used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FOUR CORNERS Forty-second street and Broadway is probably the most crowded spot in the United States.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Here, in a radius of seventy-five miles are a collection of wonders strange enough to belong to another planet.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here, in a radius of seventy-five miles are a collection of wonders strange enough to belong to another planet.
aridadjectiveUS /ˈærəd/
lacking sufficient water or rainfall
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
From this reading The least crowded is this region of the Four Corners, where Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona come together.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Here, in a radius of seventy-five miles are a collection of wonders strange enough to belong to another planet.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading THE FOUR CORNERS Forty-second street and Broadway is probably the most crowded spot in the United States.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Here, in a radius of seventy-five miles are a collection of wonders strange enough to belong to another planet.
ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading The least crowded is this region of the Four Corners, where Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona come together.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The least crowded is this region of the Four Corners, where Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona come together.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
CORNERSnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading THE FOUR CORNERS Forty-second street and Broadway is probably the most crowded spot in the United States.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading THE FOUR CORNERS Forty-second street and Broadway is probably the most crowded spot in the United States.
differsverbUS /ˈdɪfərz/
third-person singular of “differ” — be different
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Here, in a radius of seventy-five miles are a collection of wonders strange enough to belong to another planet.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
Forty-secondadjective
the ordinal number of forty-two in counting order
From this reading THE FOUR CORNERS Forty-second street and Broadway is probably the most crowded spot in the United States.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE FOUR CORNERS Forty-second street and Broadway is probably the most crowded spot in the United States.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, in a radius of seventy-five miles are a collection of wonders strange enough to belong to another planet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FOUR CORNERS Forty-second street and Broadway is probably the most crowded spot in the United States.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FOUR CORNERS Forty-second street and Broadway is probably the most crowded spot in the United States.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The Navajo and Piute possess this land.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The least crowded is this region of the Four Corners, where Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona come together.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
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 Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
Meissonier
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From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading The least crowded is this region of the Four Corners, where Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona come together.
MichelangelonounUS /ˌmaɪkəˈlændʒəloʊ/
Florentine sculptor and painter and architect; one of the outstanding figures of the Renaissance (1475-1564)
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Here, in a radius of seventy-five miles are a collection of wonders strange enough to belong to another planet.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE FOUR CORNERS Forty-second street and Broadway is probably the most crowded spot in the United States.
NavajonounUS /ˈnɑːvəhoʊ/
a member of an Athapaskan people that migrated to Arizona and New Mexico and Utah
From this reading The Navajo and Piute possess this land.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The least crowded is this region of the Four Corners, where Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona come together.
not any; not one
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The least crowded is this region of the Four Corners, where Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona come together.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
Piutenoun
a member of either of two Shoshonean peoples (northern Paiute and southern Paiute) related to the Aztecs and living in the southwestern United States
From this reading The Navajo and Piute possess this land.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading Here, in a radius of seventy-five miles are a collection of wonders strange enough to belong to another planet.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading The Navajo and Piute possess this land.
primevaladjectiveUS /praɪˈmiːvəl/
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading THE FOUR CORNERS Forty-second street and Broadway is probably the most crowded spot in the United States.
radiusnounUS /ˈreɪdiəs/
the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere
From this reading Here, in a radius of seventy-five miles are a collection of wonders strange enough to belong to another planet.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading The least crowded is this region of the Four Corners, where Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona come together.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
seventy-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈsevəntifaɪv/
being five more than seventy
From this reading Here, in a radius of seventy-five miles are a collection of wonders strange enough to belong to another planet.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE FOUR CORNERS Forty-second street and Broadway is probably the most crowded spot in the United States.
standardsnounUS /ˈstændərdz/
plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE FOUR CORNERS Forty-second street and Broadway is probably the most crowded spot in the United States.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Here, in a radius of seventy-five miles are a collection of wonders strange enough to belong to another planet.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE FOUR CORNERS Forty-second street and Broadway is probably the most crowded spot in the United States.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOUR CORNERS Forty-second street and Broadway is probably the most crowded spot in the United States.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The least crowded is this region of the Four Corners, where Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona come together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The least crowded is this region of the Four Corners, where Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona come together.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading THE FOUR CORNERS Forty-second street and Broadway is probably the most crowded spot in the United States.
UtahnounUS /ˈjuːtɔː/
a state in the western United States; settled in 1847 by Mormons led by Brigham Young
From this reading The least crowded is this region of the Four Corners, where Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona come together.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
at the time that
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
in or at the place that
From this reading The least crowded is this region of the Four Corners, where Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona come together.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Almost as primeval as when Adam and Eve were bride and groom, it fits no accepted standards; too vast and too lonely for the taste of many, too arid and glaring with sunshine to be called beautiful in a conventional sense, it differs from the ordinary “landscape” as Michelangelo from Meissonier.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Here, in a radius of seventy-five miles are a collection of wonders strange enough to belong to another planet.
