1911
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From this reading Early in September of 1911 my brother Emery and I landed in Green River City, Wyoming, ready for the launching of our boats on our long-planned trip down the Green and Colorado rivers.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
adjacentadjectiveUS /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After ten years of such work many of our plans in connection with a pictorial exploration of the Grand Canyon were crowned with success.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Yet all the while our real ambition remained unsatisfied.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
a cherished desire
From this reading Yet all the while our real ambition remained unsatisfied.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early in September of 1911 my brother Emery and I landed in Green River City, Wyoming, ready for the launching of our boats on our long-planned trip down the Green and Colorado rivers.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
From this reading For ten years previous to this time we had lived at the Grand Canyon of Arizona, following the work of scenic photography.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For ten years previous to this time we had lived at the Grand Canyon of Arizona, following the work of scenic photography.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Early in September of 1911 my brother Emery and I landed in Green River City, Wyoming, ready for the launching of our boats on our long-planned trip down the Green and Colorado rivers.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Early in September of 1911 my brother Emery and I landed in Green River City, Wyoming, ready for the launching of our boats on our long-planned trip down the Green and Colorado rivers.
CanyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading For ten years previous to this time we had lived at the Grand Canyon of Arizona, following the work of scenic photography.
canyonsnounUS /ˈkænjənz/
plural of “canyon” — a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Early in September of 1911 my brother Emery and I landed in Green River City, Wyoming, ready for the launching of our boats on our long-planned trip down the Green and Colorado rivers.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading Early in September of 1911 my brother Emery and I landed in Green River City, Wyoming, ready for the launching of our boats on our long-planned trip down the Green and Colorado rivers.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading After ten years of such work many of our plans in connection with a pictorial exploration of the Grand Canyon were crowned with success.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading After ten years of such work many of our plans in connection with a pictorial exploration of the Grand Canyon were crowned with success.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Early in September of 1911 my brother Emery and I landed in Green River City, Wyoming, ready for the launching of our boats on our long-planned trip down the Green and Colorado rivers.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early in September of 1911 my brother Emery and I landed in Green River City, Wyoming, ready for the launching of our boats on our long-planned trip down the Green and Colorado rivers.
EmerynounUS /ˈeməri/
a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper)
From this reading Early in September of 1911 my brother Emery and I landed in Green River City, Wyoming, ready for the launching of our boats on our long-planned trip down the Green and Colorado rivers.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading After ten years of such work many of our plans in connection with a pictorial exploration of the Grand Canyon were crowned with success.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading For ten years previous to this time we had lived at the Grand Canyon of Arizona, following the work of scenic photography.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Early in September of 1911 my brother Emery and I landed in Green River City, Wyoming, ready for the launching of our boats on our long-planned trip down the Green and Colorado rivers.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading For ten years previous to this time we had lived at the Grand Canyon of Arizona, following the work of scenic photography.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Early in September of 1911 my brother Emery and I landed in Green River City, Wyoming, ready for the launching of our boats on our long-planned trip down the Green and Colorado rivers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For ten years previous to this time we had lived at the Grand Canyon of Arizona, following the work of scenic photography.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Early in September of 1911 my brother Emery and I landed in Green River City, Wyoming, ready for the launching of our boats on our long-planned trip down the Green and Colorado rivers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early in September of 1911 my brother Emery and I landed in Green River City, Wyoming, ready for the launching of our boats on our long-planned trip down the Green and Colorado rivers.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Early in September of 1911 my brother Emery and I landed in Green River City, Wyoming, ready for the launching of our boats on our long-planned trip down the Green and Colorado rivers.
launchingnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃɪŋ/
the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
From this reading Early in September of 1911 my brother Emery and I landed in Green River City, Wyoming, ready for the launching of our boats on our long-planned trip down the Green and Colorado rivers.
ledgesnounUS /ˈledʒɪz/
plural of “ledge” — a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
little-used
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From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading For ten years previous to this time we had lived at the Grand Canyon of Arizona, following the work of scenic photography.
long-planned
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From this reading Early in September of 1911 my brother Emery and I landed in Green River City, Wyoming, ready for the launching of our boats on our long-planned trip down the Green and Colorado rivers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading After ten years of such work many of our plans in connection with a pictorial exploration of the Grand Canyon were crowned with success.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Early in September of 1911 my brother Emery and I landed in Green River City, Wyoming, ready for the launching of our boats on our long-planned trip down the Green and Colorado rivers.
absolutely essential
From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Early in September of 1911 my brother Emery and I landed in Green River City, Wyoming, ready for the launching of our boats on our long-planned trip down the Green and Colorado rivers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Early in September of 1911 my brother Emery and I landed in Green River City, Wyoming, ready for the launching of our boats on our long-planned trip down the Green and Colorado rivers.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Early in September of 1911 my brother Emery and I landed in Green River City, Wyoming, ready for the launching of our boats on our long-planned trip down the Green and Colorado rivers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
arrange in a container
From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
photographynounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfi/
the act of taking and printing photographs
From this reading For ten years previous to this time we had lived at the Grand Canyon of Arizona, following the work of scenic photography.
pictorialadjectiveUS /pɪkˈtɔːriəl/
pertaining to or consisting of pictures
From this reading After ten years of such work many of our plans in connection with a pictorial exploration of the Grand Canyon were crowned with success.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading After ten years of such work many of our plans in connection with a pictorial exploration of the Grand Canyon were crowned with success.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading For ten years previous to this time we had lived at the Grand Canyon of Arizona, following the work of scenic photography.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Early in September of 1911 my brother Emery and I landed in Green River City, Wyoming, ready for the launching of our boats on our long-planned trip down the Green and Colorado rivers.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Yet all the while our real ambition remained unsatisfied.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Yet all the while our real ambition remained unsatisfied.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Early in September of 1911 my brother Emery and I landed in Green River City, Wyoming, ready for the launching of our boats on our long-planned trip down the Green and Colorado rivers.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Early in September of 1911 my brother Emery and I landed in Green River City, Wyoming, ready for the launching of our boats on our long-planned trip down the Green and Colorado rivers.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
scenicadjectiveUS /ˈsiːnɪk/
used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery
From this reading For ten years previous to this time we had lived at the Grand Canyon of Arizona, following the work of scenic photography.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Early in September of 1911 my brother Emery and I landed in Green River City, Wyoming, ready for the launching of our boats on our long-planned trip down the Green and Colorado rivers.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading After ten years of such work many of our plans in connection with a pictorial exploration of the Grand Canyon were crowned with success.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading After ten years of such work many of our plans in connection with a pictorial exploration of the Grand Canyon were crowned with success.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading For ten years previous to this time we had lived at the Grand Canyon of Arizona, following the work of scenic photography.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early in September of 1911 my brother Emery and I landed in Green River City, Wyoming, ready for the launching of our boats on our long-planned trip down the Green and Colorado rivers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For ten years previous to this time we had lived at the Grand Canyon of Arizona, following the work of scenic photography.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For ten years previous to this time we had lived at the Grand Canyon of Arizona, following the work of scenic photography.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For ten years previous to this time we had lived at the Grand Canyon of Arizona, following the work of scenic photography.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
tributaryadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪbjəteri/
(of a stream) flowing into a larger stream
From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Early in September of 1911 my brother Emery and I landed in Green River City, Wyoming, ready for the launching of our boats on our long-planned trip down the Green and Colorado rivers.
unsatisfiedadjectiveUS /ənˈsætɪsfaɪd/
not having been satisfied
From this reading Yet all the while our real ambition remained unsatisfied.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading For ten years previous to this time we had lived at the Grand Canyon of Arizona, following the work of scenic photography.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After ten years of such work many of our plans in connection with a pictorial exploration of the Grand Canyon were crowned with success.
at the time that
From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Yet all the while our real ambition remained unsatisfied.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In a general way we had covered much of the country adjacent to our home, following our pack animals over ancient and little-used trails, climbing the walls of tributary canyons, dropping over the ledges with ropes when necessary, always in search of the interesting and unusual.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading For ten years previous to this time we had lived at the Grand Canyon of Arizona, following the work of scenic photography.
WyomingnounUS /ˌwaɪˈoʊmɪŋ/
a state in the western United States; mountainous in the west and north with the Great Plains in the east
From this reading Early in September of 1911 my brother Emery and I landed in Green River City, Wyoming, ready for the launching of our boats on our long-planned trip down the Green and Colorado rivers.
a late time of life
From this reading For ten years previous to this time we had lived at the Grand Canyon of Arizona, following the work of scenic photography.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet all the while our real ambition remained unsatisfied.
