AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fresh wind, chill with the snows of the upper peaks, pulled and tugged at her and cut her face and hands with flying bits of sand.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading On the mountainside above her, it was not easy to locate the cave, for the slope was clawed into ravines and confused with meaningless criss-cross gulches.
agilitynounUS /əˈdʒɪləti/
the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
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 To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A fresh wind, chill with the snows of the upper peaks, pulled and tugged at her and cut her face and hands with flying bits of sand.
basenounUS /beɪs/
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Whatever scrub evergreens grew there stood under the shade of boulders which threatened each instant to topple over and go thundering to the base.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading A fresh wind, chill with the snows of the upper peaks, pulled and tugged at her and cut her face and hands with flying bits of sand.
bottomnounUS /ˈbɑːtəm/
the lower side of anything
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
bouldersnounUS /ˈboʊldərz/
plural of “boulder” — a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading Whatever scrub evergreens grew there stood under the shade of boulders which threatened each instant to topple over and go thundering to the base.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had come upon the cave by chance in her ride with Dan, and now she hunted vainly through the great stones for the entrance.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
cavenounUS /keɪv/
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading On the mountainside above her, it was not easy to locate the cave, for the slope was clawed into ravines and confused with meaningless criss-cross gulches.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading She had come upon the cave by chance in her ride with Dan, and now she hunted vainly through the great stones for the entrance.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading A fresh wind, chill with the snows of the upper peaks, pulled and tugged at her and cut her face and hands with flying bits of sand.
clawedadjectiveUS /klɔːd/
having or resembling a claw or claws; often used as a combining form
From this reading On the mountainside above her, it was not easy to locate the cave, for the slope was clawed into ravines and confused with meaningless criss-cross gulches.
climbedverbUS /klaɪmd/
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had come upon the cave by chance in her ride with Dan, and now she hunted vainly through the great stones for the entrance.
confusedadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading On the mountainside above her, it was not easy to locate the cave, for the slope was clawed into ravines and confused with meaningless criss-cross gulches.
cow-pony
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From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
criss-cross
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From this reading On the mountainside above her, it was not easy to locate the cave, for the slope was clawed into ravines and confused with meaningless criss-cross gulches.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading A fresh wind, chill with the snows of the upper peaks, pulled and tugged at her and cut her face and hands with flying bits of sand.
Dan
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From this reading She had come upon the cave by chance in her ride with Dan, and now she hunted vainly through the great stones for the entrance.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Whatever scrub evergreens grew there stood under the shade of boulders which threatened each instant to topple over and go thundering to the base.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading On the mountainside above her, it was not easy to locate the cave, for the slope was clawed into ravines and confused with meaningless criss-cross gulches.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading She had come upon the cave by chance in her ride with Dan, and now she hunted vainly through the great stones for the entrance.
evergreensnounUS /ˈevərɡriːnz/
plural of “evergreen” — a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
From this reading Whatever scrub evergreens grew there stood under the shade of boulders which threatened each instant to topple over and go thundering to the base.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A fresh wind, chill with the snows of the upper peaks, pulled and tugged at her and cut her face and hands with flying bits of sand.
flyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/
moving swiftly
From this reading A fresh wind, chill with the snows of the upper peaks, pulled and tugged at her and cut her face and hands with flying bits of sand.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the mountainside above her, it was not easy to locate the cave, for the slope was clawed into ravines and confused with meaningless criss-cross gulches.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading A fresh wind, chill with the snows of the upper peaks, pulled and tugged at her and cut her face and hands with flying bits of sand.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Whatever scrub evergreens grew there stood under the shade of boulders which threatened each instant to topple over and go thundering to the base.
gorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She had come upon the cave by chance in her ride with Dan, and now she hunted vainly through the great stones for the entrance.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Whatever scrub evergreens grew there stood under the shade of boulders which threatened each instant to topple over and go thundering to the base.
gulches
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the mountainside above her, it was not easy to locate the cave, for the slope was clawed into ravines and confused with meaningless criss-cross gulches.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had come upon the cave by chance in her ride with Dan, and now she hunted vainly through the great stones for the entrance.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading A fresh wind, chill with the snows of the upper peaks, pulled and tugged at her and cut her face and hands with flying bits of sand.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading She had come upon the cave by chance in her ride with Dan, and now she hunted vainly through the great stones for the entrance.
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Whatever scrub evergreens grew there stood under the shade of boulders which threatened each instant to topple over and go thundering to the base.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On the mountainside above her, it was not easy to locate the cave, for the slope was clawed into ravines and confused with meaningless criss-cross gulches.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the mountainside above her, it was not easy to locate the cave, for the slope was clawed into ravines and confused with meaningless criss-cross gulches.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
Kate's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/
discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
From this reading On the mountainside above her, it was not easy to locate the cave, for the slope was clawed into ravines and confused with meaningless criss-cross gulches.
meaninglessadjectiveUS /ˈmiːnɪŋləs/
having no meaning or direction or purpose
From this reading On the mountainside above her, it was not easy to locate the cave, for the slope was clawed into ravines and confused with meaningless criss-cross gulches.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
mountainsidenounUS /ˈmaʊntənsaɪd/
the side or slope of a mountain
From this reading On the mountainside above her, it was not easy to locate the cave, for the slope was clawed into ravines and confused with meaningless criss-cross gulches.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the mountainside above her, it was not easy to locate the cave, for the slope was clawed into ravines and confused with meaningless criss-cross gulches.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She had come upon the cave by chance in her ride with Dan, and now she hunted vainly through the great stones for the entrance.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Whatever scrub evergreens grew there stood under the shade of boulders which threatened each instant to topple over and go thundering to the base.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading A fresh wind, chill with the snows of the upper peaks, pulled and tugged at her and cut her face and hands with flying bits of sand.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading A fresh wind, chill with the snows of the upper peaks, pulled and tugged at her and cut her face and hands with flying bits of sand.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
ravinesnounUS /rəˈviːnz/
plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading On the mountainside above her, it was not easy to locate the cave, for the slope was clawed into ravines and confused with meaningless criss-cross gulches.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading She had come upon the cave by chance in her ride with Dan, and now she hunted vainly through the great stones for the entrance.
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
sandnounUS /sænd/
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading A fresh wind, chill with the snows of the upper peaks, pulled and tugged at her and cut her face and hands with flying bits of sand.
SatannounUS /ˈseɪtən/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
scrubverbUS /skrʌb/
clean with hard rubbing
From this reading Whatever scrub evergreens grew there stood under the shade of boulders which threatened each instant to topple over and go thundering to the base.
shadenounUS /ʃeɪd/
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Whatever scrub evergreens grew there stood under the shade of boulders which threatened each instant to topple over and go thundering to the base.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
slopenounUS /sloʊp/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading On the mountainside above her, it was not easy to locate the cave, for the slope was clawed into ravines and confused with meaningless criss-cross gulches.
snowsnounUS /snoʊz/
plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading A fresh wind, chill with the snows of the upper peaks, pulled and tugged at her and cut her face and hands with flying bits of sand.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
stonesnounUS /stoʊnz/
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading She had come upon the cave by chance in her ride with Dan, and now she hunted vainly through the great stones for the entrance.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Whatever scrub evergreens grew there stood under the shade of boulders which threatened each instant to topple over and go thundering to the base.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Whatever scrub evergreens grew there stood under the shade of boulders which threatened each instant to topple over and go thundering to the base.
threatenedadjectiveUS /ˈθretənd/
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Whatever scrub evergreens grew there stood under the shade of boulders which threatened each instant to topple over and go thundering to the base.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
thunderingadjectiveUS /ˈθʌndərɪŋ/
sounding like thunder
From this reading Whatever scrub evergreens grew there stood under the shade of boulders which threatened each instant to topple over and go thundering to the base.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
toppleverbUS /ˈtɑːpəl/
fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading Whatever scrub evergreens grew there stood under the shade of boulders which threatened each instant to topple over and go thundering to the base.
tuggedverbUS /tʌɡd/
inflected form of “tug” — pull hard
From this reading A fresh wind, chill with the snows of the upper peaks, pulled and tugged at her and cut her face and hands with flying bits of sand.
uncannyadjectiveUS /ənˈkæni/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Whatever scrub evergreens grew there stood under the shade of boulders which threatened each instant to topple over and go thundering to the base.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She had come upon the cave by chance in her ride with Dan, and now she hunted vainly through the great stones for the entrance.
upperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading A fresh wind, chill with the snows of the upper peaks, pulled and tugged at her and cut her face and hands with flying bits of sand.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading She had come upon the cave by chance in her ride with Dan, and now she hunted vainly through the great stones for the entrance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To the last ravine Kate's horse carried her easily enough, but that mountain pass was impenetrable through all its length to anything except the uncanny agility of Satan, and so she left the cow-pony in the bottom of the gorge and climbed the last rise on foot.
WhateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever scrub evergreens grew there stood under the shade of boulders which threatened each instant to topple over and go thundering to the base.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Whatever scrub evergreens grew there stood under the shade of boulders which threatened each instant to topple over and go thundering to the base.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A fresh wind, chill with the snows of the upper peaks, pulled and tugged at her and cut her face and hands with flying bits of sand.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the mountainside above her, it was not easy to locate the cave, for the slope was clawed into ravines and confused with meaningless criss-cross gulches.
