXHAUSTION OF THE REINDEER.--ALL SAFE AT THE BOTTOM.--ARRIVAL AT THE SHORE OF THE ARCTIC SEA.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We shall have to drive twice along the sides of deep ravines; all that are here are going together, so that we may help each other.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As we were ready to start, John said to me: "Paulus, we are soon to come to the most dangerous part of the journey; we are to descend the western slopes of the mountains, which at times are very abrupt, to the sea.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A DANGEROUS DESCENT.--HOW TO DESCEND THE MOUNTAINS.--THE MOST PERILOUS PORTION OF THE JOURNEY.--EXHAUSTION OF THE REINDEER.--ALL SAFE AT THE BOTTOM.--ARRIVAL AT THE SHORE OF THE ARCTIC SEA.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading We will go over mountain tops and descend their steep declivities.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A DANGEROUS DESCENT.--HOW TO DESCEND THE MOUNTAINS.--THE MOST PERILOUS PORTION OF THE JOURNEY.--EXHAUSTION OF THE REINDEER.--ALL SAFE AT THE BOTTOM.--ARRIVAL AT THE SHORE OF THE ARCTIC SEA.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DANGEROUS DESCENT.--HOW TO DESCEND THE MOUNTAINS.--THE MOST PERILOUS PORTION OF THE JOURNEY.--EXHAUSTION OF THE REINDEER.--ALL SAFE AT THE BOTTOM.--ARRIVAL AT THE SHORE OF THE ARCTIC SEA.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We shall have to drive twice along the sides of deep ravines; all that are here are going together, so that we may help each other.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading We will go over mountain tops and descend their steep declivities.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As we were ready to start, John said to me: "Paulus, we are soon to come to the most dangerous part of the journey; we are to descend the western slopes of the mountains, which at times are very abrupt, to the sea.
Paulus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As we were ready to start, John said to me: "Paulus, we are soon to come to the most dangerous part of the journey; we are to descend the western slopes of the mountains, which at times are very abrupt, to the sea.
PERILOUSadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading A DANGEROUS DESCENT.--HOW TO DESCEND THE MOUNTAINS.--THE MOST PERILOUS PORTION OF THE JOURNEY.--EXHAUSTION OF THE REINDEER.--ALL SAFE AT THE BOTTOM.--ARRIVAL AT THE SHORE OF THE ARCTIC SEA.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A DANGEROUS DESCENT.--HOW TO DESCEND THE MOUNTAINS.--THE MOST PERILOUS PORTION OF THE JOURNEY.--EXHAUSTION OF THE REINDEER.--ALL SAFE AT THE BOTTOM.--ARRIVAL AT THE SHORE OF THE ARCTIC SEA.
ravinesnounUS /rəˈviːnz/
plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading We shall have to drive twice along the sides of deep ravines; all that are here are going together, so that we may help each other.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading As we were ready to start, John said to me: "Paulus, we are soon to come to the most dangerous part of the journey; we are to descend the western slopes of the mountains, which at times are very abrupt, to the sea.
REINDEERnounUS /ˈreɪndɪr/
Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called “reindeer” in Eurasia and “caribou” in North America
From this reading A DANGEROUS DESCENT.--HOW TO DESCEND THE MOUNTAINS.--THE MOST PERILOUS PORTION OF THE JOURNEY.--EXHAUSTION OF THE REINDEER.--ALL SAFE AT THE BOTTOM.--ARRIVAL AT THE SHORE OF THE ARCTIC SEA.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading A DANGEROUS DESCENT.--HOW TO DESCEND THE MOUNTAINS.--THE MOST PERILOUS PORTION OF THE JOURNEY.--EXHAUSTION OF THE REINDEER.--ALL SAFE AT THE BOTTOM.--ARRIVAL AT THE SHORE OF THE ARCTIC SEA.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As we were ready to start, John said to me: "Paulus, we are soon to come to the most dangerous part of the journey; we are to descend the western slopes of the mountains, which at times are very abrupt, to the sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A DANGEROUS DESCENT.--HOW TO DESCEND THE MOUNTAINS.--THE MOST PERILOUS PORTION OF THE JOURNEY.--EXHAUSTION OF THE REINDEER.--ALL SAFE AT THE BOTTOM.--ARRIVAL AT THE SHORE OF THE ARCTIC SEA.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We shall have to drive twice along the sides of deep ravines; all that are here are going together, so that we may help each other.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading A DANGEROUS DESCENT.--HOW TO DESCEND THE MOUNTAINS.--THE MOST PERILOUS PORTION OF THE JOURNEY.--EXHAUSTION OF THE REINDEER.--ALL SAFE AT THE BOTTOM.--ARRIVAL AT THE SHORE OF THE ARCTIC SEA.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading We shall have to drive twice along the sides of deep ravines; all that are here are going together, so that we may help each other.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading Get into your sleigh and follow us closely.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading As we were ready to start, John said to me: "Paulus, we are soon to come to the most dangerous part of the journey; we are to descend the western slopes of the mountains, which at times are very abrupt, to the sea.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We shall have to drive twice along the sides of deep ravines; all that are here are going together, so that we may help each other.
in the near future
From this reading As we were ready to start, John said to me: "Paulus, we are soon to come to the most dangerous part of the journey; we are to descend the western slopes of the mountains, which at times are very abrupt, to the sea.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As we were ready to start, John said to me: "Paulus, we are soon to come to the most dangerous part of the journey; we are to descend the western slopes of the mountains, which at times are very abrupt, to the sea.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading We will go over mountain tops and descend their steep declivities.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We shall have to drive twice along the sides of deep ravines; all that are here are going together, so that we may help each other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DANGEROUS DESCENT.--HOW TO DESCEND THE MOUNTAINS.--THE MOST PERILOUS PORTION OF THE JOURNEY.--EXHAUSTION OF THE REINDEER.--ALL SAFE AT THE BOTTOM.--ARRIVAL AT THE SHORE OF THE ARCTIC SEA.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We will go over mountain tops and descend their steep declivities.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading As we were ready to start, John said to me: "Paulus, we are soon to come to the most dangerous part of the journey; we are to descend the western slopes of the mountains, which at times are very abrupt, to the sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DANGEROUS DESCENT.--HOW TO DESCEND THE MOUNTAINS.--THE MOST PERILOUS PORTION OF THE JOURNEY.--EXHAUSTION OF THE REINDEER.--ALL SAFE AT THE BOTTOM.--ARRIVAL AT THE SHORE OF THE ARCTIC SEA.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading We shall have to drive twice along the sides of deep ravines; all that are here are going together, so that we may help each other.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading We will go over mountain tops and descend their steep declivities.
two times
From this reading We shall have to drive twice along the sides of deep ravines; all that are here are going together, so that we may help each other.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Get into your sleigh and follow us closely.
precisely as stated
From this reading As we were ready to start, John said to me: "Paulus, we are soon to come to the most dangerous part of the journey; we are to descend the western slopes of the mountains, which at times are very abrupt, to the sea.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we were ready to start, John said to me: "Paulus, we are soon to come to the most dangerous part of the journey; we are to descend the western slopes of the mountains, which at times are very abrupt, to the sea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As we were ready to start, John said to me: "Paulus, we are soon to come to the most dangerous part of the journey; we are to descend the western slopes of the mountains, which at times are very abrupt, to the sea.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading As we were ready to start, John said to me: "Paulus, we are soon to come to the most dangerous part of the journey; we are to descend the western slopes of the mountains, which at times are very abrupt, to the sea.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As we were ready to start, John said to me: "Paulus, we are soon to come to the most dangerous part of the journey; we are to descend the western slopes of the mountains, which at times are very abrupt, to the sea.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We will go over mountain tops and descend their steep declivities.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Get into your sleigh and follow us closely.
