used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Quite likely the new conditions gave us six feet of water above the low water on which we had been travelling.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The new stream meant more water in the channel, something we needed badly, as our past tribulations showed.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading The new stream meant more water in the channel, something we needed badly, as our past tribulations showed.
have
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Quite likely the new conditions gave us six feet of water above the low water on which we had been travelling.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The recent rise on the Green had subsided a little, but we now had a much higher stage than when we entered Lodore.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading The new stream meant more water in the channel, something we needed badly, as our past tribulations showed.
claynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Quite likely the new conditions gave us six feet of water above the low water on which we had been travelling.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Would it increase or diminish our dangers?
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
diminishverbUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading Would it increase or diminish our dangers?
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The recent rise on the Green had subsided a little, but we now had a much higher stage than when we entered Lodore.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Quite likely the new conditions gave us six feet of water above the low water on which we had been travelling.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Quite likely the new conditions gave us six feet of water above the low water on which we had been travelling.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The recent rise on the Green had subsided a little, but we now had a much higher stage than when we entered Lodore.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The recent rise on the Green had subsided a little, but we now had a much higher stage than when we entered Lodore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Would it increase or diminish our dangers?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Would it increase or diminish our dangers?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
JIMMYverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Quite likely the new conditions gave us six feet of water above the low water on which we had been travelling.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The recent rise on the Green had subsided a little, but we now had a much higher stage than when we entered Lodore.
Lodore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The recent rise on the Green had subsided a little, but we now had a much higher stage than when we entered Lodore.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Quite likely the new conditions gave us six feet of water above the low water on which we had been travelling.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The new stream meant more water in the channel, something we needed badly, as our past tribulations showed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The new stream meant more water in the channel, something we needed badly, as our past tribulations showed.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The recent rise on the Green had subsided a little, but we now had a much higher stage than when we entered Lodore.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The new stream meant more water in the channel, something we needed badly, as our past tribulations showed.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new stream meant more water in the channel, something we needed badly, as our past tribulations showed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The recent rise on the Green had subsided a little, but we now had a much higher stage than when we entered Lodore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The recent rise on the Green had subsided a little, but we now had a much higher stage than when we entered Lodore.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The new stream meant more water in the channel, something we needed badly, as our past tribulations showed.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The new stream meant more water in the channel, something we needed badly, as our past tribulations showed.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading The recent rise on the Green had subsided a little, but we now had a much higher stage than when we entered Lodore.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
move upward
From this reading The recent rise on the Green had subsided a little, but we now had a much higher stage than when we entered Lodore.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The new stream meant more water in the channel, something we needed badly, as our past tribulations showed.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Quite likely the new conditions gave us six feet of water above the low water on which we had been travelling.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The new stream meant more water in the channel, something we needed badly, as our past tribulations showed.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The recent rise on the Green had subsided a little, but we now had a much higher stage than when we entered Lodore.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The new stream meant more water in the channel, something we needed badly, as our past tribulations showed.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading The recent rise on the Green had subsided a little, but we now had a much higher stage than when we entered Lodore.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The recent rise on the Green had subsided a little, but we now had a much higher stage than when we entered Lodore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Quite likely the new conditions gave us six feet of water above the low water on which we had been travelling.
tribulationsnounUS /ˌtrɪbjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “tribulation” — an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading The new stream meant more water in the channel, something we needed badly, as our past tribulations showed.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The new stream meant more water in the channel, something we needed badly, as our past tribulations showed.
accept gladly
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
at the time that
From this reading The recent rise on the Green had subsided a little, but we now had a much higher stage than when we entered Lodore.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Quite likely the new conditions gave us six feet of water above the low water on which we had been travelling.
whitishadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪtɪʃ/
resembling milk in color; not clear
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Would it increase or diminish our dangers?
Yampa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading JIMMY GOES OVER THE MOUNTAIN The Yampa, or Bear River, was a welcome sight to us in spite of its disagreeable whitish yellow, clay colour; quite different from the red water of the Green River.
