used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We tied up our boats, and prepared to climb out on top, as we had a desire to see the view from above.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading We tied up our boats, and prepared to climb out on top, as we had a desire to see the view from above.
affordingverbUS /əˈfɔːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading A mile back on the Green we had noticed a sort of canyon or slope breaking down on the west side, affording a chance to reach the top.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour or two at the oars the next morning sufficed to bring us to the junction of the Green and the Grand rivers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An hour or two at the oars the next morning sufficed to bring us to the junction of the Green and the Grand rivers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We tied up our boats, and prepared to climb out on top, as we had a desire to see the view from above.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An hour or two at the oars the next morning sufficed to bring us to the junction of the Green and the Grand rivers.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A mile back on the Green we had noticed a sort of canyon or slope breaking down on the west side, affording a chance to reach the top.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading We tied up our boats, and prepared to climb out on top, as we had a desire to see the view from above.
the act of breaking something
From this reading A mile back on the Green we had noticed a sort of canyon or slope breaking down on the west side, affording a chance to reach the top.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading An hour or two at the oars the next morning sufficed to bring us to the junction of the Green and the Grand rivers.
camerasnounUS /ˈkæmərəz/
plural of “camera” — equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading Loading ourselves with a light lunch, a full canteen, and our smaller cameras, we returned to this point and proceeded to climb out.
canteennounUS /kænˈtiːn/
a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers
From this reading Loading ourselves with a light lunch, a full canteen, and our smaller cameras, we returned to this point and proceeded to climb out.
canyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading A mile back on the Green we had noticed a sort of canyon or slope breaking down on the west side, affording a chance to reach the top.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A mile back on the Green we had noticed a sort of canyon or slope breaking down on the west side, affording a chance to reach the top.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading We tied up our boats, and prepared to climb out on top, as we had a desire to see the view from above.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading COULD WE SUCCEED?
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading We tied up our boats, and prepared to climb out on top, as we had a desire to see the view from above.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A mile back on the Green we had noticed a sort of canyon or slope breaking down on the west side, affording a chance to reach the top.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We tied up our boats, and prepared to climb out on top, as we had a desire to see the view from above.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Loading ourselves with a light lunch, a full canteen, and our smaller cameras, we returned to this point and proceeded to climb out.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading An hour or two at the oars the next morning sufficed to bring us to the junction of the Green and the Grand rivers.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading An hour or two at the oars the next morning sufficed to bring us to the junction of the Green and the Grand rivers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We tied up our boats, and prepared to climb out on top, as we had a desire to see the view from above.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour or two at the oars the next morning sufficed to bring us to the junction of the Green and the Grand rivers.
junctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading An hour or two at the oars the next morning sufficed to bring us to the junction of the Green and the Grand rivers.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Loading ourselves with a light lunch, a full canteen, and our smaller cameras, we returned to this point and proceeded to climb out.
LoadingnounUS /ˈloʊdɪŋ/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Loading ourselves with a light lunch, a full canteen, and our smaller cameras, we returned to this point and proceeded to climb out.
take the midday meal
From this reading Loading ourselves with a light lunch, a full canteen, and our smaller cameras, we returned to this point and proceeded to climb out.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A mile back on the Green we had noticed a sort of canyon or slope breaking down on the west side, affording a chance to reach the top.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading An hour or two at the oars the next morning sufficed to bring us to the junction of the Green and the Grand rivers.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading An hour or two at the oars the next morning sufficed to bring us to the junction of the Green and the Grand rivers.
being perceived or observed
From this reading A mile back on the Green we had noticed a sort of canyon or slope breaking down on the west side, affording a chance to reach the top.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading An hour or two at the oars the next morning sufficed to bring us to the junction of the Green and the Grand rivers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An hour or two at the oars the next morning sufficed to bring us to the junction of the Green and the Grand rivers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We tied up our boats, and prepared to climb out on top, as we had a desire to see the view from above.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading An hour or two at the oars the next morning sufficed to bring us to the junction of the Green and the Grand rivers.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We tied up our boats, and prepared to climb out on top, as we had a desire to see the view from above.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Loading ourselves with a light lunch, a full canteen, and our smaller cameras, we returned to this point and proceeded to climb out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We tied up our boats, and prepared to climb out on top, as we had a desire to see the view from above.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Loading ourselves with a light lunch, a full canteen, and our smaller cameras, we returned to this point and proceeded to climb out.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading We tied up our boats, and prepared to climb out on top, as we had a desire to see the view from above.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Loading ourselves with a light lunch, a full canteen, and our smaller cameras, we returned to this point and proceeded to climb out.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A mile back on the Green we had noticed a sort of canyon or slope breaking down on the west side, affording a chance to reach the top.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Loading ourselves with a light lunch, a full canteen, and our smaller cameras, we returned to this point and proceeded to climb out.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading An hour or two at the oars the next morning sufficed to bring us to the junction of the Green and the Grand rivers.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We tied up our boats, and prepared to climb out on top, as we had a desire to see the view from above.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A mile back on the Green we had noticed a sort of canyon or slope breaking down on the west side, affording a chance to reach the top.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading A mile back on the Green we had noticed a sort of canyon or slope breaking down on the west side, affording a chance to reach the top.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Loading ourselves with a light lunch, a full canteen, and our smaller cameras, we returned to this point and proceeded to climb out.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading A mile back on the Green we had noticed a sort of canyon or slope breaking down on the west side, affording a chance to reach the top.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading COULD WE SUCCEED?
sufficedverbUS /səˈfaɪst/
past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading An hour or two at the oars the next morning sufficed to bring us to the junction of the Green and the Grand rivers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An hour or two at the oars the next morning sufficed to bring us to the junction of the Green and the Grand rivers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Loading ourselves with a light lunch, a full canteen, and our smaller cameras, we returned to this point and proceeded to climb out.
bound or secured closely
From this reading We tied up our boats, and prepared to climb out on top, as we had a desire to see the view from above.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An hour or two at the oars the next morning sufficed to bring us to the junction of the Green and the Grand rivers.
the upper part of anything
From this reading We tied up our boats, and prepared to climb out on top, as we had a desire to see the view from above.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading An hour or two at the oars the next morning sufficed to bring us to the junction of the Green and the Grand rivers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We tied up our boats, and prepared to climb out on top, as we had a desire to see the view from above.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An hour or two at the oars the next morning sufficed to bring us to the junction of the Green and the Grand rivers.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading We tied up our boats, and prepared to climb out on top, as we had a desire to see the view from above.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading COULD WE SUCCEED?
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading A mile back on the Green we had noticed a sort of canyon or slope breaking down on the west side, affording a chance to reach the top.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Loading ourselves with a light lunch, a full canteen, and our smaller cameras, we returned to this point and proceeded to climb out.
