used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The narrow, seldom-used path turned sharply to the left in a direction away from their destination.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading On one side extended numerous deep ravines, which gave an air of solemnity to the scene.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On one side extended numerous deep ravines, which gave an air of solemnity to the scene.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The spot seemed wild and desolate, there being no evidence of cultivation or of human habitation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The narrow, seldom-used path turned sharply to the left in a direction away from their destination.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The spot seemed wild and desolate, there being no evidence of cultivation or of human habitation.
bramblesnounUS /ˈbræmbəlz/
plural of “bramble” — any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines
From this reading A halt was called upon a natural platform overgrown with brambles.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A halt was called upon a natural platform overgrown with brambles.
cultivationnounUS /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/
socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
From this reading The spot seemed wild and desolate, there being no evidence of cultivation or of human habitation.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading On one side extended numerous deep ravines, which gave an air of solemnity to the scene.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading The spot seemed wild and desolate, there being no evidence of cultivation or of human habitation.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading The narrow, seldom-used path turned sharply to the left in a direction away from their destination.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The narrow, seldom-used path turned sharply to the left in a direction away from their destination.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The spot seemed wild and desolate, there being no evidence of cultivation or of human habitation.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading On one side extended numerous deep ravines, which gave an air of solemnity to the scene.
FLASHINGnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading THE FLASHING OF THE SWORDS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The narrow, seldom-used path turned sharply to the left in a direction away from their destination.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading On one side extended numerous deep ravines, which gave an air of solemnity to the scene.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading The spot seemed wild and desolate, there being no evidence of cultivation or of human habitation.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading A halt was called upon a natural platform overgrown with brambles.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The spot seemed wild and desolate, there being no evidence of cultivation or of human habitation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The narrow, seldom-used path turned sharply to the left in a direction away from their destination.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The narrow, seldom-used path turned sharply to the left in a direction away from their destination.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The narrow, seldom-used path turned sharply to the left in a direction away from their destination.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading A halt was called upon a natural platform overgrown with brambles.
not any; not one
From this reading The spot seemed wild and desolate, there being no evidence of cultivation or of human habitation.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading On one side extended numerous deep ravines, which gave an air of solemnity to the scene.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FLASHING OF THE SWORDS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On one side extended numerous deep ravines, which gave an air of solemnity to the scene.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On one side extended numerous deep ravines, which gave an air of solemnity to the scene.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The spot seemed wild and desolate, there being no evidence of cultivation or of human habitation.
overgrownadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈɡroʊn/
covered with growing plants
From this reading A halt was called upon a natural platform overgrown with brambles.
a course of conduct
From this reading The narrow, seldom-used path turned sharply to the left in a direction away from their destination.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading A halt was called upon a natural platform overgrown with brambles.
ravinesnounUS /rəˈviːnz/
plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading On one side extended numerous deep ravines, which gave an air of solemnity to the scene.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading On one side extended numerous deep ravines, which gave an air of solemnity to the scene.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The spot seemed wild and desolate, there being no evidence of cultivation or of human habitation.
seldom-used
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From this reading The narrow, seldom-used path turned sharply to the left in a direction away from their destination.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading The narrow, seldom-used path turned sharply to the left in a direction away from their destination.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On one side extended numerous deep ravines, which gave an air of solemnity to the scene.
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading On one side extended numerous deep ravines, which gave an air of solemnity to the scene.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The spot seemed wild and desolate, there being no evidence of cultivation or of human habitation.
SWORDSnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading THE FLASHING OF THE SWORDS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLASHING OF THE SWORDS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The narrow, seldom-used path turned sharply to the left in a direction away from their destination.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The spot seemed wild and desolate, there being no evidence of cultivation or of human habitation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On one side extended numerous deep ravines, which gave an air of solemnity to the scene.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The narrow, seldom-used path turned sharply to the left in a direction away from their destination.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A halt was called upon a natural platform overgrown with brambles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A halt was called upon a natural platform overgrown with brambles.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On one side extended numerous deep ravines, which gave an air of solemnity to the scene.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The spot seemed wild and desolate, there being no evidence of cultivation or of human habitation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A halt was called upon a natural platform overgrown with brambles.
