used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Up and up we went, sometimes along narrow paths on the summit of precipices, with barely sufficient room for a single animal to advance without risk of slipping over.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The mules were so sure-footed, that we had but little anxiety about them; but the danger my mother and sister ran on horseback was very great.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Up and up we went, sometimes along narrow paths on the summit of precipices, with barely sufficient room for a single animal to advance without risk of slipping over.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Up and up we went, sometimes along narrow paths on the summit of precipices, with barely sufficient room for a single animal to advance without risk of slipping over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We could hear, when we stopped, the roaring of the cascade, though concealed by rocks, and groves of the Indian fig-tree.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Up and up we went, sometimes along narrow paths on the summit of precipices, with barely sufficient room for a single animal to advance without risk of slipping over.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The mules were so sure-footed, that we had but little anxiety about them; but the danger my mother and sister ran on horseback was very great.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No one could render them any help, and they had to depend upon their nerve and the steadiness of their horses.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Up and up we went, sometimes along narrow paths on the summit of precipices, with barely sufficient room for a single animal to advance without risk of slipping over.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The mules were so sure-footed, that we had but little anxiety about them; but the danger my mother and sister ran on horseback was very great.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
cascadeverbUS /kæˈskeɪd/
rush down in big quantities, like a cascade
From this reading We could hear, when we stopped, the roaring of the cascade, though concealed by rocks, and groves of the Indian fig-tree.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
not accessible to view
From this reading We could hear, when we stopped, the roaring of the cascade, though concealed by rocks, and groves of the Indian fig-tree.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We could hear, when we stopped, the roaring of the cascade, though concealed by rocks, and groves of the Indian fig-tree.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The mules were so sure-footed, that we had but little anxiety about them; but the danger my mother and sister ran on horseback was very great.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading No one could render them any help, and they had to depend upon their nerve and the steadiness of their horses.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
fig-tree
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We could hear, when we stopped, the roaring of the cascade, though concealed by rocks, and groves of the Indian fig-tree.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Up and up we went, sometimes along narrow paths on the summit of precipices, with barely sufficient room for a single animal to advance without risk of slipping over.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The mules were so sure-footed, that we had but little anxiety about them; but the danger my mother and sister ran on horseback was very great.
grovesnounUS /ɡroʊvz/
United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)
From this reading We could hear, when we stopped, the roaring of the cascade, though concealed by rocks, and groves of the Indian fig-tree.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading We could hear, when we stopped, the roaring of the cascade, though concealed by rocks, and groves of the Indian fig-tree.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading No one could render them any help, and they had to depend upon their nerve and the steadiness of their horses.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading The mules were so sure-footed, that we had but little anxiety about them; but the danger my mother and sister ran on horseback was very great.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading No one could render them any help, and they had to depend upon their nerve and the steadiness of their horses.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading We could hear, when we stopped, the roaring of the cascade, though concealed by rocks, and groves of the Indian fig-tree.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The mules were so sure-footed, that we had but little anxiety about them; but the danger my mother and sister ran on horseback was very great.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The mules were so sure-footed, that we had but little anxiety about them; but the danger my mother and sister ran on horseback was very great.
mulesnounUS /mjuːlz/
plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading The mules were so sure-footed, that we had but little anxiety about them; but the danger my mother and sister ran on horseback was very great.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The mules were so sure-footed, that we had but little anxiety about them; but the danger my mother and sister ran on horseback was very great.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Up and up we went, sometimes along narrow paths on the summit of precipices, with barely sufficient room for a single animal to advance without risk of slipping over.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading No one could render them any help, and they had to depend upon their nerve and the steadiness of their horses.
not any; not one
From this reading No one could render them any help, and they had to depend upon their nerve and the steadiness of their horses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Up and up we went, sometimes along narrow paths on the summit of precipices, with barely sufficient room for a single animal to advance without risk of slipping over.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one could render them any help, and they had to depend upon their nerve and the steadiness of their horses.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Up and up we went, sometimes along narrow paths on the summit of precipices, with barely sufficient room for a single animal to advance without risk of slipping over.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading Up and up we went, sometimes along narrow paths on the summit of precipices, with barely sufficient room for a single animal to advance without risk of slipping over.
perpendicularnounUS /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/
a straight line at right angles to another line
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
precipices
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Up and up we went, sometimes along narrow paths on the summit of precipices, with barely sufficient room for a single animal to advance without risk of slipping over.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The mules were so sure-footed, that we had but little anxiety about them; but the danger my mother and sister ran on horseback was very great.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading No one could render them any help, and they had to depend upon their nerve and the steadiness of their horses.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Up and up we went, sometimes along narrow paths on the summit of precipices, with barely sufficient room for a single animal to advance without risk of slipping over.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading We could hear, when we stopped, the roaring of the cascade, though concealed by rocks, and groves of the Indian fig-tree.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading We could hear, when we stopped, the roaring of the cascade, though concealed by rocks, and groves of the Indian fig-tree.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Up and up we went, sometimes along narrow paths on the summit of precipices, with barely sufficient room for a single animal to advance without risk of slipping over.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Up and up we went, sometimes along narrow paths on the summit of precipices, with barely sufficient room for a single animal to advance without risk of slipping over.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The mules were so sure-footed, that we had but little anxiety about them; but the danger my mother and sister ran on horseback was very great.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading Up and up we went, sometimes along narrow paths on the summit of precipices, with barely sufficient room for a single animal to advance without risk of slipping over.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The mules were so sure-footed, that we had but little anxiety about them; but the danger my mother and sister ran on horseback was very great.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Up and up we went, sometimes along narrow paths on the summit of precipices, with barely sufficient room for a single animal to advance without risk of slipping over.
steadinessnounUS /ˈstedinɪs/
freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct
From this reading No one could render them any help, and they had to depend upon their nerve and the steadiness of their horses.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading We could hear, when we stopped, the roaring of the cascade, though concealed by rocks, and groves of the Indian fig-tree.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Up and up we went, sometimes along narrow paths on the summit of precipices, with barely sufficient room for a single animal to advance without risk of slipping over.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Up and up we went, sometimes along narrow paths on the summit of precipices, with barely sufficient room for a single animal to advance without risk of slipping over.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
sure-footedadjective
not liable to stumble or fall
From this reading The mules were so sure-footed, that we had but little anxiety about them; but the danger my mother and sister ran on horseback was very great.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The mules were so sure-footed, that we had but little anxiety about them; but the danger my mother and sister ran on horseback was very great.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No one could render them any help, and they had to depend upon their nerve and the steadiness of their horses.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The mules were so sure-footed, that we had but little anxiety about them; but the danger my mother and sister ran on horseback was very great.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No one could render them any help, and they had to depend upon their nerve and the steadiness of their horses.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading We could hear, when we stopped, the roaring of the cascade, though concealed by rocks, and groves of the Indian fig-tree.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
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 Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up and up we went, sometimes along narrow paths on the summit of precipices, with barely sufficient room for a single animal to advance without risk of slipping over.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading No one could render them any help, and they had to depend upon their nerve and the steadiness of their horses.
precisely as stated
From this reading The mules were so sure-footed, that we had but little anxiety about them; but the danger my mother and sister ran on horseback was very great.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Up and up we went, sometimes along narrow paths on the summit of precipices, with barely sufficient room for a single animal to advance without risk of slipping over.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The mules were so sure-footed, that we had but little anxiety about them; but the danger my mother and sister ran on horseback was very great.
at the time that
From this reading We could hear, when we stopped, the roaring of the cascade, though concealed by rocks, and groves of the Indian fig-tree.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Looking back at the forest from which we had emerged, I was struck by its magnificent appearance, illumined as it was by the almost perpendicular rays of the sun, which caused the broad leaves of the trees to shine with dazzling brilliancy.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Up and up we went, sometimes along narrow paths on the summit of precipices, with barely sufficient room for a single animal to advance without risk of slipping over.
