used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As is well known, the country is a sea of towering rugged mountains, with steep slopes, knotted by crags and scarred by deep gullies, intersected by broad sylvan valleys.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading Consequently this territory has been the scene of many grim grapples with Nature--some in which the odds have been overwhelmingly against the engineers, and in which success has been achieved only by dogged perseverance.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Consequently this territory has been the scene of many grim grapples with Nature--some in which the odds have been overwhelmingly against the engineers, and in which success has been achieved only by dogged perseverance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
AustrianounUS /ˈɔːstriə/
a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Consequently this territory has been the scene of many grim grapples with Nature--some in which the odds have been overwhelmingly against the engineers, and in which success has been achieved only by dogged perseverance.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading As is well known, the country is a sea of towering rugged mountains, with steep slopes, knotted by crags and scarred by deep gullies, intersected by broad sylvan valleys.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As is well known, the country is a sea of towering rugged mountains, with steep slopes, knotted by crags and scarred by deep gullies, intersected by broad sylvan valleys.
compressedadjectiveUS /kəmˈprest/
pressed tightly together
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Such topographical conditions impose a severe tax upon the skill and resources of the engineer.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently this territory has been the scene of many grim grapples with Nature--some in which the odds have been overwhelmingly against the engineers, and in which success has been achieved only by dogged perseverance.
ConspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading Conspicuous in this direction are the wonderful tunnels.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
cragsnounUS /kræɡz/
plural of “crag” — a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading As is well known, the country is a sea of towering rugged mountains, with steep slopes, knotted by crags and scarred by deep gullies, intersected by broad sylvan valleys.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading As is well known, the country is a sea of towering rugged mountains, with steep slopes, knotted by crags and scarred by deep gullies, intersected by broad sylvan valleys.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Conspicuous in this direction are the wonderful tunnels.
doggedadjectiveUS /dɔːɡd/
stubbornly unyielding
From this reading Consequently this territory has been the scene of many grim grapples with Nature--some in which the odds have been overwhelmingly against the engineers, and in which success has been achieved only by dogged perseverance.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading Such topographical conditions impose a severe tax upon the skill and resources of the engineer.
engineeringnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrɪŋ/
the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading Consequently this territory has been the scene of many grim grapples with Nature--some in which the odds have been overwhelmingly against the engineers, and in which success has been achieved only by dogged perseverance.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
grapplesnounUS /ˈɡræpəlz/
plural of “grapple” — a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
From this reading Consequently this territory has been the scene of many grim grapples with Nature--some in which the odds have been overwhelmingly against the engineers, and in which success has been achieved only by dogged perseverance.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Consequently this territory has been the scene of many grim grapples with Nature--some in which the odds have been overwhelmingly against the engineers, and in which success has been achieved only by dogged perseverance.
gulliesnounUS /ˈɡʌliz/
plural of “gully” — deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
From this reading As is well known, the country is a sea of towering rugged mountains, with steep slopes, knotted by crags and scarred by deep gullies, intersected by broad sylvan valleys.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Consequently this territory has been the scene of many grim grapples with Nature--some in which the odds have been overwhelmingly against the engineers, and in which success has been achieved only by dogged perseverance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Consequently this territory has been the scene of many grim grapples with Nature--some in which the odds have been overwhelmingly against the engineers, and in which success has been achieved only by dogged perseverance.
imposeverbUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊz/
compel to behave in a certain way
From this reading Such topographical conditions impose a severe tax upon the skill and resources of the engineer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
intersectedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsektɪd/
past form of “intersect” — meet at a point
From this reading As is well known, the country is a sea of towering rugged mountains, with steep slopes, knotted by crags and scarred by deep gullies, intersected by broad sylvan valleys.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
knottedadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːtɪd/
tied with a knot
From this reading As is well known, the country is a sea of towering rugged mountains, with steep slopes, knotted by crags and scarred by deep gullies, intersected by broad sylvan valleys.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading As is well known, the country is a sea of towering rugged mountains, with steep slopes, knotted by crags and scarred by deep gullies, intersected by broad sylvan valleys.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
marvelsnounUS /ˈmɑːrvəlz/
plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading As is well known, the country is a sea of towering rugged mountains, with steep slopes, knotted by crags and scarred by deep gullies, intersected by broad sylvan valleys.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Consequently this territory has been the scene of many grim grapples with Nature--some in which the odds have been overwhelmingly against the engineers, and in which success has been achieved only by dogged perseverance.
not any; not one
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading Consequently this territory has been the scene of many grim grapples with Nature--some in which the odds have been overwhelmingly against the engineers, and in which success has been achieved only by dogged perseverance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
and nothing more
From this reading Consequently this territory has been the scene of many grim grapples with Nature--some in which the odds have been overwhelmingly against the engineers, and in which success has been achieved only by dogged perseverance.
overwhelminglyadverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋli/
incapable of being resisted
From this reading Consequently this territory has been the scene of many grim grapples with Nature--some in which the odds have been overwhelmingly against the engineers, and in which success has been achieved only by dogged perseverance.
perseverancenounUS /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading Consequently this territory has been the scene of many grim grapples with Nature--some in which the odds have been overwhelmingly against the engineers, and in which success has been achieved only by dogged perseverance.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Such topographical conditions impose a severe tax upon the skill and resources of the engineer.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading As is well known, the country is a sea of towering rugged mountains, with steep slopes, knotted by crags and scarred by deep gullies, intersected by broad sylvan valleys.
scarredadjectiveUS /skɑːrd/
deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury
From this reading As is well known, the country is a sea of towering rugged mountains, with steep slopes, knotted by crags and scarred by deep gullies, intersected by broad sylvan valleys.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Consequently this territory has been the scene of many grim grapples with Nature--some in which the odds have been overwhelmingly against the engineers, and in which success has been achieved only by dogged perseverance.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading As is well known, the country is a sea of towering rugged mountains, with steep slopes, knotted by crags and scarred by deep gullies, intersected by broad sylvan valleys.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Such topographical conditions impose a severe tax upon the skill and resources of the engineer.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Such topographical conditions impose a severe tax upon the skill and resources of the engineer.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading As is well known, the country is a sea of towering rugged mountains, with steep slopes, knotted by crags and scarred by deep gullies, intersected by broad sylvan valleys.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Consequently this territory has been the scene of many grim grapples with Nature--some in which the odds have been overwhelmingly against the engineers, and in which success has been achieved only by dogged perseverance.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading As is well known, the country is a sea of towering rugged mountains, with steep slopes, knotted by crags and scarred by deep gullies, intersected by broad sylvan valleys.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Consequently this territory has been the scene of many grim grapples with Nature--some in which the odds have been overwhelmingly against the engineers, and in which success has been achieved only by dogged perseverance.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
sylvannounUS /ˈsɪlvən/
a spirit that lives in or frequents the woods
From this reading As is well known, the country is a sea of towering rugged mountains, with steep slopes, knotted by crags and scarred by deep gullies, intersected by broad sylvan valleys.
taxverbUS /tæks/
levy a tax on
From this reading Such topographical conditions impose a severe tax upon the skill and resources of the engineer.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Consequently this territory has been the scene of many grim grapples with Nature--some in which the odds have been overwhelmingly against the engineers, and in which success has been achieved only by dogged perseverance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Consequently this territory has been the scene of many grim grapples with Nature--some in which the odds have been overwhelmingly against the engineers, and in which success has been achieved only by dogged perseverance.
topographicaladjective
concerned with topography
From this reading Such topographical conditions impose a severe tax upon the skill and resources of the engineer.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading As is well known, the country is a sea of towering rugged mountains, with steep slopes, knotted by crags and scarred by deep gullies, intersected by broad sylvan valleys.
tunnelsnounUS /ˈtʌnəlz/
plural of “tunnel” — a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars)
From this reading Conspicuous in this direction are the wonderful tunnels.
TYROLnoun
a picturesque mountainous province of western Austria and northern Italy
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Such topographical conditions impose a severe tax upon the skill and resources of the engineer.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading As is well known, the country is a sea of towering rugged mountains, with steep slopes, knotted by crags and scarred by deep gullies, intersected by broad sylvan valleys.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading As is well known, the country is a sea of towering rugged mountains, with steep slopes, knotted by crags and scarred by deep gullies, intersected by broad sylvan valleys.
wherein
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From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Consequently this territory has been the scene of many grim grapples with Nature--some in which the odds have been overwhelmingly against the engineers, and in which success has been achieved only by dogged perseverance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Conspicuous in this direction are the wonderful tunnels.
WONDERSnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading THE WONDERS OF THE TYROL Probably there is no country in Europe wherein are compressed so many and such varied marvels of engineering executed in connection with the building of the iron road as in Austria.
