7,000
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From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Save for the occasional visit of a hardy whaler the harbour is rarely occupied.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN THE CLUTCHES OF THE PATAGONIANS DESOLATION INLET is an unfrequented creek on the northern or Patagonian shores of the Magellan Straits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
beautifying
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From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
CLUTCHESnounUS /ˈklʌtʃəz/
the act of grasping
From this reading IN THE CLUTCHES OF THE PATAGONIANS DESOLATION INLET is an unfrequented creek on the northern or Patagonian shores of the Magellan Straits.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading IN THE CLUTCHES OF THE PATAGONIANS DESOLATION INLET is an unfrequented creek on the northern or Patagonian shores of the Magellan Straits.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading The inlet well deserves its name.
DESOLATIONnounUS /ˌdesəˈleɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading IN THE CLUTCHES OF THE PATAGONIANS DESOLATION INLET is an unfrequented creek on the northern or Patagonian shores of the Magellan Straits.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For, with the exception of a few stunted pines and occasional patches of hardy, thorn-like scrub, vegetation does not exist.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading For, with the exception of a few stunted pines and occasional patches of hardy, thorn-like scrub, vegetation does not exist.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading For, with the exception of a few stunted pines and occasional patches of hardy, thorn-like scrub, vegetation does not exist.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For, with the exception of a few stunted pines and occasional patches of hardy, thorn-like scrub, vegetation does not exist.
fjordnounUS /fjɔːrd/
a long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs; common in Norway
From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Save for the occasional visit of a hardy whaler the harbour is rarely occupied.
ftnoun
a linear unit of length equal to 12 inches or a third of a yard
From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading Save for the occasional visit of a hardy whaler the harbour is rarely occupied.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Save for the occasional visit of a hardy whaler the harbour is rarely occupied.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE CLUTCHES OF THE PATAGONIANS DESOLATION INLET is an unfrequented creek on the northern or Patagonian shores of the Magellan Straits.
INLETnounUS /ˈɪnlet/
an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
From this reading IN THE CLUTCHES OF THE PATAGONIANS DESOLATION INLET is an unfrequented creek on the northern or Patagonian shores of the Magellan Straits.
intersectingadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈsektɪŋ/
crossed or intersected in the form of an X
From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE CLUTCHES OF THE PATAGONIANS DESOLATION INLET is an unfrequented creek on the northern or Patagonian shores of the Magellan Straits.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The inlet well deserves its name.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
MagellannounUS /məˈdʒelən/
Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain; he commanded an expedition that was the first to circumnavigate the world (1480-1521)
From this reading IN THE CLUTCHES OF THE PATAGONIANS DESOLATION INLET is an unfrequented creek on the northern or Patagonian shores of the Magellan Straits.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The inlet well deserves its name.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading IN THE CLUTCHES OF THE PATAGONIANS DESOLATION INLET is an unfrequented creek on the northern or Patagonian shores of the Magellan Straits.
NorwegiannounUS /ˌnɔːrˈwiːdʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Norway
From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For, with the exception of a few stunted pines and occasional patches of hardy, thorn-like scrub, vegetation does not exist.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Save for the occasional visit of a hardy whaler the harbour is rarely occupied.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Save for the occasional visit of a hardy whaler the harbour is rarely occupied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE CLUTCHES OF THE PATAGONIANS DESOLATION INLET is an unfrequented creek on the northern or Patagonian shores of the Magellan Straits.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN THE CLUTCHES OF THE PATAGONIANS DESOLATION INLET is an unfrequented creek on the northern or Patagonian shores of the Magellan Straits.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IN THE CLUTCHES OF THE PATAGONIANS DESOLATION INLET is an unfrequented creek on the northern or Patagonian shores of the Magellan Straits.
pasturenounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
Patagonian
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From this reading IN THE CLUTCHES OF THE PATAGONIANS DESOLATION INLET is an unfrequented creek on the northern or Patagonian shores of the Magellan Straits.
PATAGONIANS
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From this reading IN THE CLUTCHES OF THE PATAGONIANS DESOLATION INLET is an unfrequented creek on the northern or Patagonian shores of the Magellan Straits.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading For, with the exception of a few stunted pines and occasional patches of hardy, thorn-like scrub, vegetation does not exist.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading For, with the exception of a few stunted pines and occasional patches of hardy, thorn-like scrub, vegetation does not exist.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Save for the occasional visit of a hardy whaler the harbour is rarely occupied.
except for; apart from
From this reading Save for the occasional visit of a hardy whaler the harbour is rarely occupied.
scrubverbUS /skrʌb/
clean with hard rubbing
From this reading For, with the exception of a few stunted pines and occasional patches of hardy, thorn-like scrub, vegetation does not exist.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading IN THE CLUTCHES OF THE PATAGONIANS DESOLATION INLET is an unfrequented creek on the northern or Patagonian shores of the Magellan Straits.
snow-cladadjective
covered with snow
From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
StraitsnounUS /streɪts/
a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
From this reading IN THE CLUTCHES OF THE PATAGONIANS DESOLATION INLET is an unfrequented creek on the northern or Patagonian shores of the Magellan Straits.
stuntedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌntɪd/
inferior in size or quality
From this reading For, with the exception of a few stunted pines and occasional patches of hardy, thorn-like scrub, vegetation does not exist.
confined on all sides
From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE CLUTCHES OF THE PATAGONIANS DESOLATION INLET is an unfrequented creek on the northern or Patagonian shores of the Magellan Straits.
thorn-like
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From this reading For, with the exception of a few stunted pines and occasional patches of hardy, thorn-like scrub, vegetation does not exist.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
tortuousadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃəwəs/
highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious
From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
unfrequentedadjective
devoid of creatures
From this reading IN THE CLUTCHES OF THE PATAGONIANS DESOLATION INLET is an unfrequented creek on the northern or Patagonian shores of the Magellan Straits.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading For, with the exception of a few stunted pines and occasional patches of hardy, thorn-like scrub, vegetation does not exist.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Save for the occasional visit of a hardy whaler the harbour is rarely occupied.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
(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 The inlet well deserves its name.
whalernounUS /ˈweɪlər/
a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales
From this reading Save for the occasional visit of a hardy whaler the harbour is rarely occupied.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For, with the exception of a few stunted pines and occasional patches of hardy, thorn-like scrub, vegetation does not exist.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Imagine a tortuous channel of deep water, surrounded by lofty snow-clad mountains that tower to the height of 7,000ft., presenting the appearance of a Norwegian fjord without the beautifying effect of the foliage and pasture land in the intersecting valleys.
