used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading High on a shoulder of the Picacho de la Veleta, one late afternoon, stood Jacinto Quesada.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was very cold, and his mountaineer's shawl was drawn tightly around his throat and knotted about his middle.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading About and above him frowned the crags and snow spires and sinister precipices of the sierras; below, splitting the mountain like a great clean knife-cut, was a deep, winding pass.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading High on a shoulder of the Picacho de la Veleta, one late afternoon, stood Jacinto Quesada.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was very cold, and his mountaineer's shawl was drawn tightly around his throat and knotted about his middle.
anticsnounUS /ˈæntɪks/
plural of “antic” — a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
From this reading Quesada was morosely engaged in watching the peculiar antics of a number of men in a cove or pocket to one side of that pass.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It was very cold, and his mountaineer's shawl was drawn tightly around his throat and knotted about his middle.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading About and above him frowned the crags and snow spires and sinister precipices of the sierras; below, splitting the mountain like a great clean knife-cut, was a deep, winding pass.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading Inset in the pocket, under a thatched pointed roof, was a rudely carved figure of the Saviour hanging from a cross.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading About and above him frowned the crags and snow spires and sinister precipices of the sierras; below, splitting the mountain like a great clean knife-cut, was a deep, winding pass.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It was very cold, and his mountaineer's shawl was drawn tightly around his throat and knotted about his middle.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading Quesada was morosely engaged in watching the peculiar antics of a number of men in a cove or pocket to one side of that pass.
cragsnounUS /kræɡz/
plural of “crag” — a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading About and above him frowned the crags and snow spires and sinister precipices of the sierras; below, splitting the mountain like a great clean knife-cut, was a deep, winding pass.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Inset in the pocket, under a thatched pointed roof, was a rudely carved figure of the Saviour hanging from a cross.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading High on a shoulder of the Picacho de la Veleta, one late afternoon, stood Jacinto Quesada.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading About and above him frowned the crags and snow spires and sinister precipices of the sierras; below, splitting the mountain like a great clean knife-cut, was a deep, winding pass.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading It was very cold, and his mountaineer's shawl was drawn tightly around his throat and knotted about his middle.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Quesada was morosely engaged in watching the peculiar antics of a number of men in a cove or pocket to one side of that pass.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Inset in the pocket, under a thatched pointed roof, was a rudely carved figure of the Saviour hanging from a cross.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Inset in the pocket, under a thatched pointed roof, was a rudely carved figure of the Saviour hanging from a cross.
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading About and above him frowned the crags and snow spires and sinister precipices of the sierras; below, splitting the mountain like a great clean knife-cut, was a deep, winding pass.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading About and above him frowned the crags and snow spires and sinister precipices of the sierras; below, splitting the mountain like a great clean knife-cut, was a deep, winding pass.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Inset in the pocket, under a thatched pointed roof, was a rudely carved figure of the Saviour hanging from a cross.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading High on a shoulder of the Picacho de la Veleta, one late afternoon, stood Jacinto Quesada.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading About and above him frowned the crags and snow spires and sinister precipices of the sierras; below, splitting the mountain like a great clean knife-cut, was a deep, winding pass.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was very cold, and his mountaineer's shawl was drawn tightly around his throat and knotted about his middle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Quesada was morosely engaged in watching the peculiar antics of a number of men in a cove or pocket to one side of that pass.
InsetnounUS /ˈɪnset/
a small picture inserted within the bounds or a larger one
From this reading Inset in the pocket, under a thatched pointed roof, was a rudely carved figure of the Saviour hanging from a cross.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was very cold, and his mountaineer's shawl was drawn tightly around his throat and knotted about his middle.
Jacinto
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From this reading High on a shoulder of the Picacho de la Veleta, one late afternoon, stood Jacinto Quesada.
knife-cut
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From this reading About and above him frowned the crags and snow spires and sinister precipices of the sierras; below, splitting the mountain like a great clean knife-cut, was a deep, winding pass.
knottedadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːtɪd/
tied with a knot
From this reading It was very cold, and his mountaineer's shawl was drawn tightly around his throat and knotted about his middle.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading High on a shoulder of the Picacho de la Veleta, one late afternoon, stood Jacinto Quesada.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading High on a shoulder of the Picacho de la Veleta, one late afternoon, stood Jacinto Quesada.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading About and above him frowned the crags and snow spires and sinister precipices of the sierras; below, splitting the mountain like a great clean knife-cut, was a deep, winding pass.
the force of workers available
From this reading Quesada was morosely engaged in watching the peculiar antics of a number of men in a cove or pocket to one side of that pass.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It was very cold, and his mountaineer's shawl was drawn tightly around his throat and knotted about his middle.
moroselyadverb
in a morose manner
From this reading Quesada was morosely engaged in watching the peculiar antics of a number of men in a cove or pocket to one side of that pass.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading About and above him frowned the crags and snow spires and sinister precipices of the sierras; below, splitting the mountain like a great clean knife-cut, was a deep, winding pass.
mountaineer's
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From this reading It was very cold, and his mountaineer's shawl was drawn tightly around his throat and knotted about his middle.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Quesada was morosely engaged in watching the peculiar antics of a number of men in a cove or pocket to one side of that pass.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading High on a shoulder of the Picacho de la Veleta, one late afternoon, stood Jacinto Quesada.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading High on a shoulder of the Picacho de la Veleta, one late afternoon, stood Jacinto Quesada.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading High on a shoulder of the Picacho de la Veleta, one late afternoon, stood Jacinto Quesada.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Quesada was morosely engaged in watching the peculiar antics of a number of men in a cove or pocket to one side of that pass.
go across or through
From this reading About and above him frowned the crags and snow spires and sinister precipices of the sierras; below, splitting the mountain like a great clean knife-cut, was a deep, winding pass.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Quesada was morosely engaged in watching the peculiar antics of a number of men in a cove or pocket to one side of that pass.
Picacho
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From this reading High on a shoulder of the Picacho de la Veleta, one late afternoon, stood Jacinto Quesada.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Quesada was morosely engaged in watching the peculiar antics of a number of men in a cove or pocket to one side of that pass.
having a point
From this reading Inset in the pocket, under a thatched pointed roof, was a rudely carved figure of the Saviour hanging from a cross.
precipices
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From this reading About and above him frowned the crags and snow spires and sinister precipices of the sierras; below, splitting the mountain like a great clean knife-cut, was a deep, winding pass.
Quesada
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From this reading High on a shoulder of the Picacho de la Veleta, one late afternoon, stood Jacinto Quesada.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Inset in the pocket, under a thatched pointed roof, was a rudely carved figure of the Saviour hanging from a cross.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading Inset in the pocket, under a thatched pointed roof, was a rudely carved figure of the Saviour hanging from a cross.
Saviournoun
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading Inset in the pocket, under a thatched pointed roof, was a rudely carved figure of the Saviour hanging from a cross.
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading It was very cold, and his mountaineer's shawl was drawn tightly around his throat and knotted about his middle.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading High on a shoulder of the Picacho de la Veleta, one late afternoon, stood Jacinto Quesada.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Quesada was morosely engaged in watching the peculiar antics of a number of men in a cove or pocket to one side of that pass.
sierrasnounUS /siˈerəz/
plural of “sierra” — a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)
From this reading About and above him frowned the crags and snow spires and sinister precipices of the sierras; below, splitting the mountain like a great clean knife-cut, was a deep, winding pass.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading About and above him frowned the crags and snow spires and sinister precipices of the sierras; below, splitting the mountain like a great clean knife-cut, was a deep, winding pass.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading About and above him frowned the crags and snow spires and sinister precipices of the sierras; below, splitting the mountain like a great clean knife-cut, was a deep, winding pass.
spiresnounUS /spaɪrz/
plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
From this reading About and above him frowned the crags and snow spires and sinister precipices of the sierras; below, splitting the mountain like a great clean knife-cut, was a deep, winding pass.
splittingadjectiveUS /ˈsplɪtɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading About and above him frowned the crags and snow spires and sinister precipices of the sierras; below, splitting the mountain like a great clean knife-cut, was a deep, winding pass.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading High on a shoulder of the Picacho de la Veleta, one late afternoon, stood Jacinto Quesada.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Quesada was morosely engaged in watching the peculiar antics of a number of men in a cove or pocket to one side of that pass.
thatchedverbUS /θætʃt/
past form of “thatch” — cover with thatch
From this reading Inset in the pocket, under a thatched pointed roof, was a rudely carved figure of the Saviour hanging from a cross.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading High on a shoulder of the Picacho de la Veleta, one late afternoon, stood Jacinto Quesada.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading It was very cold, and his mountaineer's shawl was drawn tightly around his throat and knotted about his middle.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading It was very cold, and his mountaineer's shawl was drawn tightly around his throat and knotted about his middle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Quesada was morosely engaged in watching the peculiar antics of a number of men in a cove or pocket to one side of that pass.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Inset in the pocket, under a thatched pointed roof, was a rudely carved figure of the Saviour hanging from a cross.
Veleta
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From this reading High on a shoulder of the Picacho de la Veleta, one late afternoon, stood Jacinto Quesada.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very cold, and his mountaineer's shawl was drawn tightly around his throat and knotted about his middle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was very cold, and his mountaineer's shawl was drawn tightly around his throat and knotted about his middle.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Quesada was morosely engaged in watching the peculiar antics of a number of men in a cove or pocket to one side of that pass.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading About and above him frowned the crags and snow spires and sinister precipices of the sierras; below, splitting the mountain like a great clean knife-cut, was a deep, winding pass.
