used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN IMPORTANT MISSION Temple Camp was situated on a gentle slope close to the east shore of the lake.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Directly across the water from the camp, the most forbidding of those surrounding heights reared its deeply wooded summit three thousand feet above the sea level.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Directly across the water from the camp, the most forbidding of those surrounding heights reared its deeply wooded summit three thousand feet above the sea level.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN IMPORTANT MISSION Temple Camp was situated on a gentle slope close to the east shore of the lake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And it was the inverted forms of these mountains reflected in the water which gave it the somber hue whence the lake derived its name.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading Save for this small area of habitable land the lake was entirely surrounded by mountains.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On sunless days and in the twilight, the water seemed as black as night.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading On sunless days and in the twilight, the water seemed as black as night.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Save for this small area of habitable land the lake was entirely surrounded by mountains.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading AN IMPORTANT MISSION Temple Camp was situated on a gentle slope close to the east shore of the lake.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading AN IMPORTANT MISSION Temple Camp was situated on a gentle slope close to the east shore of the lake.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading On sunless days and in the twilight, the water seemed as black as night.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Directly across the water from the camp, the most forbidding of those surrounding heights reared its deeply wooded summit three thousand feet above the sea level.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading And it was the inverted forms of these mountains reflected in the water which gave it the somber hue whence the lake derived its name.
without deviation
From this reading Directly across the water from the camp, the most forbidding of those surrounding heights reared its deeply wooded summit three thousand feet above the sea level.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading AN IMPORTANT MISSION Temple Camp was situated on a gentle slope close to the east shore of the lake.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Save for this small area of habitable land the lake was entirely surrounded by mountains.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Directly across the water from the camp, the most forbidding of those surrounding heights reared its deeply wooded summit three thousand feet above the sea level.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Save for this small area of habitable land the lake was entirely surrounded by mountains.
forbiddingadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
From this reading Directly across the water from the camp, the most forbidding of those surrounding heights reared its deeply wooded summit three thousand feet above the sea level.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading And it was the inverted forms of these mountains reflected in the water which gave it the somber hue whence the lake derived its name.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Directly across the water from the camp, the most forbidding of those surrounding heights reared its deeply wooded summit three thousand feet above the sea level.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And it was the inverted forms of these mountains reflected in the water which gave it the somber hue whence the lake derived its name.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading AN IMPORTANT MISSION Temple Camp was situated on a gentle slope close to the east shore of the lake.
habitableadjectiveUS /ˈhæbətəbəl/
fit for habitation
From this reading Save for this small area of habitable land the lake was entirely surrounded by mountains.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading Directly across the water from the camp, the most forbidding of those surrounding heights reared its deeply wooded summit three thousand feet above the sea level.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading And it was the inverted forms of these mountains reflected in the water which gave it the somber hue whence the lake derived its name.
of great significance or value
From this reading AN IMPORTANT MISSION Temple Camp was situated on a gentle slope close to the east shore of the lake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And it was the inverted forms of these mountains reflected in the water which gave it the somber hue whence the lake derived its name.
invertedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɜːrtɪd/
being in such a position that top and bottom are reversed
From this reading And it was the inverted forms of these mountains reflected in the water which gave it the somber hue whence the lake derived its name.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it was the inverted forms of these mountains reflected in the water which gave it the somber hue whence the lake derived its name.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And it was the inverted forms of these mountains reflected in the water which gave it the somber hue whence the lake derived its name.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading AN IMPORTANT MISSION Temple Camp was situated on a gentle slope close to the east shore of the lake.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Save for this small area of habitable land the lake was entirely surrounded by mountains.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Directly across the water from the camp, the most forbidding of those surrounding heights reared its deeply wooded summit three thousand feet above the sea level.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading AN IMPORTANT MISSION Temple Camp was situated on a gentle slope close to the east shore of the lake.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Directly across the water from the camp, the most forbidding of those surrounding heights reared its deeply wooded summit three thousand feet above the sea level.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Save for this small area of habitable land the lake was entirely surrounded by mountains.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading And it was the inverted forms of these mountains reflected in the water which gave it the somber hue whence the lake derived its name.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On sunless days and in the twilight, the water seemed as black as night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN IMPORTANT MISSION Temple Camp was situated on a gentle slope close to the east shore of the lake.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN IMPORTANT MISSION Temple Camp was situated on a gentle slope close to the east shore of the lake.
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading Directly across the water from the camp, the most forbidding of those surrounding heights reared its deeply wooded summit three thousand feet above the sea level.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading And it was the inverted forms of these mountains reflected in the water which gave it the somber hue whence the lake derived its name.
except for; apart from
From this reading Save for this small area of habitable land the lake was entirely surrounded by mountains.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Directly across the water from the camp, the most forbidding of those surrounding heights reared its deeply wooded summit three thousand feet above the sea level.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On sunless days and in the twilight, the water seemed as black as night.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading AN IMPORTANT MISSION Temple Camp was situated on a gentle slope close to the east shore of the lake.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading AN IMPORTANT MISSION Temple Camp was situated on a gentle slope close to the east shore of the lake.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading AN IMPORTANT MISSION Temple Camp was situated on a gentle slope close to the east shore of the lake.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Save for this small area of habitable land the lake was entirely surrounded by mountains.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading And it was the inverted forms of these mountains reflected in the water which gave it the somber hue whence the lake derived its name.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Directly across the water from the camp, the most forbidding of those surrounding heights reared its deeply wooded summit three thousand feet above the sea level.
sunlessadjective
filled or abounding with clouds
From this reading On sunless days and in the twilight, the water seemed as black as night.
confined on all sides
From this reading Save for this small area of habitable land the lake was entirely surrounded by mountains.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Directly across the water from the camp, the most forbidding of those surrounding heights reared its deeply wooded summit three thousand feet above the sea level.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading AN IMPORTANT MISSION Temple Camp was situated on a gentle slope close to the east shore of the lake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN IMPORTANT MISSION Temple Camp was situated on a gentle slope close to the east shore of the lake.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And it was the inverted forms of these mountains reflected in the water which gave it the somber hue whence the lake derived its name.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Save for this small area of habitable land the lake was entirely surrounded by mountains.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Directly across the water from the camp, the most forbidding of those surrounding heights reared its deeply wooded summit three thousand feet above the sea level.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Directly across the water from the camp, the most forbidding of those surrounding heights reared its deeply wooded summit three thousand feet above the sea level.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Directly across the water from the camp, the most forbidding of those surrounding heights reared its deeply wooded summit three thousand feet above the sea level.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN IMPORTANT MISSION Temple Camp was situated on a gentle slope close to the east shore of the lake.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading On sunless days and in the twilight, the water seemed as black as night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN IMPORTANT MISSION Temple Camp was situated on a gentle slope close to the east shore of the lake.
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 And it was the inverted forms of these mountains reflected in the water which gave it the somber hue whence the lake derived its name.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading And it was the inverted forms of these mountains reflected in the water which gave it the somber hue whence the lake derived its name.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And it was the inverted forms of these mountains reflected in the water which gave it the somber hue whence the lake derived its name.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading Directly across the water from the camp, the most forbidding of those surrounding heights reared its deeply wooded summit three thousand feet above the sea level.
