adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALL HEROES BUT ONE As we rode up the slope of Buckskin, the sunrise glinted red-gold through the aisles of frosted pines, giving us a hunter's glad greeting.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading We had often speculated on the appearance of the rim wall directly across the neck of the cañon upon which we were located.
aislesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “aisle” — a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading ALL HEROES BUT ONE As we rode up the slope of Buckskin, the sunrise glinted red-gold through the aisles of frosted pines, giving us a hunter's glad greeting.
ALLadjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 ALL HEROES BUT ONE As we rode up the slope of Buckskin, the sunrise glinted red-gold through the aisles of frosted pines, giving us a hunter's glad greeting.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With all due respect to, and appreciation of, the breaks of the Siwash, we unanimously decided that if cougars inhabited any other section of cañon country, we preferred it, and were going to find it.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading With all due respect to, and appreciation of, the breaks of the Siwash, we unanimously decided that if cougars inhabited any other section of cañon country, we preferred it, and were going to find it.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading We had often speculated on the appearance of the rim wall directly across the neck of the cañon upon which we were located.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading With all due respect to, and appreciation of, the breaks of the Siwash, we unanimously decided that if cougars inhabited any other section of cañon country, we preferred it, and were going to find it.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ALL HEROES BUT ONE As we rode up the slope of Buckskin, the sunrise glinted red-gold through the aisles of frosted pines, giving us a hunter's glad greeting.
ascendverbUS /əˈsend/
travel up
From this reading As a crow flies, it was only a mile or two straight across from camp, but to reach it, we had to ascend the mountain and head the cañon which deeply indented the slope.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading With all due respect to, and appreciation of, the breaks of the Siwash, we unanimously decided that if cougars inhabited any other section of cañon country, we preferred it, and were going to find it.
BuckskinnounUS /ˈbʌkskɪn/
horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail
From this reading ALL HEROES BUT ONE As we rode up the slope of Buckskin, the sunrise glinted red-gold through the aisles of frosted pines, giving us a hunter's glad greeting.
BUTconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ALL HEROES BUT ONE As we rode up the slope of Buckskin, the sunrise glinted red-gold through the aisles of frosted pines, giving us a hunter's glad greeting.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading As a crow flies, it was only a mile or two straight across from camp, but to reach it, we had to ascend the mountain and head the cañon which deeply indented the slope.
cavesnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading It showed a long stretch of breaks, fissures, caves, yellow crags, crumbled ruins and clefts green with pinyon pine.
cañon
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From this reading With all due respect to, and appreciation of, the breaks of the Siwash, we unanimously decided that if cougars inhabited any other section of cañon country, we preferred it, and were going to find it.
clefts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It showed a long stretch of breaks, fissures, caves, yellow crags, crumbled ruins and clefts green with pinyon pine.
cougarsnounUS /ˈkuːɡərz/
plural of “cougar” — large American feline resembling a lion
From this reading With all due respect to, and appreciation of, the breaks of the Siwash, we unanimously decided that if cougars inhabited any other section of cañon country, we preferred it, and were going to find it.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading With all due respect to, and appreciation of, the breaks of the Siwash, we unanimously decided that if cougars inhabited any other section of cañon country, we preferred it, and were going to find it.
cragsnounUS /kræɡz/
plural of “crag” — a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading It showed a long stretch of breaks, fissures, caves, yellow crags, crumbled ruins and clefts green with pinyon pine.
crowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading As a crow flies, it was only a mile or two straight across from camp, but to reach it, we had to ascend the mountain and head the cañon which deeply indented the slope.
crumbledverbUS /ˈkrʌmbəld/
past form of “crumble” — fall apart
From this reading It showed a long stretch of breaks, fissures, caves, yellow crags, crumbled ruins and clefts green with pinyon pine.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading With all due respect to, and appreciation of, the breaks of the Siwash, we unanimously decided that if cougars inhabited any other section of cañon country, we preferred it, and were going to find it.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading As a crow flies, it was only a mile or two straight across from camp, but to reach it, we had to ascend the mountain and head the cañon which deeply indented the slope.
directlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/
without deviation
From this reading We had often speculated on the appearance of the rim wall directly across the neck of the cañon upon which we were located.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading With all due respect to, and appreciation of, the breaks of the Siwash, we unanimously decided that if cougars inhabited any other section of cañon country, we preferred it, and were going to find it.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading With all due respect to, and appreciation of, the breaks of the Siwash, we unanimously decided that if cougars inhabited any other section of cañon country, we preferred it, and were going to find it.
fissuresnounUS /ˈfɪʃərz/
plural of “fissure” — a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading It showed a long stretch of breaks, fissures, caves, yellow crags, crumbled ruins and clefts green with pinyon pine.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading As a crow flies, it was only a mile or two straight across from camp, but to reach it, we had to ascend the mountain and head the cañon which deeply indented the slope.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As a crow flies, it was only a mile or two straight across from camp, but to reach it, we had to ascend the mountain and head the cañon which deeply indented the slope.
frostedadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːstəd/
(of glass) having a roughened coating resembling frost
From this reading ALL HEROES BUT ONE As we rode up the slope of Buckskin, the sunrise glinted red-gold through the aisles of frosted pines, giving us a hunter's glad greeting.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading ALL HEROES BUT ONE As we rode up the slope of Buckskin, the sunrise glinted red-gold through the aisles of frosted pines, giving us a hunter's glad greeting.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading ALL HEROES BUT ONE As we rode up the slope of Buckskin, the sunrise glinted red-gold through the aisles of frosted pines, giving us a hunter's glad greeting.
glinted
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From this reading ALL HEROES BUT ONE As we rode up the slope of Buckskin, the sunrise glinted red-gold through the aisles of frosted pines, giving us a hunter's glad greeting.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading With all due respect to, and appreciation of, the breaks of the Siwash, we unanimously decided that if cougars inhabited any other section of cañon country, we preferred it, and were going to find it.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It showed a long stretch of breaks, fissures, caves, yellow crags, crumbled ruins and clefts green with pinyon pine.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading ALL HEROES BUT ONE As we rode up the slope of Buckskin, the sunrise glinted red-gold through the aisles of frosted pines, giving us a hunter's glad greeting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had often speculated on the appearance of the rim wall directly across the neck of the cañon upon which we were located.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading As a crow flies, it was only a mile or two straight across from camp, but to reach it, we had to ascend the mountain and head the cañon which deeply indented the slope.
HEROESnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading ALL HEROES BUT ONE As we rode up the slope of Buckskin, the sunrise glinted red-gold through the aisles of frosted pines, giving us a hunter's glad greeting.
hunter'snounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading ALL HEROES BUT ONE As we rode up the slope of Buckskin, the sunrise glinted red-gold through the aisles of frosted pines, giving us a hunter's glad greeting.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading With all due respect to, and appreciation of, the breaks of the Siwash, we unanimously decided that if cougars inhabited any other section of cañon country, we preferred it, and were going to find it.
indented
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As a crow flies, it was only a mile or two straight across from camp, but to reach it, we had to ascend the mountain and head the cañon which deeply indented the slope.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading With all due respect to, and appreciation of, the breaks of the Siwash, we unanimously decided that if cougars inhabited any other section of cañon country, we preferred it, and were going to find it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With all due respect to, and appreciation of, the breaks of the Siwash, we unanimously decided that if cougars inhabited any other section of cañon country, we preferred it, and were going to find it.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading We had often speculated on the appearance of the rim wall directly across the neck of the cañon upon which we were located.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It showed a long stretch of breaks, fissures, caves, yellow crags, crumbled ruins and clefts green with pinyon pine.
milenounUS /maɪl/
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading As a crow flies, it was only a mile or two straight across from camp, but to reach it, we had to ascend the mountain and head the cañon which deeply indented the slope.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading As a crow flies, it was only a mile or two straight across from camp, but to reach it, we had to ascend the mountain and head the cañon which deeply indented the slope.
necknounUS /nek/
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading We had often speculated on the appearance of the rim wall directly across the neck of the cañon upon which we were located.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALL HEROES BUT ONE As we rode up the slope of Buckskin, the sunrise glinted red-gold through the aisles of frosted pines, giving us a hunter's glad greeting.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading We had often speculated on the appearance of the rim wall directly across the neck of the cañon upon which we were located.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We had often speculated on the appearance of the rim wall directly across the neck of the cañon upon which we were located.
ONEpronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ALL HEROES BUT ONE As we rode up the slope of Buckskin, the sunrise glinted red-gold through the aisles of frosted pines, giving us a hunter's glad greeting.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading As a crow flies, it was only a mile or two straight across from camp, but to reach it, we had to ascend the mountain and head the cañon which deeply indented the slope.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As a crow flies, it was only a mile or two straight across from camp, but to reach it, we had to ascend the mountain and head the cañon which deeply indented the slope.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With all due respect to, and appreciation of, the breaks of the Siwash, we unanimously decided that if cougars inhabited any other section of cañon country, we preferred it, and were going to find it.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading It showed a long stretch of breaks, fissures, caves, yellow crags, crumbled ruins and clefts green with pinyon pine.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading ALL HEROES BUT ONE As we rode up the slope of Buckskin, the sunrise glinted red-gold through the aisles of frosted pines, giving us a hunter's glad greeting.
pinyonnoun
any of several low-growing pines of western North America
From this reading It showed a long stretch of breaks, fissures, caves, yellow crags, crumbled ruins and clefts green with pinyon pine.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading With all due respect to, and appreciation of, the breaks of the Siwash, we unanimously decided that if cougars inhabited any other section of cañon country, we preferred it, and were going to find it.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As a crow flies, it was only a mile or two straight across from camp, but to reach it, we had to ascend the mountain and head the cañon which deeply indented the slope.
red-gold
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALL HEROES BUT ONE As we rode up the slope of Buckskin, the sunrise glinted red-gold through the aisles of frosted pines, giving us a hunter's glad greeting.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading With all due respect to, and appreciation of, the breaks of the Siwash, we unanimously decided that if cougars inhabited any other section of cañon country, we preferred it, and were going to find it.
rimnounUS /rɪm/
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading We had often speculated on the appearance of the rim wall directly across the neck of the cañon upon which we were located.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading ALL HEROES BUT ONE As we rode up the slope of Buckskin, the sunrise glinted red-gold through the aisles of frosted pines, giving us a hunter's glad greeting.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading It showed a long stretch of breaks, fissures, caves, yellow crags, crumbled ruins and clefts green with pinyon pine.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading With all due respect to, and appreciation of, the breaks of the Siwash, we unanimously decided that if cougars inhabited any other section of cañon country, we preferred it, and were going to find it.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It showed a long stretch of breaks, fissures, caves, yellow crags, crumbled ruins and clefts green with pinyon pine.
Siwash
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With all due respect to, and appreciation of, the breaks of the Siwash, we unanimously decided that if cougars inhabited any other section of cañon country, we preferred it, and were going to find it.
slopenounUS /sloʊp/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading ALL HEROES BUT ONE As we rode up the slope of Buckskin, the sunrise glinted red-gold through the aisles of frosted pines, giving us a hunter's glad greeting.
speculatedverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading We had often speculated on the appearance of the rim wall directly across the neck of the cañon upon which we were located.
straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/
successive (without a break)
From this reading As a crow flies, it was only a mile or two straight across from camp, but to reach it, we had to ascend the mountain and head the cañon which deeply indented the slope.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading It showed a long stretch of breaks, fissures, caves, yellow crags, crumbled ruins and clefts green with pinyon pine.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading ALL HEROES BUT ONE As we rode up the slope of Buckskin, the sunrise glinted red-gold through the aisles of frosted pines, giving us a hunter's glad greeting.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With all due respect to, and appreciation of, the breaks of the Siwash, we unanimously decided that if cougars inhabited any other section of cañon country, we preferred it, and were going to find it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALL HEROES BUT ONE As we rode up the slope of Buckskin, the sunrise glinted red-gold through the aisles of frosted pines, giving us a hunter's glad greeting.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading ALL HEROES BUT ONE As we rode up the slope of Buckskin, the sunrise glinted red-gold through the aisles of frosted pines, giving us a hunter's glad greeting.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With all due respect to, and appreciation of, the breaks of the Siwash, we unanimously decided that if cougars inhabited any other section of cañon country, we preferred it, and were going to find it.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As a crow flies, it was only a mile or two straight across from camp, but to reach it, we had to ascend the mountain and head the cañon which deeply indented the slope.
unanimouslyadverbUS /juːˈnænəməsli/
of one mind; without dissent
From this reading With all due respect to, and appreciation of, the breaks of the Siwash, we unanimously decided that if cougars inhabited any other section of cañon country, we preferred it, and were going to find it.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ALL HEROES BUT ONE As we rode up the slope of Buckskin, the sunrise glinted red-gold through the aisles of frosted pines, giving us a hunter's glad greeting.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We had often speculated on the appearance of the rim wall directly across the neck of the cañon upon which we were located.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ALL HEROES BUT ONE As we rode up the slope of Buckskin, the sunrise glinted red-gold through the aisles of frosted pines, giving us a hunter's glad greeting.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading We had often speculated on the appearance of the rim wall directly across the neck of the cañon upon which we were located.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a crow flies, it was only a mile or two straight across from camp, but to reach it, we had to ascend the mountain and head the cañon which deeply indented the slope.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ALL HEROES BUT ONE As we rode up the slope of Buckskin, the sunrise glinted red-gold through the aisles of frosted pines, giving us a hunter's glad greeting.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With all due respect to, and appreciation of, the breaks of the Siwash, we unanimously decided that if cougars inhabited any other section of cañon country, we preferred it, and were going to find it.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We had often speculated on the appearance of the rim wall directly across the neck of the cañon upon which we were located.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With all due respect to, and appreciation of, the breaks of the Siwash, we unanimously decided that if cougars inhabited any other section of cañon country, we preferred it, and were going to find it.
yellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading It showed a long stretch of breaks, fissures, caves, yellow crags, crumbled ruins and clefts green with pinyon pine.
