used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JEAN ZERMATT PEAK This peak was merely a prodigious pile of rocks, thrown together anyhow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nevertheless there were ledges and projections on its face on which the foot could find a firm support.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading JEAN ZERMATT PEAK This peak was merely a prodigious pile of rocks, thrown together anyhow.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading The surface of this third belt of the mountain was barren and desolate.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading The surface of this third belt of the mountain was barren and desolate.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading Still retaining the lead, Jack tested these and felt his way, and, following him cautiously, Mr. Wolston and Ernest gradually made their way up.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nevertheless there were ledges and projections on its face on which the foot could find a firm support.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading The surface of this third belt of the mountain was barren and desolate.
Ernest
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From this reading Still retaining the lead, Jack tested these and felt his way, and, following him cautiously, Mr. Wolston and Ernest gradually made their way up.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Nevertheless there were ledges and projections on its face on which the foot could find a firm support.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Still retaining the lead, Jack tested these and felt his way, and, following him cautiously, Mr. Wolston and Ernest gradually made their way up.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Nevertheless there were ledges and projections on its face on which the foot could find a firm support.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Nevertheless there were ledges and projections on its face on which the foot could find a firm support.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Still retaining the lead, Jack tested these and felt his way, and, following him cautiously, Mr. Wolston and Ernest gradually made their way up.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Nevertheless there were ledges and projections on its face on which the foot could find a firm support.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Still retaining the lead, Jack tested these and felt his way, and, following him cautiously, Mr. Wolston and Ernest gradually made their way up.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Still retaining the lead, Jack tested these and felt his way, and, following him cautiously, Mr. Wolston and Ernest gradually made their way up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Still retaining the lead, Jack tested these and felt his way, and, following him cautiously, Mr. Wolston and Ernest gradually made their way up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was practically no vegetation upon it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless there were ledges and projections on its face on which the foot could find a firm support.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Still retaining the lead, Jack tested these and felt his way, and, following him cautiously, Mr. Wolston and Ernest gradually made their way up.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading JEAN ZERMATT PEAK This peak was merely a prodigious pile of rocks, thrown together anyhow.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Still retaining the lead, Jack tested these and felt his way, and, following him cautiously, Mr. Wolston and Ernest gradually made their way up.
ledgesnounUS /ˈledʒɪz/
plural of “ledge” — a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading Nevertheless there were ledges and projections on its face on which the foot could find a firm support.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Still retaining the lead, Jack tested these and felt his way, and, following him cautiously, Mr. Wolston and Ernest gradually made their way up.
and nothing more
From this reading JEAN ZERMATT PEAK This peak was merely a prodigious pile of rocks, thrown together anyhow.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The surface of this third belt of the mountain was barren and desolate.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Still retaining the lead, Jack tested these and felt his way, and, following him cautiously, Mr. Wolston and Ernest gradually made their way up.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless there were ledges and projections on its face on which the foot could find a firm support.
not any; not one
From this reading There was practically no vegetation upon it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JEAN ZERMATT PEAK This peak was merely a prodigious pile of rocks, thrown together anyhow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nevertheless there were ledges and projections on its face on which the foot could find a firm support.
PEAKnounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading JEAN ZERMATT PEAK This peak was merely a prodigious pile of rocks, thrown together anyhow.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading JEAN ZERMATT PEAK This peak was merely a prodigious pile of rocks, thrown together anyhow.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading There was practically no vegetation upon it.
prodigiousadjectiveUS /prəˈdɪdʒəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading JEAN ZERMATT PEAK This peak was merely a prodigious pile of rocks, thrown together anyhow.
projectionsnounUS /prəˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “projection” — a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations
From this reading Nevertheless there were ledges and projections on its face on which the foot could find a firm support.
retainingverbUS /rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “retain” — hold back within
From this reading Still retaining the lead, Jack tested these and felt his way, and, following him cautiously, Mr. Wolston and Ernest gradually made their way up.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading JEAN ZERMATT PEAK This peak was merely a prodigious pile of rocks, thrown together anyhow.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still retaining the lead, Jack tested these and felt his way, and, following him cautiously, Mr. Wolston and Ernest gradually made their way up.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Nevertheless there were ledges and projections on its face on which the foot could find a firm support.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The surface of this third belt of the mountain was barren and desolate.
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Still retaining the lead, Jack tested these and felt his way, and, following him cautiously, Mr. Wolston and Ernest gradually made their way up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nevertheless there were ledges and projections on its face on which the foot could find a firm support.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Still retaining the lead, Jack tested these and felt his way, and, following him cautiously, Mr. Wolston and Ernest gradually made their way up.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nevertheless there were ledges and projections on its face on which the foot could find a firm support.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Still retaining the lead, Jack tested these and felt his way, and, following him cautiously, Mr. Wolston and Ernest gradually made their way up.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The surface of this third belt of the mountain was barren and desolate.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading JEAN ZERMATT PEAK This peak was merely a prodigious pile of rocks, thrown together anyhow.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading JEAN ZERMATT PEAK This peak was merely a prodigious pile of rocks, thrown together anyhow.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading JEAN ZERMATT PEAK This peak was merely a prodigious pile of rocks, thrown together anyhow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Still retaining the lead, Jack tested these and felt his way, and, following him cautiously, Mr. Wolston and Ernest gradually made their way up.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was practically no vegetation upon it.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading There was practically no vegetation upon it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JEAN ZERMATT PEAK This peak was merely a prodigious pile of rocks, thrown together anyhow.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Still retaining the lead, Jack tested these and felt his way, and, following him cautiously, Mr. Wolston and Ernest gradually made their way up.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nevertheless there were ledges and projections on its face on which the foot could find a firm support.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless there were ledges and projections on its face on which the foot could find a firm support.
Wolston
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From this reading Still retaining the lead, Jack tested these and felt his way, and, following him cautiously, Mr. Wolston and Ernest gradually made their way up.
ZERMATT
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From this reading JEAN ZERMATT PEAK This peak was merely a prodigious pile of rocks, thrown together anyhow.
