adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
AheadadverbUS /əˈhed/
at or in the front
From this reading Ahead, the bleak mountains brooded over forbidding valleys; to the west a suffused sun glared sullenly, painting the high-piled clouds with the gorgeous hues of a stormy sunset.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "That rain raised the deuce with the trails," said Struve, as they picked their way past an unsightly "slip" whence a part of the overhanging mountain, loosened by the deluge, had slid into the gulch.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
AnotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Another storm like that would wash out these roads completely."
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading Ahead, the bleak mountains brooded over forbidding valleys; to the west a suffused sun glared sullenly, painting the high-piled clouds with the gorgeous hues of a stormy sunset.
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading To Helen the wild scene seemed dyed with the colors of flame and blood and steel.
blood-redadjective
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
bowlder-ridden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
brawlingverbUS /ˈbrɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “brawl” — to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
broodedverbUS /ˈbruːdɪd/
past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Ahead, the bleak mountains brooded over forbidding valleys; to the west a suffused sun glared sullenly, painting the high-piled clouds with the gorgeous hues of a stormy sunset.
BUTconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Ahead, the bleak mountains brooded over forbidding valleys; to the west a suffused sun glared sullenly, painting the high-piled clouds with the gorgeous hues of a stormy sunset.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading To Helen the wild scene seemed dyed with the colors of flame and blood and steel.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "Another storm like that would wash out these roads completely."
delugenounUS /ˈdeljuːdʒ/
an overwhelming number or amount
From this reading "That rain raised the deuce with the trails," said Struve, as they picked their way past an unsightly "slip" whence a part of the overhanging mountain, loosened by the deluge, had slid into the gulch.
deucenounUS /duːs/
a tie in tennis or table tennis that requires winning two successive points to win the game
From this reading "That rain raised the deuce with the trails," said Struve, as they picked their way past an unsightly "slip" whence a part of the overhanging mountain, loosened by the deluge, had slid into the gulch.
dyedadjectiveUS /daɪd/
(used of color) artificially produced; not natural
From this reading To Helen the wild scene seemed dyed with the colors of flame and blood and steel.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
flamenounUS /fleɪm/
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading To Helen the wild scene seemed dyed with the colors of flame and blood and steel.
forbiddingadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
From this reading Ahead, the bleak mountains brooded over forbidding valleys; to the west a suffused sun glared sullenly, painting the high-piled clouds with the gorgeous hues of a stormy sunset.
glaredverbUS /ɡlerd/
past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading Ahead, the bleak mountains brooded over forbidding valleys; to the west a suffused sun glared sullenly, painting the high-piled clouds with the gorgeous hues of a stormy sunset.
GOverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading Ahead, the bleak mountains brooded over forbidding valleys; to the west a suffused sun glared sullenly, painting the high-piled clouds with the gorgeous hues of a stormy sunset.
gulchnounUS /ɡʌltʃ/
a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
From this reading "That rain raised the deuce with the trails," said Struve, as they picked their way past an unsightly "slip" whence a part of the overhanging mountain, loosened by the deluge, had slid into the gulch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "That rain raised the deuce with the trails," said Struve, as they picked their way past an unsightly "slip" whence a part of the overhanging mountain, loosened by the deluge, had slid into the gulch.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
HelennounUS /ˈhelən/
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
high-piled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ahead, the bleak mountains brooded over forbidding valleys; to the west a suffused sun glared sullenly, painting the high-piled clouds with the gorgeous hues of a stormy sunset.
horizonnounUS /hərˈaɪzən/
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
huesnounUS /hjuːz/
plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading Ahead, the bleak mountains brooded over forbidding valleys; to the west a suffused sun glared sullenly, painting the high-piled clouds with the gorgeous hues of a stormy sunset.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "That rain raised the deuce with the trails," said Struve, as they picked their way past an unsightly "slip" whence a part of the overhanging mountain, loosened by the deluge, had slid into the gulch.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Another storm like that would wash out these roads completely."
loosenedadjectiveUS /ˈluːsənd/
straightened out
From this reading "That rain raised the deuce with the trails," said Struve, as they picked their way past an unsightly "slip" whence a part of the overhanging mountain, loosened by the deluge, had slid into the gulch.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Ahead, the bleak mountains brooded over forbidding valleys; to the west a suffused sun glared sullenly, painting the high-piled clouds with the gorgeous hues of a stormy sunset.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
oceannounUS /ˈoʊʃən/
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Another storm like that would wash out these roads completely."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Ahead, the bleak mountains brooded over forbidding valleys; to the west a suffused sun glared sullenly, painting the high-piled clouds with the gorgeous hues of a stormy sunset.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading "That rain raised the deuce with the trails," said Struve, as they picked their way past an unsightly "slip" whence a part of the overhanging mountain, loosened by the deluge, had slid into the gulch.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading Ahead, the bleak mountains brooded over forbidding valleys; to the west a suffused sun glared sullenly, painting the high-piled clouds with the gorgeous hues of a stormy sunset.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "That rain raised the deuce with the trails," said Struve, as they picked their way past an unsightly "slip" whence a part of the overhanging mountain, loosened by the deluge, had slid into the gulch.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "That rain raised the deuce with the trails," said Struve, as they picked their way past an unsightly "slip" whence a part of the overhanging mountain, loosened by the deluge, had slid into the gulch.
pickedverbUS /pɪkt/
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading "That rain raised the deuce with the trails," said Struve, as they picked their way past an unsightly "slip" whence a part of the overhanging mountain, loosened by the deluge, had slid into the gulch.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading "That rain raised the deuce with the trails," said Struve, as they picked their way past an unsightly "slip" whence a part of the overhanging mountain, loosened by the deluge, had slid into the gulch.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading "That rain raised the deuce with the trails," said Struve, as they picked their way past an unsightly "slip" whence a part of the overhanging mountain, loosened by the deluge, had slid into the gulch.
RETURNverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading "Another storm like that would wash out these roads completely."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That rain raised the deuce with the trails," said Struve, as they picked their way past an unsightly "slip" whence a part of the overhanging mountain, loosened by the deluge, had slid into the gulch.
scarredadjectiveUS /skɑːrd/
deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading To Helen the wild scene seemed dyed with the colors of flame and blood and steel.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To Helen the wild scene seemed dyed with the colors of flame and blood and steel.
SIGNnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
SLEDnounUS /sled/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading "That rain raised the deuce with the trails," said Struve, as they picked their way past an unsightly "slip" whence a part of the overhanging mountain, loosened by the deluge, had slid into the gulch.
slipverbUS /slɪp/
move stealthily
From this reading "That rain raised the deuce with the trails," said Struve, as they picked their way past an unsightly "slip" whence a part of the overhanging mountain, loosened by the deluge, had slid into the gulch.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
spreadverbUS /spred/
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
steelnounUS /stiːl/
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading To Helen the wild scene seemed dyed with the colors of flame and blood and steel.
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading "Another storm like that would wash out these roads completely."
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading Ahead, the bleak mountains brooded over forbidding valleys; to the west a suffused sun glared sullenly, painting the high-piled clouds with the gorgeous hues of a stormy sunset.
Struve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That rain raised the deuce with the trails," said Struve, as they picked their way past an unsightly "slip" whence a part of the overhanging mountain, loosened by the deluge, had slid into the gulch.
suffusedverbUS /səˈfjuːzd/
past form of “suffuse” — cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
From this reading Ahead, the bleak mountains brooded over forbidding valleys; to the west a suffused sun glared sullenly, painting the high-piled clouds with the gorgeous hues of a stormy sunset.
sullenlyadverb
in a sullen manner
From this reading Ahead, the bleak mountains brooded over forbidding valleys; to the west a suffused sun glared sullenly, painting the high-piled clouds with the gorgeous hues of a stormy sunset.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Ahead, the bleak mountains brooded over forbidding valleys; to the west a suffused sun glared sullenly, painting the high-piled clouds with the gorgeous hues of a stormy sunset.
sunsetnounUS /ˈsʌnset/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Ahead, the bleak mountains brooded over forbidding valleys; to the west a suffused sun glared sullenly, painting the high-piled clouds with the gorgeous hues of a stormy sunset.
sweptadjectiveUS /swept/
possessing sweep
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That rain raised the deuce with the trails," said Struve, as they picked their way past an unsightly "slip" whence a part of the overhanging mountain, loosened by the deluge, had slid into the gulch.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "That rain raised the deuce with the trails," said Struve, as they picked their way past an unsightly "slip" whence a part of the overhanging mountain, loosened by the deluge, had slid into the gulch.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Another storm like that would wash out these roads completely."
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
THREEnounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading "That rain raised the deuce with the trails," said Struve, as they picked their way past an unsightly "slip" whence a part of the overhanging mountain, loosened by the deluge, had slid into the gulch.
TWOnounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
unsightlyadjectiveUS /ənˈsaɪtli/
unpleasant to look at
From this reading "That rain raised the deuce with the trails," said Struve, as they picked their way past an unsightly "slip" whence a part of the overhanging mountain, loosened by the deluge, had slid into the gulch.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Ahead, the bleak mountains brooded over forbidding valleys; to the west a suffused sun glared sullenly, painting the high-piled clouds with the gorgeous hues of a stormy sunset.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading "Another storm like that would wash out these roads completely."
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "That rain raised the deuce with the trails," said Struve, as they picked their way past an unsightly "slip" whence a part of the overhanging mountain, loosened by the deluge, had slid into the gulch.
westnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Ahead, the bleak mountains brooded over forbidding valleys; to the west a suffused sun glared sullenly, painting the high-piled clouds with the gorgeous hues of a stormy sunset.
whenceadverbUS /wens/
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading "That rain raised the deuce with the trails," said Struve, as they picked their way past an unsightly "slip" whence a part of the overhanging mountain, loosened by the deluge, had slid into the gulch.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading IN WHICH THREE GO TO THE SIGN OF THE SLED AND BUT TWO RETURN As Helen and her companion ascended the mountain, scarred and swept by the tempest of the previous night, they heard, far below, the swollen torrent brawling in its bowlder-ridden bed, while behind them the angry ocean spread southward to a blood-red horizon.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading To Helen the wild scene seemed dyed with the colors of flame and blood and steel.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ahead, the bleak mountains brooded over forbidding valleys; to the west a suffused sun glared sullenly, painting the high-piled clouds with the gorgeous hues of a stormy sunset.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Another storm like that would wash out these roads completely."
