used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CLUNY'S CAGE We came at last to the foot of an exceeding steep wood, which scrambled up a craggy hill-side, and was crowned by a naked precipice.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Quite at the top, and just before the rocky face of the cliff sprang above the foliage, we found that strange house which was known in the country as "Cluny's Cage."
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The trunks of several trees had been wattled across, the intervals strengthened with stakes, and the ground behind this barricade levelled up with earth to make the floor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CLUNY'S CAGE We came at last to the foot of an exceeding steep wood, which scrambled up a craggy hill-side, and was crowned by a naked precipice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CLUNY'S CAGE We came at last to the foot of an exceeding steep wood, which scrambled up a craggy hill-side, and was crowned by a naked precipice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Quite at the top, and just before the rocky face of the cliff sprang above the foliage, we found that strange house which was known in the country as "Cluny's Cage."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CLUNY'S CAGE We came at last to the foot of an exceeding steep wood, which scrambled up a craggy hill-side, and was crowned by a naked precipice.
barricadenounUS /ˈbærəkeɪd/
a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
From this reading The trunks of several trees had been wattled across, the intervals strengthened with stakes, and the ground behind this barricade levelled up with earth to make the floor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The trunks of several trees had been wattled across, the intervals strengthened with stakes, and the ground behind this barricade levelled up with earth to make the floor.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Quite at the top, and just before the rocky face of the cliff sprang above the foliage, we found that strange house which was known in the country as "Cluny's Cage."
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The trunks of several trees had been wattled across, the intervals strengthened with stakes, and the ground behind this barricade levelled up with earth to make the floor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CLUNY'S CAGE We came at last to the foot of an exceeding steep wood, which scrambled up a craggy hill-side, and was crowned by a naked precipice.
CAGEnounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading CLUNY'S CAGE We came at last to the foot of an exceeding steep wood, which scrambled up a craggy hill-side, and was crowned by a naked precipice.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading CLUNY'S CAGE We came at last to the foot of an exceeding steep wood, which scrambled up a craggy hill-side, and was crowned by a naked precipice.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading Quite at the top, and just before the rocky face of the cliff sprang above the foliage, we found that strange house which was known in the country as "Cluny's Cage."
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading The trees clung upon the slope, like sailors on the shrouds of a ship; and their trunks were like the rounds of a ladder, by which we mounted.
CLUNY'S
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From this reading CLUNY'S CAGE We came at last to the foot of an exceeding steep wood, which scrambled up a craggy hill-side, and was crowned by a naked precipice.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Quite at the top, and just before the rocky face of the cliff sprang above the foliage, we found that strange house which was known in the country as "Cluny's Cage."
craggyadjectiveUS /ˈkræɡi/
having hills and crags
From this reading CLUNY'S CAGE We came at last to the foot of an exceeding steep wood, which scrambled up a craggy hill-side, and was crowned by a naked precipice.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading CLUNY'S CAGE We came at last to the foot of an exceeding steep wood, which scrambled up a craggy hill-side, and was crowned by a naked precipice.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The trunks of several trees had been wattled across, the intervals strengthened with stakes, and the ground behind this barricade levelled up with earth to make the floor.
exceedingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading CLUNY'S CAGE We came at last to the foot of an exceeding steep wood, which scrambled up a craggy hill-side, and was crowned by a naked precipice.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Quite at the top, and just before the rocky face of the cliff sprang above the foliage, we found that strange house which was known in the country as "Cluny's Cage."
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The trunks of several trees had been wattled across, the intervals strengthened with stakes, and the ground behind this barricade levelled up with earth to make the floor.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Quite at the top, and just before the rocky face of the cliff sprang above the foliage, we found that strange house which was known in the country as "Cluny's Cage."
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading CLUNY'S CAGE We came at last to the foot of an exceeding steep wood, which scrambled up a craggy hill-side, and was crowned by a naked precipice.
set up or found
From this reading Quite at the top, and just before the rocky face of the cliff sprang above the foliage, we found that strange house which was known in the country as "Cluny's Cage."
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The trunks of several trees had been wattled across, the intervals strengthened with stakes, and the ground behind this barricade levelled up with earth to make the floor.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading "It's here," said one of the guides, and we struck up hill.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The trunks of several trees had been wattled across, the intervals strengthened with stakes, and the ground behind this barricade levelled up with earth to make the floor.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "It's here," said one of the guides, and we struck up hill.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading "It's here," said one of the guides, and we struck up hill.
hill-side
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From this reading CLUNY'S CAGE We came at last to the foot of an exceeding steep wood, which scrambled up a craggy hill-side, and was crowned by a naked precipice.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Quite at the top, and just before the rocky face of the cliff sprang above the foliage, we found that strange house which was known in the country as "Cluny's Cage."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Quite at the top, and just before the rocky face of the cliff sprang above the foliage, we found that strange house which was known in the country as "Cluny's Cage."
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The trunks of several trees had been wattled across, the intervals strengthened with stakes, and the ground behind this barricade levelled up with earth to make the floor.
It's
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From this reading "It's here," said one of the guides, and we struck up hill.
and nothing more
From this reading Quite at the top, and just before the rocky face of the cliff sprang above the foliage, we found that strange house which was known in the country as "Cluny's Cage."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Quite at the top, and just before the rocky face of the cliff sprang above the foliage, we found that strange house which was known in the country as "Cluny's Cage."
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading The trees clung upon the slope, like sailors on the shrouds of a ship; and their trunks were like the rounds of a ladder, by which we mounted.
immediately past
From this reading CLUNY'S CAGE We came at last to the foot of an exceeding steep wood, which scrambled up a craggy hill-side, and was crowned by a naked precipice.
levelledverbUS /ˈlevəld/
inflected form of “level” — aim at
From this reading The trunks of several trees had been wattled across, the intervals strengthened with stakes, and the ground behind this barricade levelled up with earth to make the floor.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The trees clung upon the slope, like sailors on the shrouds of a ship; and their trunks were like the rounds of a ladder, by which we mounted.
engage in
From this reading The trunks of several trees had been wattled across, the intervals strengthened with stakes, and the ground behind this barricade levelled up with earth to make the floor.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The trees clung upon the slope, like sailors on the shrouds of a ship; and their trunks were like the rounds of a ladder, by which we mounted.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading CLUNY'S CAGE We came at last to the foot of an exceeding steep wood, which scrambled up a craggy hill-side, and was crowned by a naked precipice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CLUNY'S CAGE We came at last to the foot of an exceeding steep wood, which scrambled up a craggy hill-side, and was crowned by a naked precipice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The trees clung upon the slope, like sailors on the shrouds of a ship; and their trunks were like the rounds of a ladder, by which we mounted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It's here," said one of the guides, and we struck up hill.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading CLUNY'S CAGE We came at last to the foot of an exceeding steep wood, which scrambled up a craggy hill-side, and was crowned by a naked precipice.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite at the top, and just before the rocky face of the cliff sprang above the foliage, we found that strange house which was known in the country as "Cluny's Cage."
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Quite at the top, and just before the rocky face of the cliff sprang above the foliage, we found that strange house which was known in the country as "Cluny's Cage."
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The trees clung upon the slope, like sailors on the shrouds of a ship; and their trunks were like the rounds of a ladder, by which we mounted.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's here," said one of the guides, and we struck up hill.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The trees clung upon the slope, like sailors on the shrouds of a ship; and their trunks were like the rounds of a ladder, by which we mounted.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading CLUNY'S CAGE We came at last to the foot of an exceeding steep wood, which scrambled up a craggy hill-side, and was crowned by a naked precipice.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The trunks of several trees had been wattled across, the intervals strengthened with stakes, and the ground behind this barricade levelled up with earth to make the floor.
transport commercially
From this reading The trees clung upon the slope, like sailors on the shrouds of a ship; and their trunks were like the rounds of a ladder, by which we mounted.
shroudsnounUS /ʃraʊdz/
plural of “shroud” — a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute
From this reading The trees clung upon the slope, like sailors on the shrouds of a ship; and their trunks were like the rounds of a ladder, by which we mounted.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading The trees clung upon the slope, like sailors on the shrouds of a ship; and their trunks were like the rounds of a ladder, by which we mounted.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Quite at the top, and just before the rocky face of the cliff sprang above the foliage, we found that strange house which was known in the country as "Cluny's Cage."
stakesnounUS /steɪks/
the money risked on a gamble
From this reading The trunks of several trees had been wattled across, the intervals strengthened with stakes, and the ground behind this barricade levelled up with earth to make the floor.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading CLUNY'S CAGE We came at last to the foot of an exceeding steep wood, which scrambled up a craggy hill-side, and was crowned by a naked precipice.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Quite at the top, and just before the rocky face of the cliff sprang above the foliage, we found that strange house which was known in the country as "Cluny's Cage."
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading The trunks of several trees had been wattled across, the intervals strengthened with stakes, and the ground behind this barricade levelled up with earth to make the floor.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading "It's here," said one of the guides, and we struck up hill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Quite at the top, and just before the rocky face of the cliff sprang above the foliage, we found that strange house which was known in the country as "Cluny's Cage."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLUNY'S CAGE We came at last to the foot of an exceeding steep wood, which scrambled up a craggy hill-side, and was crowned by a naked precipice.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The trees clung upon the slope, like sailors on the shrouds of a ship; and their trunks were like the rounds of a ladder, by which we mounted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The trunks of several trees had been wattled across, the intervals strengthened with stakes, and the ground behind this barricade levelled up with earth to make the floor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CLUNY'S CAGE We came at last to the foot of an exceeding steep wood, which scrambled up a craggy hill-side, and was crowned by a naked precipice.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Quite at the top, and just before the rocky face of the cliff sprang above the foliage, we found that strange house which was known in the country as "Cluny's Cage."
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The trees clung upon the slope, like sailors on the shrouds of a ship; and their trunks were like the rounds of a ladder, by which we mounted.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading The trees clung upon the slope, like sailors on the shrouds of a ship; and their trunks were like the rounds of a ladder, by which we mounted.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading CLUNY'S CAGE We came at last to the foot of an exceeding steep wood, which scrambled up a craggy hill-side, and was crowned by a naked precipice.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The trees clung upon the slope, like sailors on the shrouds of a ship; and their trunks were like the rounds of a ladder, by which we mounted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CLUNY'S CAGE We came at last to the foot of an exceeding steep wood, which scrambled up a craggy hill-side, and was crowned by a naked precipice.
wattledverbUS /ˈwɑːtəld/
past form of “wattle” — build of or with wattle
From this reading The trunks of several trees had been wattled across, the intervals strengthened with stakes, and the ground behind this barricade levelled up with earth to make the floor.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading CLUNY'S CAGE We came at last to the foot of an exceeding steep wood, which scrambled up a craggy hill-side, and was crowned by a naked precipice.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The trees clung upon the slope, like sailors on the shrouds of a ship; and their trunks were like the rounds of a ladder, by which we mounted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CLUNY'S CAGE We came at last to the foot of an exceeding steep wood, which scrambled up a craggy hill-side, and was crowned by a naked precipice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The trunks of several trees had been wattled across, the intervals strengthened with stakes, and the ground behind this barricade levelled up with earth to make the floor.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading CLUNY'S CAGE We came at last to the foot of an exceeding steep wood, which scrambled up a craggy hill-side, and was crowned by a naked precipice.
