used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the flank of the "Mountain" that frowned towards the Happy Valley, and not far from the Jumbe Rock, a spring gushed forth.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About half-way between the summit and base of the mountain, a deep longitudinal hollow lay in its track--into which the stream was precipitated, in a clear, curving cascade.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the flank of the "Mountain" that frowned towards the Happy Valley, and not far from the Jumbe Rock, a spring gushed forth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So copious was it as to merit the name of fountain.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading About half-way between the summit and base of the mountain, a deep longitudinal hollow lay in its track--into which the stream was precipitated, in a clear, curving cascade.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In its descent down the slope it was joined by others, and soon became a torrent--leaping from ledge to ledge, and foaming as it followed its onward course.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading About half-way between the summit and base of the mountain, a deep longitudinal hollow lay in its track--into which the stream was precipitated, in a clear, curving cascade.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In its descent down the slope it was joined by others, and soon became a torrent--leaping from ledge to ledge, and foaming as it followed its onward course.
cascadeverbUS /kæˈskeɪd/
rush down in big quantities, like a cascade
From this reading About half-way between the summit and base of the mountain, a deep longitudinal hollow lay in its track--into which the stream was precipitated, in a clear, curving cascade.
rid of obstructions
From this reading About half-way between the summit and base of the mountain, a deep longitudinal hollow lay in its track--into which the stream was precipitated, in a clear, curving cascade.
copiousadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊpiəs/
large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)
From this reading So copious was it as to merit the name of fountain.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In its descent down the slope it was joined by others, and soon became a torrent--leaping from ledge to ledge, and foaming as it followed its onward course.
curvingadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrvɪŋ/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading About half-way between the summit and base of the mountain, a deep longitudinal hollow lay in its track--into which the stream was precipitated, in a clear, curving cascade.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading About half-way between the summit and base of the mountain, a deep longitudinal hollow lay in its track--into which the stream was precipitated, in a clear, curving cascade.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading In its descent down the slope it was joined by others, and soon became a torrent--leaping from ledge to ledge, and foaming as it followed its onward course.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In its descent down the slope it was joined by others, and soon became a torrent--leaping from ledge to ledge, and foaming as it followed its onward course.
DUPPY'S
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From this reading THE DUPPY'S HOLE.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading On the flank of the "Mountain" that frowned towards the Happy Valley, and not far from the Jumbe Rock, a spring gushed forth.
flanknounUS /flæŋk/
the side of military or naval formation
From this reading On the flank of the "Mountain" that frowned towards the Happy Valley, and not far from the Jumbe Rock, a spring gushed forth.
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading In its descent down the slope it was joined by others, and soon became a torrent--leaping from ledge to ledge, and foaming as it followed its onward course.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In its descent down the slope it was joined by others, and soon became a torrent--leaping from ledge to ledge, and foaming as it followed its onward course.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On the flank of the "Mountain" that frowned towards the Happy Valley, and not far from the Jumbe Rock, a spring gushed forth.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading So copious was it as to merit the name of fountain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the flank of the "Mountain" that frowned towards the Happy Valley, and not far from the Jumbe Rock, a spring gushed forth.
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading On the flank of the "Mountain" that frowned towards the Happy Valley, and not far from the Jumbe Rock, a spring gushed forth.
gushedverbUS /ɡʌʃt/
past form of “gush” — gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
From this reading On the flank of the "Mountain" that frowned towards the Happy Valley, and not far from the Jumbe Rock, a spring gushed forth.
half-way
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From this reading About half-way between the summit and base of the mountain, a deep longitudinal hollow lay in its track--into which the stream was precipitated, in a clear, curving cascade.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading On the flank of the "Mountain" that frowned towards the Happy Valley, and not far from the Jumbe Rock, a spring gushed forth.
an opening into or through something
From this reading THE DUPPY'S HOLE.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading About half-way between the summit and base of the mountain, a deep longitudinal hollow lay in its track--into which the stream was precipitated, in a clear, curving cascade.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In its descent down the slope it was joined by others, and soon became a torrent--leaping from ledge to ledge, and foaming as it followed its onward course.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading About half-way between the summit and base of the mountain, a deep longitudinal hollow lay in its track--into which the stream was precipitated, in a clear, curving cascade.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So copious was it as to merit the name of fountain.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In its descent down the slope it was joined by others, and soon became a torrent--leaping from ledge to ledge, and foaming as it followed its onward course.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading In its descent down the slope it was joined by others, and soon became a torrent--leaping from ledge to ledge, and foaming as it followed its onward course.
Jumbe
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From this reading On the flank of the "Mountain" that frowned towards the Happy Valley, and not far from the Jumbe Rock, a spring gushed forth.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading About half-way between the summit and base of the mountain, a deep longitudinal hollow lay in its track--into which the stream was precipitated, in a clear, curving cascade.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading In its descent down the slope it was joined by others, and soon became a torrent--leaping from ledge to ledge, and foaming as it followed its onward course.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading In its descent down the slope it was joined by others, and soon became a torrent--leaping from ledge to ledge, and foaming as it followed its onward course.
longitudinaladjectiveUS /ˌlɑːndʒəˈtuːdənəl/
of or relating to lines of longitude
From this reading About half-way between the summit and base of the mountain, a deep longitudinal hollow lay in its track--into which the stream was precipitated, in a clear, curving cascade.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading So copious was it as to merit the name of fountain.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading On the flank of the "Mountain" that frowned towards the Happy Valley, and not far from the Jumbe Rock, a spring gushed forth.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading So copious was it as to merit the name of fountain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the flank of the "Mountain" that frowned towards the Happy Valley, and not far from the Jumbe Rock, a spring gushed forth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the flank of the "Mountain" that frowned towards the Happy Valley, and not far from the Jumbe Rock, a spring gushed forth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the flank of the "Mountain" that frowned towards the Happy Valley, and not far from the Jumbe Rock, a spring gushed forth.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading In its descent down the slope it was joined by others, and soon became a torrent--leaping from ledge to ledge, and foaming as it followed its onward course.
others
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From this reading In its descent down the slope it was joined by others, and soon became a torrent--leaping from ledge to ledge, and foaming as it followed its onward course.
precipitatedverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “precipitate” — bring about abruptly
From this reading About half-way between the summit and base of the mountain, a deep longitudinal hollow lay in its track--into which the stream was precipitated, in a clear, curving cascade.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading On the flank of the "Mountain" that frowned towards the Happy Valley, and not far from the Jumbe Rock, a spring gushed forth.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading In its descent down the slope it was joined by others, and soon became a torrent--leaping from ledge to ledge, and foaming as it followed its onward course.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So copious was it as to merit the name of fountain.
in the near future
From this reading In its descent down the slope it was joined by others, and soon became a torrent--leaping from ledge to ledge, and foaming as it followed its onward course.
the season of growth
From this reading On the flank of the "Mountain" that frowned towards the Happy Valley, and not far from the Jumbe Rock, a spring gushed forth.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading About half-way between the summit and base of the mountain, a deep longitudinal hollow lay in its track--into which the stream was precipitated, in a clear, curving cascade.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading About half-way between the summit and base of the mountain, a deep longitudinal hollow lay in its track--into which the stream was precipitated, in a clear, curving cascade.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the flank of the "Mountain" that frowned towards the Happy Valley, and not far from the Jumbe Rock, a spring gushed forth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUPPY'S HOLE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So copious was it as to merit the name of fountain.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading In its descent down the slope it was joined by others, and soon became a torrent--leaping from ledge to ledge, and foaming as it followed its onward course.
in the direction of
From this reading On the flank of the "Mountain" that frowned towards the Happy Valley, and not far from the Jumbe Rock, a spring gushed forth.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading About half-way between the summit and base of the mountain, a deep longitudinal hollow lay in its track--into which the stream was precipitated, in a clear, curving cascade.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading On the flank of the "Mountain" that frowned towards the Happy Valley, and not far from the Jumbe Rock, a spring gushed forth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So copious was it as to merit the name of fountain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading About half-way between the summit and base of the mountain, a deep longitudinal hollow lay in its track--into which the stream was precipitated, in a clear, curving cascade.
