used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CRAWLING STONE Where the mountain chains of North America have been flung up into a continental divide, the country in many of its aspects is still terrible.
anew
From this reading The swiftest transcontinental trains approaching its boundaries at night find night falling again before they have fairly penetrated it.
(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 Geologically severe, this region in geological store is the richest of the continent; physically forbidding beyond all other stretches of North America, the Barren Land alone excepted, in this region lie its gentlest valleys.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading In extent alone this mountain empire is grandiose.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading THE CRAWLING STONE Where the mountain chains of North America have been flung up into a continental divide, the country in many of its aspects is still terrible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here the desert is most grotesque, and here are pastoral retreats the most secluded.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The swiftest transcontinental trains approaching its boundaries at night find night falling again before they have fairly penetrated it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here the desert is most grotesque, and here are pastoral retreats the most secluded.
aspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading THE CRAWLING STONE Where the mountain chains of North America have been flung up into a continental divide, the country in many of its aspects is still terrible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The swiftest transcontinental trains approaching its boundaries at night find night falling again before they have fairly penetrated it.
BarrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Geologically severe, this region in geological store is the richest of the continent; physically forbidding beyond all other stretches of North America, the Barren Land alone excepted, in this region lie its gentlest valleys.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE CRAWLING STONE Where the mountain chains of North America have been flung up into a continental divide, the country in many of its aspects is still terrible.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The swiftest transcontinental trains approaching its boundaries at night find night falling again before they have fairly penetrated it.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Geologically severe, this region in geological store is the richest of the continent; physically forbidding beyond all other stretches of North America, the Barren Land alone excepted, in this region lie its gentlest valleys.
boundariesnounUS /ˈbaʊndəriz/
plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading The swiftest transcontinental trains approaching its boundaries at night find night falling again before they have fairly penetrated it.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading THE CRAWLING STONE Where the mountain chains of North America have been flung up into a continental divide, the country in many of its aspects is still terrible.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading Geologically severe, this region in geological store is the richest of the continent; physically forbidding beyond all other stretches of North America, the Barren Land alone excepted, in this region lie its gentlest valleys.
continentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading THE CRAWLING STONE Where the mountain chains of North America have been flung up into a continental divide, the country in many of its aspects is still terrible.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE CRAWLING STONE Where the mountain chains of North America have been flung up into a continental divide, the country in many of its aspects is still terrible.
CRAWLINGnounUS /ˈkrɔːlɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading THE CRAWLING STONE Where the mountain chains of North America have been flung up into a continental divide, the country in many of its aspects is still terrible.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Here the desert is most grotesque, and here are pastoral retreats the most secluded.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading THE CRAWLING STONE Where the mountain chains of North America have been flung up into a continental divide, the country in many of its aspects is still terrible.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading In extent alone this mountain empire is grandiose.
exceptedverbUS /ɪkˈseptɪd/
past form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading Geologically severe, this region in geological store is the richest of the continent; physically forbidding beyond all other stretches of North America, the Barren Land alone excepted, in this region lie its gentlest valleys.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading In extent alone this mountain empire is grandiose.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The swiftest transcontinental trains approaching its boundaries at night find night falling again before they have fairly penetrated it.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The swiftest transcontinental trains approaching its boundaries at night find night falling again before they have fairly penetrated it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The swiftest transcontinental trains approaching its boundaries at night find night falling again before they have fairly penetrated it.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading THE CRAWLING STONE Where the mountain chains of North America have been flung up into a continental divide, the country in many of its aspects is still terrible.
forbiddingadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
From this reading Geologically severe, this region in geological store is the richest of the continent; physically forbidding beyond all other stretches of North America, the Barren Land alone excepted, in this region lie its gentlest valleys.
gentlestadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentələst/
superlative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Geologically severe, this region in geological store is the richest of the continent; physically forbidding beyond all other stretches of North America, the Barren Land alone excepted, in this region lie its gentlest valleys.
geologicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or based on geology
From this reading Geologically severe, this region in geological store is the richest of the continent; physically forbidding beyond all other stretches of North America, the Barren Land alone excepted, in this region lie its gentlest valleys.
Geologicallyadverb
with respect to geology
From this reading Geologically severe, this region in geological store is the richest of the continent; physically forbidding beyond all other stretches of North America, the Barren Land alone excepted, in this region lie its gentlest valleys.
grandioseadjectiveUS /ˌɡrændiˈoʊs/
impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval
From this reading In extent alone this mountain empire is grandiose.
grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
From this reading Here the desert is most grotesque, and here are pastoral retreats the most secluded.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE CRAWLING STONE Where the mountain chains of North America have been flung up into a continental divide, the country in many of its aspects is still terrible.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the desert is most grotesque, and here are pastoral retreats the most secluded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CRAWLING STONE Where the mountain chains of North America have been flung up into a continental divide, the country in many of its aspects is still terrible.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE CRAWLING STONE Where the mountain chains of North America have been flung up into a continental divide, the country in many of its aspects is still terrible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CRAWLING STONE Where the mountain chains of North America have been flung up into a continental divide, the country in many of its aspects is still terrible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The swiftest transcontinental trains approaching its boundaries at night find night falling again before they have fairly penetrated it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CRAWLING STONE Where the mountain chains of North America have been flung up into a continental divide, the country in many of its aspects is still terrible.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Geologically severe, this region in geological store is the richest of the continent; physically forbidding beyond all other stretches of North America, the Barren Land alone excepted, in this region lie its gentlest valleys.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Geologically severe, this region in geological store is the richest of the continent; physically forbidding beyond all other stretches of North America, the Barren Land alone excepted, in this region lie its gentlest valleys.
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 THE CRAWLING STONE Where the mountain chains of North America have been flung up into a continental divide, the country in many of its aspects is still terrible.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Here the desert is most grotesque, and here are pastoral retreats the most secluded.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE CRAWLING STONE Where the mountain chains of North America have been flung up into a continental divide, the country in many of its aspects is still terrible.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The swiftest transcontinental trains approaching its boundaries at night find night falling again before they have fairly penetrated it.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE CRAWLING STONE Where the mountain chains of North America have been flung up into a continental divide, the country in many of its aspects is still terrible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CRAWLING STONE Where the mountain chains of North America have been flung up into a continental divide, the country in many of its aspects is still terrible.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Geologically severe, this region in geological store is the richest of the continent; physically forbidding beyond all other stretches of North America, the Barren Land alone excepted, in this region lie its gentlest valleys.
pastoraladjectiveUS /ˈpæstərəl/
of or relating to a pastor
From this reading Here the desert is most grotesque, and here are pastoral retreats the most secluded.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading The swiftest transcontinental trains approaching its boundaries at night find night falling again before they have fairly penetrated it.
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading Geologically severe, this region in geological store is the richest of the continent; physically forbidding beyond all other stretches of North America, the Barren Land alone excepted, in this region lie its gentlest valleys.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Geologically severe, this region in geological store is the richest of the continent; physically forbidding beyond all other stretches of North America, the Barren Land alone excepted, in this region lie its gentlest valleys.
retreatsnounUS /riˈtriːts/
plural of “retreat” — (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Here the desert is most grotesque, and here are pastoral retreats the most secluded.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading Geologically severe, this region in geological store is the richest of the continent; physically forbidding beyond all other stretches of North America, the Barren Land alone excepted, in this region lie its gentlest valleys.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading Here the desert is most grotesque, and here are pastoral retreats the most secluded.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Geologically severe, this region in geological store is the richest of the continent; physically forbidding beyond all other stretches of North America, the Barren Land alone excepted, in this region lie its gentlest valleys.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE CRAWLING STONE Where the mountain chains of North America have been flung up into a continental divide, the country in many of its aspects is still terrible.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading THE CRAWLING STONE Where the mountain chains of North America have been flung up into a continental divide, the country in many of its aspects is still terrible.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Geologically severe, this region in geological store is the richest of the continent; physically forbidding beyond all other stretches of North America, the Barren Land alone excepted, in this region lie its gentlest valleys.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading Geologically severe, this region in geological store is the richest of the continent; physically forbidding beyond all other stretches of North America, the Barren Land alone excepted, in this region lie its gentlest valleys.
swiftestadjectiveUS /ˈswɪftəst/
superlative of “swift” — moving very fast
From this reading The swiftest transcontinental trains approaching its boundaries at night find night falling again before they have fairly penetrated it.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading THE CRAWLING STONE Where the mountain chains of North America have been flung up into a continental divide, the country in many of its aspects is still terrible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CRAWLING STONE Where the mountain chains of North America have been flung up into a continental divide, the country in many of its aspects is still terrible.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The swiftest transcontinental trains approaching its boundaries at night find night falling again before they have fairly penetrated it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In extent alone this mountain empire is grandiose.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading The swiftest transcontinental trains approaching its boundaries at night find night falling again before they have fairly penetrated it.
transcontinentaladjectiveUS /ˌtrænzkɑːntɪˈnentəl/
spanning or crossing or on the farther side of a continent
From this reading The swiftest transcontinental trains approaching its boundaries at night find night falling again before they have fairly penetrated it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE CRAWLING STONE Where the mountain chains of North America have been flung up into a continental divide, the country in many of its aspects is still terrible.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Geologically severe, this region in geological store is the richest of the continent; physically forbidding beyond all other stretches of North America, the Barren Land alone excepted, in this region lie its gentlest valleys.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE CRAWLING STONE Where the mountain chains of North America have been flung up into a continental divide, the country in many of its aspects is still terrible.
